Temporary Office Assistant

AQA Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic qualifications provider is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant to join their team in Manchester. You will play a vital role in administrative support, ensuring accurate processing of exam grades and managing customer queries. This full-time position involves 35 hours per week with shifts scheduled between 8 AM and 6 PM, including some weekends. A focus on attention to detail and strong work ethic is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Training and resources provided

Engaging team environment

Central office location

Qualifications

• Ability to process grades and manage paper distribution.
• Customer support skills for query resolution.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the Internal Logistics department.
• Ensure students get the correct grades for their exams.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and other staff members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Job description

Temporary Office Assistant page is loaded## Temporary Office Assistantposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7559**At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.** You could be part of the dedicated and widespread Internal Logistics department at AQA, taking on a vital part in ensuring students get the correct grade for every exam. We offer administrative, operative and customer support roles; such as processing grades, paper distribution and query resolution. You'll be working right in the heart of the process; based in our centrally located Manchester offices, surrounded by the perks of being on site and a lively, engaging team. With having your Team Leaders around you, you'll receive the resources and training you need from us, while you bring your attention to detail and strong work ethic, so that together we can provide students with the results they earned. **Contract details:** **Location**: Central offices on the University of Manchester campus, M15 6EX **Pay**: £13.75 per hour **Start Date**: Multiple across May and early June. (dependant on the role assigned) **End Date**: July or August (depending on role assigned) **Hours**: Full time, 35 hours a week **Working Pattern**: 7 hour shifts between 8am and 6pm, over 5 days a week from Monday to Sunday (weekend shifts are distributed across the team during peak worktimes)Click “Apply” and select “Create Account” to set yourself up a Workday Applicant Account.Your submitted application will be reviewed and, if successfully shortlisted, you’ll be asked to attend one of several Assessment Centres that are running on multiple dates across March. Here you will get to show off your skills, meet with the wider team and get a real feel for what working at AQA is like.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.**Recruitment Agencies**We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you’ll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.**Reasonable Adjustments**If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact **Faye Harrison (she/her)** at **[e-mail]** or on **07813 724161**. We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate. Please note that Faye will not be able to assist you with enquiries regarding Temporary vacancies or non-recruitment enquiries. If you have query regarding Temporary vacancies, please contact: [e-mail]**Smart Working**We’re operating a smart working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England.****Equality,** **diversity** **and inclusion****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.**Conflict of Interest**Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations.**Safeguarding**AQA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. We’re dedicated to reducing the risk of employing or contracting any person intent on abusing their position of trust, along with identifying and responding to any incident of alleged abuse from its employees or associates fairly and swiftly.For more information on safeguarding at AQA please visit the AQA website .**Contact**Temporary roles: [e-mail] Permanent and Fixed Term roles: [e-mail]