Researcher

Salary within Implement A
Manchester: £33,950 – £36,500
Guildford: £35,350 - £38,000

Are you an experienced Researcher with expertise in education, assessment, psychology or a related field?

Do you have experience of applying quantitative or qualitative research methods to complex problems and hold a minimum of a Master’s degree with a significant research element?

Are you keen to further develop your skills and make an immediate impact on the guidance and products that AQA provides to our stakeholders?

In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced changing assessment environment, working with a highly experienced team who have a range of subject knowledge and experience. You must also be able to work in either the Manchester office (M15 6EX) or our Guildford office (GU2 7XJ) (whichever is closest to you) for a minimum of 2 days each week

What’s in it for me?

• a basic of 25 days annual leave (rising with service) with Bank Holidays and additional closure days at Christmas on top
• a working week of 35 hours with up to three days working from home per week
• a good pension with up to 18.5% combined contributions
• recently refurbished office spaces offering a variety of individual and collaborative workspaces, (Manchester has a gym, a games room, a yoga studio and a discounted café, Guildford has free parking, discounts in onsite eateries and free tea/coffee)
• private medical insurance and a healthcare cash reward plan

What do I need to be successful?

• You must hold at least a Master’s Degree with experience of quantitative and/or qualitative research, and a basic knowledge of statistics and statistical techniques
• You must have demonstrable theoretical or practical experience with sampling and study design
• You must be able to evidence a clear, unambiguous writing style and have experience of reporting research results through a variety of academic, scientific and policy-oriented channels
• You must be able to build rapport to help develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to engage with education stakeholders to maximise the uptake and influence of the research

The following would also be desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of exam-related processes, such as marking, standardisation, question paper production, and awarding
• Basic knowledge of specialised software such as R or Python (or a willingness to learn)
• Be able to contribute to developing original ways to collect, analyse and interpret educational data
• Be able to support the design, development and evaluation of new products and services

How do I apply?

Upload your most recent CV and covering letter

Please also upload evidence of your writing with the application. Without this we will not be able to consider you for shortlisting. The piece of writing is not limited to peer-reviewed journal articles and may include (published) research reports, webpages / blog posts or conference papers (but not just slides).

Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 2 March

Interviews will be in person in the week beginning 17 March 2025

AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and supported to thrive

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