Junior Project Analyst

Solmar Villas; Burton-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading holiday rental company as a Junior Project Analyst, assisting in the delivery of pivotal digital and business projects. Collaborate across various teams, enhance your skills, and help shape the future of the organization while enjoying a supportive environment and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave plus birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

Discounts and other perks via Perkbox

Cycle to Work and Electric Car scheme

Opportunities to stay in villas for free

Social events

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and tackle tasks directly.
• Meticulous about data, processes, and delivery.
• Ability to handle multiple small projects alongside operations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery across the IT team's pipeline of work.
• Contribute to scoping and defining business requirements.
• Provide regular progress reports and keep stakeholders informed.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Entry-level certifications (e.g., Prince2 Foundation, Agile)

Tools

Trello

Asana

Job description

About Us

At Solmar Villas, we're by your side, all the way to the pool. As a multiple award-winning company, we help discerning holidaymakers enjoy wonderful, relaxing holidays by making it easy to book beautiful villas with private pools and helping them make lifelong memories. As we celebrate over 30 years, the momentum behind our brand is more vibrant than ever, bolstered by our unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service and a record nine British Travel Awards in 2024. There has never been a better time join!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Junior Project Analyst at Solmar Villas, you’ll work closely with our IT and business teams to help manage delivery across a range of digital and business-led projects.

We’re looking for a true all-rounder; someone who can execute a project plan, contribute to business analysis, aid in quality assurance, and resolve day-to-day issues when required.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across all areas of the business, develop your skills, and make a measurable contribution to the future of Solmar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery across the IT team’s pipeline of work
• Take part in daily routines and ceremonies to keep delivery on track
• Contribute to scoping and defining business requirements for delivery
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Monitor progress, resolve bottlenecks, and track delivery timelines
• Support testing and validation to align delivery with requirements
• Provide regular progress reports and keep stakeholders informed
• Identify risks and escalate when necessary to avoid delivery impacts
• Willingness to take on additional duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Willingness to learn by doing and tackle tasks directly
• Meticulous about data, processes, and delivery
• Ability to handle multiple small projects alongside day-to-day operation
• Naturally identifies gaps and drives tasks forward
• Builds strong relationships quickly in a small team environment
• Familiar with project management software (Trello, Asana)
• Entry-level certifications (such as Prince2 Foundation or Agile / Lean) are a plus

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction. Plus, addition benefits such as;

• A flexible hybrid working setup (office and home).
• A supportive team that values collaboration and creativity.
• Enhanced annual leave plus birthday off
• Discounts and other perks via Perkbox
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Opportunities to stay in some of our amazing villas for free
• Social events
• Pension contributions