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In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating activity across comms, policy and public affairs to keep external influencing work on track
• Maintaining and communicating a live forward‑planning grid of reports, events and publications
• Producing briefings, reports and updates that support senior leaders and external engagement
• Supporting the delivery of AQA's public affairs events programme
• Supporting External Affairs Senior Leadership Team with the development of the AQA's influencing strategy.

What's in it for you

• Opportunities to shape work that influences national education debates
• Career development through hands‑on experience across policy, public affairs and communications
• A supportive hybrid working environment
• The chance to contribute to education reform at an exciting time of change
• 25 days annual leave, rising with service, with additional office closure at the end of December
• Private Medical Insurance and a Healthcare Cash Reward Plan
• A great pension offer which could see combined contributions of 18.5%
• Up to four days leave to enable volunteering opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background - is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

What we are looking for

• You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy bringing structure, clarity and energy to a busy and fast‑moving environment
• Experience coordinating projects or activity across teams
• Strong written communication, including summarising information clearly
• Confident stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building
• Excellent organisational skills including scheduling, note‑taking and proofreading
• Interest and some experience in politics, and/or education policy