Job Description Lead Researcher
Fixed Term Contract until August 2026
Manchester: £46,000 - £51,000
Guildford: £48,000 - £53,000
Smart Hybrid Working
Is educational research and innovation your specialism?
Do you have the expertise to lead impactful research projects?
Join AQA as a Lead Researcher and help shape the future of educational assessment.
You will be at the forefront of developing and delivering research and evaluation projects and services. Your extensive assessment expertise will be crucial in providing proactive advice and guidance, shaping the future. You will work collaboratively with various teams to develop and deliver research projects that encompass operational, assessment design, and policy research.
Why Join AQA?
You will work within the Assessment Research and Innovation business area, leading thinking in the sector and will have access to a variety of training, development, and mentoring opportunities.
This role is vacant due to promotion of the post holder which shows we are committed to your career. Over 50% of our recruitment is offered internally only, which means that this could be your next job, and the one after that.
Your research will be impactful, contributing to the development of innovative, valid, and inclusive assessments.
The opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGTBQ+, neurodiversity...