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.

HSE Advisor
Permanent
Manchester
£38,500 to £40,000
Hybrid Working – 3 days in office per week

You’ve read a hundred job ads that all sound the same. “Dynamic environment.” “Fast-paced.” “No two days the same.” Yawn.
Let’s cut to it: AQA needs an HSE Advisor who knows their stuff, cares about people, and wants to make a real difference—not just tick boxes.

There are loads of company benefits too, including private medical insurance, a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure in December and bank holidays on top, the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGTBQ+, neurodiversity, disAbility, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic minority and more) an extensive online learning platform, days for volunteering and more.

This isn’t just about clipboards and compliance. You’ll be the right hand to the Group HSE & Business Continuity Manager, helping shape how health, safety, and environment are delivered across all AQA sites. We are expanding our portfolio so construction experience could be helpful to support HSE services. You’ll work with a respected Workplace team (seriously, they scored sky-high in the latest engagement survey), and you’ll be rubbing shoulders with operational leaders, senior managers, and hybrid workers across the UK.

You’ll be the go-to for:

Making sure our HSE practices are more than just paperwork.

Auditing, investigating, advising, and improving.

Training people so they get it—not just nod along.

Supporting sustainability and business continuity projects that actually matter.

You’ll thrive here if:

You’ve got the NEBOSH Diploma or General Certificate (and the scars to prove it).

You know your way around data, audits, and risk assessments.

You’re organised, proactive, and allergic to mediocrity.

You are able to speak with colleagues at every level

You want to be part of a team that’s not just respected, but genuinely liked.

This is your chance to be more than a cog in the compliance machine. You’ll be part of a team that’s building something better—for colleagues, for the business, and for the planet.

Ready to step up?
Apply now and show us how you’ll make AQA safer, smarter, and stronger.
Or don’t—and keep wondering what it would’ve been like to actually enjoy your HSE job.

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
#CRE23

Recruitment Agencies

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.

Full Job Description

Summary

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.

HSE Advisor
Permanent
Manchester
£38,500 to £40,000
Hybrid Working – 3 days in office per week

You’ve read a hundred job ads that all sound the same. “Dynamic environment.” “Fast-paced.” “No two days the same.” Yawn.
Let’s cut to it: AQA needs an HSE Advisor who knows their stuff, cares about people, and wants to make a real difference—not just tick boxes.

There are loads of company benefits too, including private medical insurance, a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure in December and bank holidays on top, the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGTBQ+, neurodiversity, disAbility, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic minority and more) an extensive online learning platform, days for volunteering and more.

This isn’t just about clipboards and compliance. You’ll be the right hand to the Group HSE & Business Continuity Manager, helping shape how health, safety, and environment are delivered across all AQA sites. We are expanding our portfolio so construction experience could be helpful to support HSE services. You’ll work with a respected Workplace team (seriously, they scored sky-high in the latest engagement survey), and you’ll be rubbing shoulders with operational leaders, senior managers, and hybrid workers across the UK.

You’ll be the go-to for:

• Making sure our HSE practices are more than just paperwork.

• Auditing, investigating, advising, and improving.

• Training people so they get it—not just nod along.

• Supporting sustainability and business continuity projects that actually matter.

You’ll thrive here if:

• You’ve got the NEBOSH Diploma or General Certificate (and the scars to prove it).

• You know your way around data, audits, and risk assessments.

• You’re organised, proactive, and allergic to mediocrity.

• You are able to speak with colleagues at every level

• You want to be part of a team that’s not just respected, but genuinely liked.

This is your chance to be more than a cog in the compliance machine. You’ll be part of a team that’s building something better—for colleagues, for the business, and for the planet.

Ready to step up?
Apply now and show us how you’ll make AQA safer, smarter, and stronger.
Or don’t—and keep wondering what it would’ve been like to actually enjoy your HSE job.

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
#CRE23

Recruitment Agencies

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.

Full Job Description

Summary

About Us

AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you’ll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at fharrison@aqa.org.uk or on 07813 724161. We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate.Please note that Faye will not be able to assist you with enquiries regarding Temporary vacancies or non-recruitment enquiries.If you have query regarding Temporary vacancies, please contact: temprecruit@aqa.org.uk

Smart Working

We’re operating a smart working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

A QA 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.

Conflict of Interest

Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations.

Safeguarding

AQA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. We’re dedicated to reducing the risk of employing or contracting any person intent on abusing their position of trust, along with identifying and responding to any incident of alleged abuse from its employees or associates fairly and swiftly.

For more information on safeguarding at AQA please visit the AQA website here .