Job Vacancy
Role: Project Analyst
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Salary: £28,500 - £34,000
Hours: 40 per week
Map of Ag is a global leader in farm data insights, supporting the food supply chain to collect data, unlock value and strengthen decision-making. From animal health & welfare programmes to cropping regenerative agricultural schemes, Map of Ag work at the heart of the industry to build a more resilient future for all.
We’re looking for a motivated Project Analyst to join our team in Penrith. This is a vital role to help connect our Client and Product teams within Map of Ag, supporting the delivery of impactful projects across a wide range of agricultural supply chains.
Key Responsibilities:
As part of the role, you will be:
· Shaping project work plans that keep multiple programmes moving forward, from kick-off to delivery
· Working closely with Client Delivery Teams to capture, clarify and document key project requirements, ensuring they're translated accurately into specifications
· Designing clear, practical specifications for surveys, reports and project outputs that set teams up for success
· Defining the data requirements, sources and fields behind our surveys, reports and monthly datasets
· Running quality checks and testing to ensure surveys and reports are fit for purpose and perform as intended
· Spotting and fixing simple survey errors, and supporting the build of simple surveys within our systems
· Acting as a key connector between internal stakeholders, translating needs into accurate, efficient outcomes
· Giving clear, constructive feedback that helps colleagues refine their work, and logging issues for swift resolution
· Keeping our Jira project management boards accurate and up to date, so Client and Product Teams always have visibility on progress, blockers and next steps
· Collaborating to solve problems, improve task flows, and maintain clear documentation that keeps everyone aligned
Skills:
We are looking for candidates with the following skills:
Essential
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work delivered
· Analytical and structured approach to problem solving
· Good communication skills, with the ability to work confidently across teams
· A proactive and collaborative mindset
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and programmes, prioritising effectively
· Comfortable working with data and learning new systems quickly
· Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Office tools
· Clear written communication, for documenting specifications and feedback
· Interest in agriculture, sustainability and data-led projects
Desirable
· Experience using Jira or similar project management tools (training will be provided for the right candidate)
· A background or experience within agriculture or agricultural supply chains
· Experience with form/survey-building tools, ideally within farm management systems or similar platforms
Package
We offer a competitive salary, with 25 days paid annual leave in addition to public holidays and enrolment onto the company workplace pension scheme.
Further Information
If you are keen to find out more, we would love to hear from you. Please call Helen Wilson on 01768 868472 or email [email protected].
To apply, please send through your CV and a short covering letter to the email address above.
Pay: £28,500.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Project planning: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
