Life at QS
Our mission is to empower motivated people across the world to fulfil their potential through higher education.
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QS values
Our values describe how we work together to deliver for students, institutions, partners and each other. They guide the way we lead, make decisions, collaborate and show up every day, helping us become invaluable as a key partner to the sector and to motivated people anywhere in the world.
Curiosity
We are data-driven and collaborative, using insight and diverse perspectives to make better decisions.
Curiosity means asking thoughtful questions, exploring assumptions and using distinctive QS insight to understand what matters most. We bring data into discussions, involve the right people early and build the relationships that make cross-team collaboration possible.
Curiosity means asking thoughtful questions, exploring assumptions and using distinctive QS insight to understand what matters most. We bring data into discussions, involve the right people early and build the relationships that make cross-team collaboration possible.
Expertise
We use all our talents, sharing skills and knowledge so everyone at QS can grow and contribute.
Expertise is about recognising the strengths across our teams and unlocking them for the benefit of our colleagues, customers and partners. We learn from one another, share what we know and create opportunities for people to apply their skills in ways that elevate our collective performance.
Expertise is about recognising the strengths across our teams and unlocking them for the benefit of our colleagues, customers and partners. We learn from one another, share what we know and create opportunities for people to apply their skills in ways that elevate our collective performance.
Ambition
We deliver quality outcomes, setting clear expectations and following through on work we are proud of.
Ambition means aiming high with clarity, focus and discipline. We remove ambiguity, prioritise what matters and role-model excellence in decision-making and delivery, so our work creates meaningful impact for the higher education sector and the people we serve.
Ambition means aiming high with clarity, focus and discipline. We remove ambiguity, prioritise what matters and role-model excellence in decision-making and delivery, so our work creates meaningful impact for the higher education sector and the people we serve.
Integrity
We build trust through accountability, fairness, clarity and consistency in everything we do.
Integrity is the foundation of our reputation. It shows in how we behave, how clearly we communicate and how consistently we support each other. By acting with accountability and care, we strengthen trust with colleagues, students, institutions and partners around the world.
Integrity is the foundation of our reputation. It shows in how we behave, how clearly we communicate and how consistently we support each other. By acting with accountability and care, we strengthen trust with colleagues, students, institutions and partners around the world.
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Why join QS?
Career progression
At QS, we’re extremely passionate about empowering career progression and pride ourselves on nurturing and developing internal talent.
Flexibility
At QS, we’ve adopted an agile approach to working and offer three flexible working options, depending on the role: office, hybrid and remote.
Diversity and inclusion
QS is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Health and wellbeing
Our people enjoy a range of benefits to help support and nourish their wellbeing – from virtual tools to in-person wellness events.
Investors in People
QS has been awarded Gold accreditation by Investors in People – a recognition given to only the top 26% of organisations assessed. This prestigious award reflects our culture of continuous improvement and commitment to supporting every team member to thrive. When we invest in our people, we all succeed.
Diversity networks at QS
Our employee networks play an important role in building our culture and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at QS. They teach us how we can embed inclusive practices within leadership, create communities that bring us together, provide guidance on company policies. Most importantly, our networks help create an environment where QSers receive support tailored to their needs, and where we can be respected for being our authentic selves.
WIN
The Women Inspire Network (WIN) provides networking opportunities for QS women and their allies, celebrates the successes of women, training and action
REACH
The Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Network fosters inclusivity, and diversity, providing a safe space to celebrate our differences and support one another.
LGBTQIA+
Our LGBTQIA+ Network raises the visibility of LGBTQIA+ experiences and helps to ensure the promotion of a inclusive environment that empowers everyone to build successful careers.
UNITE
UNITE fosters a culture that embraces and values the unique attributes and perspectives of all individuals, focusing on areas such as neurodiversity, age diversity, visible and non-visible disabilities and more.
Flexible working at QS
We embrace a hybrid working model that is not just a policy but a cultivation of our vibrant, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Innovation flourishes where flexibility and collaboration intersect, and our hybrid principles are designed to ignite passion, commitment, and a shared sense of purpose across our global community. By thoughtfully balancing in-office collaboration with the autonomy of working from home, QS empowers you to thrive wherever you are.
At QS, your work is impactful, your presence is valued, and together, we’re shaping the future of education and career success.
At QS, your work is impactful, your presence is valued, and together, we’re shaping the future of education and career success.
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We have over 800 talented QSers from over 50 nationalities around the world.
93%
of employees say that QS shows diversity is important through concrete actions.
60%
of wider leadership and 53% of people management roles at QS are held by women.
“In my 20 years at QS, I’ve met thousands of university partners from across the globe. Together, they are a powerful force to change lives and make a better world. Unleashing that potential is our mission and my passion.”
Ben Sowter
Senior Vice President, Institutional Performance