Business Consultant

Sopra Steria Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Sopra Steria Limited is seeking a Junior Consultant to join our Aerospace, Defence and Security (ADS) Consulting team in the UK. This role suits someone with defence experience or Armed Forces service, who wants to build a consulting career across the UK.

The position offers hybrid working, with 2–3 days on site in Bristol, London, or client locations as required. You will support senior team members on assignments, be involved in research, analysis, and problem solving, and help shape

Qualifications

• Experience in ADS sector or Armed Forces service.
• Interest in consulting and delivering client outcomes.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members to deliver consulting assignments across defence and security clients.
• Contribute to research, analysis, and problem-solving activities.
• Work with clients to understand challenges and help shape practical solutions.
• Support delivery of business and technology change across programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive, inclusive team culture.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to start a career in consulting within Aerospace, Defence and Security (ADS), applying your defence experience in a new way? Our growing ADS Consulting team is looking for a Junior Consultant to join us. This role is particularly well suited to individuals with experience in the Aerospace, Defence and Security (ADS) sector, including those who have served in the Armed Forces or are transitioning into civilian careers. However, we welcome applications from anyone with relevant experience, skills and an interest in building a career in consulting. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working with clients across the UK to solve real business challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. This is a generalist consulting role, giving you the chance to develop a broad range of skills while working across different projects and environments. We offer great career progression opportunities, flexible benefits to suit your needs, and structured training and development to help you succeed. This role includes hybrid working, with an expectation to be onsite 2-3 days per week in Bristol, London, or at client locations across the UK as required.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting senior team members to deliver consulting assignments across defence and security clients.
• Contributing to a range of project activities, including research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Working with clients to understand challenges and help shape practical, deliverable solutions.
• Supporting delivery of business and technology change across a variety of programmes.
• Building your consulting capability through hands-on experience and structured development.Collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.

What you'll bring:

• Experience working within a relevant sector or having served in the Armed Forces.
• A strong interest in developing a career in consulting and delivering client outcomes.
• An ability to analyse information and contribute to problem-solving activities.
• Confidence working in new environments and adapting to different client settings.
• Good stakeholder awareness and ability to build professional relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for producing clear and structured outputs.

It would be great if you had:

• Previous exposure to consulting or project-based work.
• Knowledge of digital, communications, networking, or defence capabilities.
• Experience supporting change or improvement activities within a defence environment.
• Awareness of how defence organisations operate and deliver programmes.
• Security clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain it.
• Interest in working across a variety of industries and project types.

Details

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Commutable to Bristol, London or any site South of England. Security Clearance Level: SC and eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV). Internal Recruiter: Alex Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days
• health cash plan
• life assurance
• and pension