Job Description

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Role Overview

Job Type:

Permanent Role, Part Time (32 hours a week, 1 day off or 2 half days per week)

Salary:

26,200 pro-rata (20,960 for 4 days pw)

Start Date:

August 2025

Work Arrangement:

Remote / Hybrid Sheffield

Banding:

Level 7


We are seeking a

Junior Business and Operations Assistant

to join our team at Differentis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Microsoft 365 skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to develop experience in a fast-paced consultancy environment.


The successful candidate will support a variety of operational, administrative, and business support tasks across the consultancy. From assisting with proposal and contract preparation to supporting internal events and maintaining systems, this role will play a key part in keeping daily operations running smoothly and efficiently.


This is an ideal role for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional services or IT consultancy environment while contributing to a collaborative and growing team.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide business and operational support across key functions to ensure smooth day-to-day processes. Assist with the preparation and formatting of client-facing documents, including proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and contracts. Support the resourcing function by coordinating consultant availability, project planning activities, and scheduling meetings. Maintain and manage internal collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) to ensure up-to-date and well-organised information. Help coordinate and support internal initiatives and events, including workshops, team socials, and client-facing sessions. Manage shared inboxes and track key actions, following up as needed to support operational workflows. Keep internal databases (such as the Talent Pool and resource trackers) accurate and updated. Provide administrative assistance to senior team members, including slide creation, document formatting, and data input. Use Microsoft 365 tools to support reporting, documentation, and team collaboration. Work cross-functionally with consultants and leadership to promote operational efficiency and project readiness.
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Key Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident working independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Able to handle sensitive data with discretion and accuracy. Demonstrated interest in business operations, consulting, or professional services is a plus. Experience or familiarity with IT or technology consultancies is desirable but not essential. Willingness to learn and contribute to a variety of tasks, ranging from administrative support to project coordination. Demonstrate strong task management, communication, and organisational skills in a dynamic, client-facing environment. Proactively use Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) to streamline and support business operations.
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About us

Differentis

is on a mission to become the number Intelligent Transformation Consultancy in the UK. Our clients trust us to advise them, work alongside them and deliver change for them. We are made up of experienced specialists, next generation talent and operationally excellent capabilities which has enabled us to deliver more than 60 transformations for 110 clients across 27 industries around the world. We embody and embrace change, not just for our clients, but in how we continue to grow and deliver; if you're interested in being pushed out your comfort zone, being brave enough to try things in a different way and curious enough to always help clients, then welcome to the new world.

DEI at Differentis:

At Differentis, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions and drive meaningful business transformation for our clients, and we aspire to ensure our recruitment processes support our DEI goals accordingly.

Company Benefits

: In addition to a competitive salary, Differentis is committed to supporting your well-being and work-life balance. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working options with remote and hybrid working arrangements; and are always looking for opportunities to provide new benefits and value to our people.


Some of the key benefits include:

30 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays Vitality Private Health Care Annual Eye check-up and 50 for Glasses Electric Tax-free Car Scheme * Generous Pension contribution scheme