Deliver the activity and engagement required across your territory, using a clear plan for how you will work with centres to understand customer and centre needs, offer tailored support and strengthen long‑term engagement
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, heads of department and other key influencers to understand their goals and provide insight‑led, consultative support
Use customer, competitor and market insight to shape conversations, identify opportunities or risks and share valuable intelligence across AQA teams
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Assessment, Customer Training and Events and Subject Support to ensure centres receive the right support at the right time
Maintain accurate CRM and account records to support data‑led decision making
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
Experience influencing decisions in schools or colleges (e.g. curriculum, departmental or leadership roles), or experience in consultative sales in the education sector
The ability to quickly establish positive, professional relationships in both face‑to‑face and virtual settings
Demonstrable organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and organise your workload effectively
The ability to learn quickly, use data to inform decisions and adapt to new information or market changes
A collaborative, open style when working with colleagues
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (regular travel is required)
Territories available
You will be asked to select one territory during the application stage.
You must live within the postcode areas listed to be eligible for that region.
Lancashire & Merseyside SB2 (M6 corridor north of the M62)
Eligible postcodes: CH, L, FY, PR, LA, BB
East Midlands SB1 (Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford)
Eligible postcodes: LE, NN, MK, LU, SG
South West SB2 (Bristol to Exeter)
Eligible postcodes: TR, PL, EX, TA, TQ, BA, BS
Due to the nature of this role, we are only able to consider candidates based within these postcode areas.
What next? Application process
Please upload your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and transferable skills.
Closing date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
The expected start date will align with teacher notice periods, or earlier where possible.
You'll complete a short appli
Benefits
You will join a team that values curiosity, collaboration and supporting teachers and learners. In this role, you will have:A 35‑hour working week and 25 days' holiday (increasing with service), plus bank holidays and Christmas closureAn excellent contributory pension scheme (combined contributions up to 18.5%)Private medical insurance and access to AQA's Health Care Cash Reward PlanAccess to the Electric Vehicle Leasing SchemeUp to 5 paid volunteering days each yearA role where you directly influence how schools deliver qualifications and support young people's learning across your regionOpportunities for professional development and career progressionThe opportunity to take ownership of activity across your geographical territory, working independently day to day and making informed decisions that drive performance and long‑term engagement with AQAHealth insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK , we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it's our people who make this happen.
Job title: Account Management Associate
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Home based - 3 roles across England available (Lancashire & Merseyside, East Midlands, and the South West)
Salary location band (SB1) : £54,400 to £61,300
Salary location band (SB2): £52,300 to £58,900
Working arrangements: Home based with daily field travel
You will play a key part in helping schools and colleges choose AQA as their trusted assessment partner.
This is a sales role where you'll promote AQA's qualifications, support offer and insight tools across your geographical territory.
As part of this role, you will build meaningful relationships with centres, understand what matters to teachers and leaders and position AQA's value with clarity and confidence. You will also take ownership for activity and delivery across your territory, working independently, in step with structured campaigns to engage centres in ways which strengthen their confidence in choosing AQA.
Purpose of the role
To deliver market share across the portfolio during Assessment reform within your allocated geographical territory.
You will build long‑term, trust‑based relationships with centres, helping them make informed choices about AQA's qualifications, training and wider support offer. You'll focus on understanding customer and centre needs, bringing insight into conversations and connecting educators with the right support.
You'll also guide centres through AQA's support and analytics tools, helping teachers and leaders make well‑informed decisions during reform and beyond.
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