Research Executive

London (1 - 2 days/week in the office)
SALARY: £26,000-£30,000 DOE

About Us

We are the global higher education experts, empowering university excellence worldwide. With over five decades of dedicated experience, Times Higher Education (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 a trusted adviser to universities, governments and organisations across the world.

Our Consultancy division provides strategic advisory services that support higher education institutions’ development, using unique higher education data analytics, data science and research methodologies. We are a global business with a reputation for excellence, driven by an exceptional and highly motivated team based across the UK and internationally.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Times Higher Education Consultancy team, based in our UK team. Working within a busy and collaborative team of experienced market researchers and data analysts, you will support the delivery of consultancy projects for clients including universities, governments and corporate organisations worldwide.

This role is well suited to a recent graduate with a strong interest in the global higher education sector. You will contribute to projects through data analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and the production of high-quality written and visual insights, using a combination of proprietary THE data, primary research and secondary sources. You will work closely with senior consultants, gaining exposure to a wide range of strategic consultancy work and developing core research and analytical skills.

What You Need

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with evidence of strong written ability

• Strong data analytics skills, with proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods

• A strong numeric ability and confidence working with large datasets

• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to clearly and accurately present insights through data visualisation

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across THE Consultancy, wider internal stakeholders and external contacts, demonstrating strong teamwork, a positive “can do” attitude and strong work ethic

• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team, showing initiative, curiosity and confidence in asking for support when required

• Commitment and enthusiasm for working within the higher education market

• Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced consultancy environment

• A clear interest in a career in higher education, data analysis and market research
  

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