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Our company values underpin everything we do – we collaborate, respect and support each other.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>It’s our mission to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that change lives.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Our diversity makes us stronger. By sharing our experiences, we learn from one another and achieve more together, driving progress across the sector.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that see a positive impact across the business and the wider sector.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We’re confident you’ll feel right at home here. QS was named as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK (October 2023), recognising the respect, trust and appreciation that drive our culture every day. And as a gold-accredited Investors in People organisation – putting us among the top 28% of workplaces globally – it’s official: QS is a place where everyone can thrive.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">As a Associate Consultant, this is what you’ll be doing:</span></p>\n<p>QS is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate to support its fast-growing higher education performance consulting practice. This role involves assisting the consulting team in preparing deliverables, conducting analyses, and ensuring the smooth execution of client projects. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants to help prepare high-quality materials that contribute to strategic insights and client solutions.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">QS Expertise</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a foundational understanding of the consulting process, with growth potential for increased responsibility over time.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Role responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Project Support:</span> Assist in the preparation of materials and deliverables for consulting projects, including drafting documents, preparing presentations, and organising relevant data.</li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Data Analysis:</span> Conduct data collection, processing, and basic analysis to support project insights using tools such as Excel, Tableau, or R.</li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Research</span>: Undertake desk research on higher education trends, competitors, and institutions to inform consulting projects.</li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Collaboration</span>: Work closely with team members to ensure all project tasks are completed on time and aligned with the team's objectives.</li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Quality Control</span>: Assist in reviewing project deliverables to ensure high standards of quality and accuracy.</li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Administrative Support</span>: Provide support in project organisation, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining project timelines, and managing project documentation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key skills and experience</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We’d love to hear from you if you have most, or all of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very strong attention to detail with a dedication to maintaining high standards of quality</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau is an advantage.</li>\n<li>A proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow within a consulting environment.</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>\n<li>Experience in higher education or familiarity with the sector is beneficial but not essential.</li>\n<li>The ability to work independently with guidance and collaborate effectively in a team setting.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Please note, if you don't meet all the criteria but believe you have the skills and passion to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.</em></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">So, who are we and what do we do?</span></p>\n<p>QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, insights and intelligence. From consultancy to student mobility, academic partnerships to branding solutions, our services power both institutional and individual success.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We’re behind the world’s most widely read university rankings (Meltwater 2023). Our QS World University Rankings® reach hundreds of millions, shaping decisions and guiding futures.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Since launching in 1990, our impact and influence have only grown. Today, we work with more than 2,000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions, over 12,000 employers, and governments seeking change and socioeconomic development through higher education.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Join QS and you’ll join an 800-strong community of problem-solvers, creators, collaborators and change-makers based in 40+ countries and 11<br>international offices, including Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, the USA and our headquarters in London.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>With every talented new hire, business acquisition and bold initiative, we’re strengthening our reach and delivering even greater value to institutions and learners worldwide. Are you ready to shape the future of higher education?</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">We take investing in our people very seriously.</span></p>\n<p>As standard you will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive base salary</li>\n<li>Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)</li>\n<li>21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity and paternity leave</li>\n<li>Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme</li>\n<li>Group Medical Insurance</li>\n<li><span>A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>But that’s not all. Outside of these standard benefits we also offer resources to allow professional growth, and wellness initiatives to nurture a healthy mindset:</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation</li>\n<li>A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally</li>\n<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Service - dedicated services for enhanced EAP and comprehensive wellness with 24/7 helpline available through Truworth Wellness</li>\n<li>Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups</li>\n<li><span>Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual PD event</span></li>\n<li><span>Support for volunteering and study leave</span><br></li>\n<li><span>Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips </span></li>\n<li>Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Like what you’ve heard? Great, apply now!</span></p>\n<p>As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it’s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Equal opportunities </span></p>\n<p><em>QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive. </em></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Please keep an eye on your spam / junk email folder for correspondence from BambooHR</p>",
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