Research Consultant
Remote - Based in Either UAE or Saudi Arabia
SALARY: equivalent to $43,860-$56,760 USD
Please Note: The successful candidate will be engaged on a Freelancer/contractor basis and would need to hold a valid visa to work in the UAE or KSA.
Company Overview: Times Higher Education (THE) is the data provider underpinning university excellence worldwide. As the company behind the world’s most influential university ranking and with almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education, we have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally. Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world’s most prestigious universities to help them achieve their strategic goals, and our events series acts as the home of higher education thought leadership around the world.
About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Consultant to join our dynamic team. The role involves managing and supporting a variety of consultancy projects, delivering data-driven insights, and providing strategic advice to clients across the region. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills and be adept at working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for regional travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver consultancy projects involving qualitative and quantitative analysis, market scoping, and strategy development tailored to client needs.
- Conduct data analysis and create insightful reports with compelling data visualization to support client decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including senior leadership in academia, government, and industry.
- Maintain a detailed understanding of THE’s data and rankings methodologies.
- Contribute to the development of client relationships and support business development initiatives.
- Stay updated on industry trends by attending THE events and reviewing professional publications.
Experience and Skills Required:
- Proven experience in a consultancy, research, or strategic advisory roles.
- Strong project management and client engagement skills.
- Exceptional analytical skills and PowerPoint development skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
- Demonstrated success in presenting complex data clearly and accurately in both verbal and written formats, with a keen eye for data visualization in creating presentation slides.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various internal stakeholders and external clients, including senior stakeholders from academia, government, and industry.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Educated to at least a bachelor’s degree level in a relevant field.
- Willingness to travel regionally as needed.
- Previous consulting experience required.
- Experience in copywriting is required.
Preferred Skills:
- PMP certification is preferred.
- Experience with survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) and advanced analytics tools.
- Familiarity with the higher education sector and its strategic challenges.
- Fluency in Arabic is preferred.
You do You.
With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths. That’s why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated.
