Data Entry Specialist

About Auto Trader

We’re Auto Trader, the UK's leading automotive marketplace and a FTSE 100 tech-listed company, uniting the largest and most engaged consumer audience with the most extensive network of vehicle sellers. At our core, it's all about people. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and forge our own path. Our six core values define our distinct culture, and our dedication to in-person collaboration sets us apart.

About the job

We’re looking to hire a Data Entry Specialist to join our Customer Operations team, working alongside a dedicated and talented team of Vehicle Data Specialists/Data Entry Specialists, you’ll be responsible for the data that powers all aspects of our website and apps, from search filters to our valuations tool.

With an unrivalled data set, our view of the UK automotive marketplace enables us to develop industry-leading data-driven products, supporting our mission to make buying and selling cars an easy, straightforward, and enjoyable process for everyone.

As a Data Entry Specialist, you will ensure that this data is accurate by checking, editing, and standardising it. You’ll be looking at an abundance of data across multiple areas, from vehicle technical specifications and prices to a wide range of data that provides our consumers with transparency and trust. 

You’ll use data from a variety of industry bodies and suppliers to ensure we provide the most accurate and informative vehicle information. This data enables our retailers to promote their vehicles and gives the public accurate information to help them with their purchasing decisions.

You will process daily and monthly bulk uploads from our partners, monitor the quality and coverage of our data, and will respond to any data-related queries. You’ll also communicate with teams across Auto Trader, proactively investigating and highlighting issues so that we can improve our products.

You might think being a car enthusiast is a must for this role, but that’s not the case!

What we're looking for

• You will have commercial work or academic experience in data, combined with excel skills (you will be confident using filters, pivots and v-lookups).
• You will have a logical and analytical approach that allows you to spot anomaly’s, breakdown issues and diagnose the root cause.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Relationship-building skills and a collaborative nature to engage with internal and external stakeholders in resolving issues.
• As you will be working with live systems and data it is crucial that you have excellent attention to detail.

Finally, to be a great Data Entry Specialist; you will need to understand our products, vehicle data and digital technologies. We therefore are seeking someone that is curious, loves asking questions and most importantly never wants to stop learning

Got some, but not all, of the job requirements and you feel like you'd be a great fit? Go ahead and apply! At Auto Trader, we’re passionate about diversity and inclusion. Your unique perspective and strengths could really enrich our team. So, why not give it a shot? Send in your application and let's have a chat!

Benefits and more

We're offering a salary of £25,000-£28,000 and a flexible benefits package to support your health and well-being. Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays and half-day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve. Our Aviva pension scheme offers employer contributions ranging from 5% to 7%. We also provide Bupa Healthcare enhanced medical coverage to all employees, which includes support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, and period care plans. 

But that's not all. We offer enhanced parental leave, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more. When you join us, you'll also become an owner of Auto Trader, receiving an additional 10% of your salary in shares each year. This allows you to share in the value you help create, and you'll also have the chance to increase your ownership through our Save As You Earn scheme.

Our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. With Connected Working, you'll have two fixed weekly office days dedicated to team collaboration. In addition to your fixed office days, we expect you to be in more than you’re out. You can choose the specific days that suit your work requirements, home commitments, and team needs. Find out more about Connected Working here.