About the role

Programme Designer at QS creating and delivering high-quality conference agendas for higher education Summits. Collaborating with various stakeholders and contributing to the international higher education landscape.

Responsibilities

Developing Summit agendas, supporting ideation of panel topics, session themes, and regionally relevant content.
Identifying potential speakers, contributors and thought leaders; manage outreach, invitations, and follow-up communication.
Supporting speaker curation by preparing briefing notes, gathering bios and slide decks, and managing speaker preparation.
Contributing ideas for content-led sponsorship opportunities.
Conducting research on global and regional higher education trends to inform agenda planning and content positioning.
Maintaining clear project timelines and trackers for each Summit, ensuring all planning milestones are met.
Supporting Summit reporting processes including analysis of internal and delegate post-event feedback surveys.
Supporting the development and management of the Summit proposal submission system, including tracking submissions and liaising with reviewers.
This role will require some international travel to support on-site delivery of QS Summits, forums and conferences.
Any other duties in line with the scope of the role.

Proven ability to manage complex programmes or multi-stream events, including planning, coordination and delivery.
Stakeholder management capability, including experience working with senior leaders, external speakers, partners or cross-functional teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders and external speakers.
Ability to work well under pressure, particularly during pre-Summit periods.
A proactive, self-starting attitude with the confidence to take ownership of workstreams and implement improvements for future programme development.
Strong writing and communication skills for content summaries, social posts, and briefing materials.
Collaborative team player who works well across departments and cultures.
Knowledge of the global higher education sector, including emerging trends and regional challenges.
Familiarity with marketing or communications processes, including social media scheduling, asset coordination, or campaign inputs.
Experience managing speaker engagement and identifying opportunities for content partnerships or collaborating with external organisations.

Competitive base salary
Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays – increasing to 27 days after 5 years’
Access to a Buy Holiday scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Generous pension through Royal London
Comprehensive private medical insurance and wellness scheme through Vitality
Cycle to work scheme
A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual PD event
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme