About you
We’re looking for an experienced Higher Education insights or market research expert with a deep understanding of the sector, including its challenges, priorities, and key stakeholders. You’ll have the desire to take the next step in your career, using your expertise to drive impact and shape IFF’s Higher Education research offering.
Whether you’re transitioning from a university or policy organisation into an agency environment or seeking a more strategic leadership role, we’ll support you in making that move.
You’ll bring a strong track record in insights and research, leading projects from design to delivery
You’ll be able to demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively, contribute to the development of team members, and drive the strategic direction of our Higher Education research at IFF. You’ll work alongside Directors across HE and other sectors, using clear communication and collaboration to ensure successful research delivery and impactful client engagement.
We’re looking for someone who brings a collaborative mindset, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and is able to communicate with empathy and clarity across teams and stakeholders.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Higher Education insights or market research professional to take a leading role in growing our Higher Education research offering. Whether you’re currently working in a university, HE sector organisation, or within an agency, this is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a new environment, shape sector-leading research, and have meaningful impact.
We already work with key sector organisations such as HESA/JISC, the Office for Students, and the Department for Education. Now, we’re looking to build on this, expanding our work with HE providers to ensure that our research continues to support and inform the sector.
As a Higher Education expert within our team, you will:
- Lead high-profile research projects that support universities, policymakers, and HE bodies and helping shape studies that address the sector’s key challenges.
- Work closely with our leadership team to develop and refine IFF’s HE research offering.
- Support and mentor junior team members, sharing your sector knowledge and research expertise.
- Engage with HE stakeholders and networks, helping to deepen relationships and ensure our research reflects the needs of the sector.
As an expert within the team, you’ll take a leading role in driving business growth, expanding our client portfolio, and positioning IFF as a go-to research partner for Higher Education institutions.
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, not only within IFF but across the Higher Education sector, utilising your skill and networks to impact our growth and your career.
Employee benefits
Competitive remuneration
- Competitive salary
- Pension – we’ll contribute 12% of your basic salary
- Holiday – 28 days per year, in addition to bank holidays, with an additional day at 3 years and then 5 years service
Health & wellbeing
- Private healthcare
- Flexible working policy, with part-time and remote options available. As well as the ability to work around our core hours (11-3), allowing you start earlier or finish later so it works for you
- Enhanced family leave policies – maternity and paternity
A sociable & supportive culture
- Quarterly team days and lunches
- Dedicated social and wellbeing committees who organise events throughout the year
- Multiple sports and interest groups to join
- 2 paid volunteering days
About IFF
IFF is an award-winning social and market research agency, which sits at the summit of UK public policy and social research, conducting many of the largest and highest profile studies in the sector. Because no two projects are the same, our experienced team provide tailor-made research solutions, adapting our approach to issues and audiences. Meaning the research we deliver is tailored to each client’s specific needs.
As a full-service agency, we offer a full suite of research and evaluation services, including data collection, data analysis and reporting, covering quantitative and qualitative methodologies. We have a range of expertise across our key sectors which are: Business & Enterprise; Education; Energy & Environment; Financial Services; Higher Education; Housing; Learning & Skills; Regulation; and Work, Welfare & Wellbeing
We’re really proud that time and time again we hear that the best thing about working here is our people. We attract and retain some of the most talented, friendly and interesting people within the industry. People with different ways of thinking and working, but with a shared goal of delivering impactful insight that makes a difference.
