PMO Co-ordinator
(Office-based or hybrid opportunity (min 2 days per week based in our office in Wallington, Surrey).
Newmarket Holidays at a glance
Our aim is to enrich lives and well-being through travel. That is our purpose. Our 'why’. It is ambitious and bold, but through the commitment of our brilliant people, we’re doing more each day to create and deliver incredible wish-list holidays. The types of holidays that people have always dreamt of experiencing. We bring those dreams to life and are the trusted friends of our loyal customers.
The Newmarket Spirit is what binds us together. Throughout this, our 42nd year, and all other years, we strive to grow. To challenge ourselves in new ways. Embracing different points of view and realising our potential. For the right person, their story can begin right here.
Role profile
The PMO (Project Management Office) Co-ordinator plays a key role in supporting the PMO in delivering successful projects within an agile environment. This role involves coordinating project activities, ensuring up-to-date project documentation, and providing proactive administrative and operational support to the PMO and wider Technology Team. The PMO Co-ordinator acts as a central point of contact for project-related information, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.
Key skills & competencies
- Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and ability to support agile teams in maintaining effective workflows.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using agile and project management tools, particularly JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Miro, Microsoft Project, Figma, or similar.
- Organisational Skills: Strong ability to multitask, prioritise, and coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with teams and stakeholders effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in maintaining project documentation, tracking actions, and ensuring information accuracy.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues that may arise during project execution.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and support colleagues to achieve project objectives.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
Who I am
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field
- Previous experience in a project management or PMO support role is preferred
- Certification in project management (e.g., Agile or PRINCE2 ) is an advantage
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices
What we can offer you
- A changing and multi-cultural team-spirited environment with opportunities to learn from new experiences and challenges.
- Leaders who are interested in your development and committed to helping you to be the best version of yourself.
- A responsible organisation that cares about its people, the environment, and the communities we visit.
- Encouragement to take initiative and try something new and different.
- A flexible and hybrid-working arrangement.
- An exciting set of benefits.
- The opportunity to visit our destinations and experience our holidays.
Join us!
Travel is a wonderful industry to be part of. If you're passionate about holidays - perhaps you've done a similar job before or have some other experience that is relevant - we'd love to hear from you! If this sounds like the kind of opportunity, and place to work, that you’re looking for, please send your CV with a brief covering note about your salary expectations and any notice period to [email protected]
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No agencies, please
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Newmarket Holidays is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Newmarket Holidays.