Production Planning Administrator

At AQA were committed to advancing education and were committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and its our people who make this happen.

Production Planning Administrator

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Guildford

24550 to 26500

Hybrid Working Available approx. 1 day per week WFH

Imagine being at the heart of a process that helps millions of learners sit their exams with confidence. As a Production Planning Administrator your precision and planning will be part of what makes it all possible. You’ll join a friendly focused team thats central to AQAs mission of fairness and reliability.

You’ll be part of the Secure Print Operations team helping to manage the final stages of the question paper printing process. Your work will ensure that over 10 million papers are printed and dispatched accurately and on time supporting learners across the country.

• Managing and approving final digital versions of question paper files and coordinating their secure transfer to printers.
• Handling queries from internal teams and external suppliers ensuring smooth communication and resolution.
• Maintaining accurate records of stock levels production progress and archiving hard copies for reference.
• Checking approving and archiving hard copies of question papers.
• Making question paper files available for download.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re someone who enjoys working with detail and collaborating with others.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot issues in documents.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with a flexible and positive approach.
• IT skills comfortable using Microsoft packages such as Excel.

We will give you a great pension which could see up to 18.5% combined contributions 25 days annual leave with Bank Holidays and extra closure days at Christmas on top among other benefits. Over 50% of our roles are recruited from within the company.

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.

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 26 October interviews will take place in our Guildford office on 5th and 6th November.

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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.

Purpose:

As a Production Planning Administrator you will be focusing primarily on the latter stages of the question paper printing process ensuring that the correct question paper documents are progressed and printed ready for dispatch to centres for examinations. This role is key in upholding AQAs high standards for reliability and fairness and making sure they never let a learner down.

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