IQ Consultant

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

About IDP
IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

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Role purpose
The IQ Consultant plays a key role in delivering insight-driven consultancy projects for Higher Education clients across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The role involves analysing quantitative and qualitative data, developing strategic recommendations, and shaping client strategies. It is client-facing, requiring strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills, with close collaboration across data, research, and client partnership teams. The consultant also contributes to sector insights, trends, and thought-leadership initiatives

Key Accountabilities
Primary Accountabilities

• Support client objectives with impactful insights and data.
• Design and deliver visually engaging consultancy reports with accurate analysis.
• Lead client presentations and translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.
• Evaluate client needs and recommend project methodologies.
• Manage consultancy projects end-to-end, ensuring timelines, outputs, and client satisfaction.
• Lead client communication during consultancy engagements.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to produce actionable insights.
• Monitor sector trends and contribute to thought-leadership activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align with changing business and client needs.
• Lead industry engagement activities as needed.

Secondary Accountabilities
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• Mentor junior IQ team members.
• Apply industry knowledge to enhance data interpretation and performance.
• Stay updated on sector news, trends, and best practices.
• Identify new commercial opportunities and opportunities to improve report design.
• Use statistical analysis techniques to improve research output quality.

Essential
Required experience

• Proven research, analytical, and consulting experience.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research methodology knowledge.
• Experience working with large datasets and analytical tools.
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources into clear client recommendations.
• Excellent numerical, written, and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong presentation design and delivery skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn new tools or techniques.
• Strong project management experience within research or consultancy settings.
• Direct experience in research consultancy or within a Higher Education institution.
• Higher education sector knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

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Desirable

• Experience or knowledge related to international education.
• Familiarity with major data sources in the international education industry.
• Knowledge of Tableau or other data visualisation tools.
• Mix of agency and client-side experience.
• Experience managing or leading others.
• Qualifications in research, data, or analytics

We are seeking a highly analytical and client-focused
IQ Consultant
to join our IDP Partnerships team in the UK. In this role, you will leverage one of the world's largest international student datasets to deliver impactful insights and strategic consultancy for universities and higher education clients across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

You will lead and support end-to-end consultancy projects—evaluating client objectives, designing methodologies, coordinating qualitative and quantitative research, and transforming complex analytical outputs into clear, compelling narratives that drive strategic decision-making. As a key client-facing representative, you will present insights, influence stakeholders, and collaborate closely with internal teams including Data Analytics, Market Research, Client Success, and B2B Marketing.

The ideal candidate brings strong research and consulting experience, excellent analytical and communication skills, and deep understanding of the higher education sector. You will work from our London office at least two days a week and report to the Senior Consultant, IQ.

• Impactful, high-visibility work influencing strategy for global higher education institutions.
• Opportunity to work with one of the largest international student datasets and collaborate with industry-leading analysts and research professionals.
• Client-facing exposure across major destination markets including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Professional growth through involvement in thought-leadership initiatives, industry engagement, and cross-functional global projects.
• A collaborative and supportive culture with opportunities to mentor junior team members and contribute to new commercial and innovation opportunities.
• Hybrid working model, with flexibility and meaningful in-office collaboration in London.
• Continuous learning opportunities, with access to emerging tools, methodologies, and sector insights.
• A mission-driven organization committed to shaping the future of international education and empowering global learners.