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 Customer Insights colleagues to ensure your work informs meaningful decisions. Day-to-day, you will be:
Data Collection & Analysis
Support research by contributing to report writing, writing research blogs, and delivering presentations, collaborate with the Customer Insight Analyst to source and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data from channels such as surveys, customer feedback, CRM platform, and market research. Apply analytical tools like Excel and Power BI to uncover trends, behaviours, and customer patterns.
Insight Development & Communication
Support the Customer Insight Data Communicator in transforming data into meaningful and actionable insights through compelling visualisations and narrative techniques. Contribute to the creation of reports and presentations that support strategic, customer-focused decision-making.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with teams across the business, such as Marketing, Product Management, and Strategy to understand key priorities. Support teams in market research, data analysis and planning, and project coordination.
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 buddy support, and accredited training in interpersonal skills. 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
- Access to well being and many other benefits
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Ready to make a difference in education? Apply now
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.
Reasonable adjustments
If you need any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at
Email: fharrison@aqa.org.uk
Tel: 07813 724161
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