AQA - Research Graduate

Shape the future, starting with yours - Join AQA as a Research Graduate and use evidence-based insights to influence education. Over this two-year programme, you'll work across our Research and Evaluation teams, contributing to projects that inform the development of new products and services., improve assessment design, and support better outcomes for students. We'll support you through a Market research executive (level 4) - apprenticeship training course to give you the research skills you need in this role.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Research Graduate, you'll design and conduct research studies using both qualitative and quantitative methods, analyse results, and support the development of assessment strategies and evaluation frameworks. You'll collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Psychometricians, and Policy experts to ensure your work informs meaningful decisions. Day-to-day, you will be:

• Applying your research skills by working with the Customer Insight Analyst to source and interpret data from surveys, feedback, CRM platforms, and market research. Using tools like Excel and Power BI, you'll uncover trends and behaviours to inform strategy.
• Supporting the Customer Insight Data Communicator in turning data into actionable insights through visualisations, storytelling and shaping both reports and presentations that guide customer-focused decisions.
• Working with colleagues across Marketing, Product Management, and Strategy to align insights with business priorities and build a comprehensive understanding of customer needs and opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to use your research skills in 3 rotations: research and evaluation, customer intelligence and product management.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a curious, analytical graduate with a passion for research and education. You'll need strong communication skills, the ability to interpret complex information, and an undergraduate degree in any subject - ideally including some qualitative or quantitative research. Other qualities we'd like to see include:

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and a positive attitude towards learning
• Critical thinking skills and confidence in analysing data.

We believe that everyone stands to benefit when we embrace and value the diversity of thoughts, ideas and ways of working that people from different backgrounds, experiences and identities bring.

What You'll Get Out of It

You'll be part of a structured graduate scheme with mentoring, buddy support, and accredited training in interpersonal skills. You'll gain experience across multiple teams, build confidence, and contribute to meaningful work in education.

Other benefits include:

• A starting salary of £26,000
• Mentoring from Senior Leadership
• Accredited training in presenting, influencing and problem solving