Senior Consultant leading student recruitment and transnational education projects for a global higher education consultancy. Collaborating with universities and stakeholders to drive strategic insights.
Responsibilities
Effectively leading multiple student recruitment and transnational education advisory projects for UK and global institutions;
Project managing complex engagements to the highest professional standard;
Working with colleagues across consulting and the wider QS organisation to ensure positive delivery outcomes;
Directly and efficiently liaising with key university stakeholders throughout the engagement process;
Proactively contributing to the development of the student recruitment advisory offering.
Requirements
Proven experience at senior level across the full student recruitment lifecycle within a higher education institution, including a strong understanding of transnational education models and their operational and strategic implications.
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex, multi-stream portfolios, with strong programme and project management skills and experience working to accelerated or shifting timelines.
Deep understanding of the challenges facing UK and global higher education institutions, with the confidence to articulate insight clearly and credibly to a senior client audience.
Strong analytical capability and experience using data and insight to inform operational decisions, prioritisation, and longer-term recruitment or portfolio strategy.
Experience working in a client-facing or consultative role, with the ability to challenge constructively, influence decision-making, and take ownership for delivery outcomes.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building trust and maintaining quality under pressure.
Professional fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic, Spanish, French, or Portuguese is advantageous.
Excellent teamwork ethic – capable of leading complex assignments and supporting the wider team with autonomy and collaboration.
Advanced proficiency in data processing and visualization (Excel, Tableau, R).
A confident and creative approach towards problem-solving and strategic development.
A track record of maintaining and surpassing high standards.
High standards in concise, professional, and insightful report writing.
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays – increasing to 27 days after 5 years’
Access to a Buy Holiday scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Generous pension through Royal London
Comprehensive private medical insurance and wellness scheme through Vitality
Cycle to work scheme
A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
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
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme
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