IQ Consultant

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.

Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

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.

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Secondary Accountabilities

• 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.

Required experience

Essential

• 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