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Operations & IT assistant (part-time)

Spark Legal and Policy Consulting is looking for an Operations & IT Assistant to join our team part-time, to support operations management and the IT help-desk and take part in the development of future IT and automation processes. The successful candidate will be based in our Brussels office.

The opportunity:

Spark is a consultancy dedicated to providing high quality (cross-border) research, analysis and advisory services in a wide range of EU and national law and policy areas (e.g., Energy, Health, Justice and Home Affairs, Competition). With a growing team of over 25 legal and policy consultants, covering more than 10 different European nationalities, we are looking for a part-time Operations & IT assistant to strengthen our team and support our Director of Operations, as from September 2025. The working scheme will correspond to at least 2 days/week and will be further discussed with the successful candidate. Work-study/apprenticeship arrangements are accepted.

What you will do:                    

Your key responsibilities will entail:

• Oversee the daily management of operations systems and coordinate with team members to maintain smooth workflows.
• Ensure regular updates on internal workflows, protocols and templates.
• Coordinate IT support by addressing technical issues, proposing solutions, and liaising with our external IT experts where necessary.
• Implement and monitor IT Security Policies.
• Support the evolution of digital processes by identifying, researching and testing new tools and technologies to support automation, compliance and operational efficiency.
• Organise and deliver staff training regarding the use of internal protocols, digital tools and AI applications.
• Provide support across a range of operational processes as needed.

What makes you a good fit:

• Experience in managing digital operations systems, maintaining documentation and templates, and supporting the setup and evolution of internal workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, and manage basic cybersecurity tasks.
• Proficiency in identifying, testing, and implementing new software tools to improve operational efficiency, especially those related to automation, AI, and compliance.
• A positive, pro-active attitude and eagerness to learn new skills quickly and take on responsibilities.
• Good communication skills, with the willingness to help the team.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to work on a broad range of tasks and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What we offer:

• A dynamic and flexible work environment, as part of a growing international, highly motivated team;
• The opportunity to grow within the company;
• Part-time arrangement with possible flexible work scheme;
• Competitive salary.

If you think you fit this profile and are interested in taking on this challenge, please send us an email with your CV and motivation letter at info@sparklegalpolicy.eu by 15 September.

Spontaneous Applications

We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing team of experts in EU law and policy! If you are about to start your professional career or already have experience in legal consultancy and/or the EU public policy field – if you are interested in EU law and policy, smart, highly motivated and resourceful, then Spark may be the place for you.

If you believe you have these characteristics and could add value to our company, please send your CV and a letter of motivation to info@sparklegalpolicy.eu, or contact us for more information.