Life at QS

Our mission is to empower motivated people across the world to fulfil their potential through higher education.

Our culture

Be helpful. Be authentic. Be independent. Be ambitious.

At QS, we offer a flexible working environment that encourages our employees to own their careers and thrive.

We ensure our people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and celebrate our diversity. We feel strongly that sharing our varied talents and expertise enables us to learn, grow and achieve our individual and collective goals.

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.
“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
University