Administrator

AQA; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Guildford is seeking support staff for training events with a contract from 9 February to 12 June 2026. The role involves organizing dates, inviting participants, and answering queries. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. The position allows some remote work after training. Pay is £13.70 per hour for a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the team by arranging dates with presenters.
• Invite delegates to online training events for examiners.
• Work closely with colleagues and presenters to schedule events.
• Gather requirements and answer incoming queries by phone and email.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Exceptional planning and organisational skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure

Good customer service skills

Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel

Ability to quickly learn new systems

Job description

Want to take your first step into events? Looking to fill a gap on your CV? Need a job with a purpose?

You could be moments away from making an application to AQA, a company that makes a considerable impact within the world of education. Not only will this role provide you with a fulfilling purpose, it'll also add considerable value to your CV.

In this role you'll be required to support the team, arranging dates with presenters and inviting delegates to our online training events for examiners. You will work closely with colleagues and our presenters to schedule events, gather their requirements and answer incoming queries by phone and by email. This role will play a key part in supporting examiners to deliver high-quality marking for students in summer 2026.

All we ask is that you can talk us through your:

• excellent attention to detail
• exceptional planning and organisational skills
• ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• good customer service skills
• excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• ability to quickly learn new systems

From day one we'll make sure you're fully equipped and trained. You'll also have access to our learning management system along with our internal vacancies. (50% of our permanent roles are filled internally!)

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, so please get your application in as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close our advert early!

Hourly rate: 13.70 p/h

Contract dates: 9 February 2026 - 12 June 2026 (3 roles)

9 February 2026 - 19 June 2026 (1 role)

Hours: 35 hours a week; 7 hour shifts between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday. Saturday morning shifts will be shared among the team.

Location: University of Surrey campus; after a training period our smart working approach means you may be able to work some of your days each week from home.

How to apply

Click "Apply" and select "Create Account" to set yourself up a Workday Applicant Account.

Closing date: 6 January 2026

'AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.'