Manager

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Lead the development of UniForum reports, studies and Nous Data Insights projects. Consult with clients directly throughout the data collection and report development cycle and lead best practice roundtables, contributing to the facilitation of key client events in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). You will contribute significantly to the development of Nous Data Insights intellectual property and have an active role in generating new business. As a Manager, you will also play an active role in coaching and developing team members and providing input to help inform Nous Data Insights business strategy.

About Nous Data Insights: Nous Data Insights is a world-leading provider of data-led solutions, specialising in the tertiary education sector. We are a medium-sized business with 50+ people across offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, London, and Toronto. We work with some of the most prestigious universities in the world as members of our collaborative benchmarking and insights program, UniForum. We are developing new data products to expand our portfolio of solutions and deliver powerful strategic analytics to our clients.

Nous Data Insights is part of Nous Group, an international management consultancy with more than 750 people working in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Nous is regularly acknowledged as a great place to work. In 2025 Nous was named one of Australia's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work and recognised as a LinkedIn Top Company (Australia).

• Design, deliver and oversee analysis supporting Nous Data Insights activities for ANZ clients and generate insight.
• Lead and monitor development of client reports including university executive briefings, regional reviews, best practice roundtables and steering committees.
• Lead the delivery and facilitation of client presentations, workshops and events.
• Lead the development of best practice case studies that generate insight for clients.
• Coach and develop team members to enable performance excellence, identify team goals and track progress.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the Nous Data Insights business.
• Develop specialist expertise within areas of Nous Data Insights IP and business processes and contribute to the development of new knowledge that supports the regional and global business.
• Manage individual client relationships by building productive relationships, including with Program Managers, Functional Owners and Academic Stakeholders.
• Actively support the development of new business.

• Strong academic background, with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Strong quantitative analysis capability.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship builder with experience developing teams and contributing to client development opportunities. Delivering outstanding service.
• Experience in corporate services transformations, service improvement programs, back-office process and operating model redesign.
• Proficient with using business intelligence tools and data analysis to test hypotheses and identify data quality issues and unexpected changes.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and experience in project management.
• Experience with complex data collections (preferred).

Note: We would be interested to hear of any experience you have in Higher Education (not a prerequisite).

• Belong to a small, supportive team with active career and professional development support, including funding for professional development activities and one professional membership per year.
• Opportunities to grow with us as we expand into new products and sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options. Hybrid working is supported; a one-time payment to set up your WFH office is provided.
• A collaborative bonus that reflects company performance is available to all permanent employees.
• Flexible observance of public holidays to accommodate diverse cultures and beliefs.
• Paid parental leave: 18 weeks for primary carer and 10 weeks for secondary carer (gender-neutral).

Nous Data Insights is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and First Nations people.

If you are interested in working on complex problems and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you. Please click apply below.

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