Job Description

Senior Research Executive / Higher Education Consultant
HYBRID (1 - 2 days/week in our Holborn office)
SALARY: 27,000-42,500 (dependant on experience)
We are the global higher education experts, empowering university excellence worldwide. With over five decades' devoted experience, THE is the world's most authoritative source of data and insight on global higher education. Our expertise, established global platforms and unrivalled data resources make us the trusted adviser to universities and governments worldwide. Our consultancy division provides advisory services to support higher education institutions' strategic development. We are a global business with a global reputation for excellence, looking for an exceptional and highly motivated Senior Research Executive / Consultant (dependent on experience) to join our growing, talented and ambitious team. This is a rare opportunity to join a unique, thriving and passion-fuelled business at an exciting time.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Research Executive or Higher Education Consultant (dependent on experience) to join our dynamic London team. The role involves managing and supporting a variety of consultancy projects, delivering data-driven insights, and providing strategic advice to clients across the region. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and be adept at working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
The Director role will be based in London, or hybrid working remotely in a UK location, with a view to being in the London office 1-2 days per week. The role demands entrepreneurial spirit and the flexibility and willingness to contribute to delivery in all global regions.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver consultancy projects involving qualitative and quantitative analysis, market scoping, and strategy development tailored to client needs.
• Conduct data analysis and create insightful reports with compelling data visualization to support client decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including senior leadership in academia, government, and industry.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of THE's data and rankings methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends by attending THE events and reviewing professional publications.

What we are looking for...
Essential Skills

• Track record of the successful delivery of consultancy projects, ideally involving use of several data sources.
• Strong project management and client engagement skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills and PowerPoint development skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Demonstrated success in presenting complex data clearly and accurately in both verbal and written formats, with a keen eye for data visualization in creating presentation slides.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various internal stakeholders and external clients, including senior stakeholders from academia, government, and industry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Educated to at least a bachelor's degree level in a relevant field.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.
• Previous consulting experience required.
• Experience in copywriting is required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in brand and marketing strategy would be beneficial.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience with survey tools (e.g., Alchemer, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) and advanced analytics tools.
• Familiarity with the higher education sector and its strategic challenges.

You do You
You do You. With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths. That's why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.
Empowering higher education by combining data and expertise within a global platform, Times Higher Education helps universities deliver transformative impact for people, places and the planet.
We connect the world's higher education community, facilitate the flow of ideas and talent, and help academics and students fulfil their potential. We are proud to support universities, and believe that together we will build a better, more sustainable future.
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