Job title: Associate Resourcing Administrator
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Guildford
Salary: £24,200 to £25,500
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - 2 days a week in office
Want your day-to-day work to play a key role in making sure over a million young people receive fair, timely exam results each year?
As our Associate Resourcing Administrator you'll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high‑stakes qualifications that impact more than one million young people each year in the UK and overseas. Working at scale, in a fast‑moving environment, you will help ensure that the right expertise is in place at the right time so that results are delivered with confidence, fairness and quality.
This is an opportunity to use your organisational skills, curiosity and resilience in a role where your work has real‑world impact.
In this role, you will be part of the Associate Resourcing team, responsible for building and sustaining a large community of examiners and moderators who mark and award AQA qualifications. Your work will help ensure that assessments are delivered smoothly and that high standards are consistently met.
You will work closely with colleagues across our scheduling, training, standardisation and marking teams, helping to forecast demand, manage risk and support a positive experience for every associate working with AQA. By doing so, you will directly support AQA's mission to enable students of all abilities to fulfil their potential.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you'll be responsible for:
Ensuring a sufficient number of suitably skilled associates are invited, contracted and allocated so that all assessment activity is delivered to schedule
Managing resourcing activity across multiple components, using data and management information to monitor demand, identify risks and put effective contingency plans in place
Providing a high‑quality service to associates and internal stakeholders through clear communication, accurate administration and timely issue resolution
What We Are Looking For
You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working collaboratively, managing detail and seeing complex activity through from start to finish. You will bring:
Experience in a customer‑facing role, with the ability to build positive, professional relationships
Confidence working with systems, spreadsheets and data, and using information to make informed decisions
The ability to balance multiple priorities and manage competing deadlines effectively
Resilience and tenacity, with the motivation to keep going when plans change or challenges arise
Curiosity and a desire to improve how things work, with an interest in making processes simpler and more effective
What's in It for You
This is a role where you can see the impact of your work and continue to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will benefit from:
The opportunity to contribute to work that supports learners and educators on a national and international scale
Exposure to large‑scale operational activity and collaboration across multiple teams
Opportunities to develop your skills in data analysis, stakeholder management and continuous improvement
A culture that values teamwork, learning and shared success
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 23.59 on Sunday 08 February.
Interviews will take place in our Guildford office on 18 and 20 February.
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