Principal TypeScript Engineer, Gumtree & Motors
+ Discretionary Bonus
Online local marketplace
Job no longer available
Online local marketplace
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
+ Discretionary Bonus
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make good finds happen and to make buying and selling second hand safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone.
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Company mission
To make good finds happen and to make buying and selling second hand safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone.
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
12% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
Over one-third of the UK's population visit Gumtree per month, making it the UK's #1 classifieds website with over 1.8 million ads on the site at any one time. Gumtree includes ads to find a new car, job, second-hand items, and services.
In 2005, the platform was acquired by eBay and added to its portfolio of online classifieds sites. However, both Gumtree and its sister brand - used car marketplace Motors.co.uk - were sold in 2021 to Novum Capital & O3 Industries, and have operated in conjunction ever since.
With the rise of security and data protection concerns from customers, the company uses a sophisticated system for screening ads, finding inaccuracies, and encouraging best practices. It has also joined forces with government and enforcement agencies to improve cyber security and the buyer experience, showcasing a devotion to innovating with the times.
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Benefits
- 25 days holiday increasing with length of service (excl. bank holidays)
- Office / Hybrid / Remote working options
- Health insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Welcome Branded Company Swag
- Company wide social days
- Health and wellbeing support through Help@Hand
Company values
- Deliver with Impact
- Customer Powered
- Be a Real Person
- Innovate with Purpose
Leadership
Hugh Hurley
(CEO of Gumtree)Previously served as Gumtree's Head of Onsite Trading and CCO before transitioning into their current role. Former Head of Business Operations at Spotahome and General Manager at De Beers Group.
Barry Judge
(CEO of Motors.co.uk )CEO of eBay Motors Group UK. Former CEO & current Board Member at houza. They are also the former CEO of OLX, dubizzle, and dealglobber.com (which they Co-Founded).
People progressing
Head Of Advertising at Gumtree/eBay Motors Group (eMG).
Head of Account Management.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Gumtree & Motors
Mathew Dutton (People Director (Gumtree & Motors))
- Here at Gumtree & Motors, we’re striving to foster a culture of belonging and empowerment, a place where everyone can be celebrated for who they are, with equal opportunities for growth and career development.
- We understand that having diverse and inclusive teams fuels creativity and stronger performance. That’s why we’re committed to discovering new talent so that when you join us, you can be you! We know we’re not perfect, and true inclusion and belonging is a journey. As part of our commitment to create inclusion for all in 2023, listed below are a few of the things we’re up to. And that’s really just the start!
- Improve equitable hiring processes by removing bias from job applications
- Delivering training on Unconscious Bias, Culture And Identity Awareness, & Inclusive Leadership
- Celebrating diversity through our company-wide inclusion calendar
- Fostering Community Groups (ERGs) with investment for each group
- Continuing our People Ambassador Programme to have more representative voices involved in decision making
- Accelerating diverse talent through a mentoring programme
- Sponsorship to attend an external coaching programme to elevate women’s voices
- Partnering with charitable organisations to drive inclusion and belonging within wider communities
- Reviewing the accessibility of our workplace, practices and policies
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Autonomy (2)
Flexible working (2)
Challenging work (1)
Intelligent people (1)
Open and honest communication (1)
Thoughtful onboarding (1)
Great work is recognised (1)
Team energy (1)
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Family friendly (1)
A flexible approach that really lends it hands to work/life balance and is family friendly for all. Open to hybrid and remote working. I am able to always meet personal commitments
People, HR, Recruitment
Flexible working
Aug 2022
They have a really great and supportive approach to parental leave, maternity and also women's health. Flexibility of working is also advocated and supported.
People, HR, Recruitment
Family friendly
Aug 2022
The benefits in place are fantastic including top level Healthcare insurance. The office environment is great with spaces for concentration and collaboration and social. Also all catered for and in a great location.
People, HR, Recruitment
Perks
Aug 2022
The business provides clear direction on objectives which in turn allow you to find your own path to fulfilling them. I have always been trusted in my role and respected from day one. This has served to develop me professionally as I have taken more risks, tried new things and had the confidence to take on constructive feedback and try again.
People, HR, Recruitment
Autonomy
Aug 2022
The split between working from home and working in the office is greatly beneficial to me personally. I have been able to raise a young family, whilst contributing to the business by cutting out the commute for most of the week - and the fantastic location of the office always makes it worthwhile coming in!
People, HR, Recruitment
Flexible working
Aug 2022
The business has been through a lot of changes but has always tried its hardest to communicate regularly and openly. We have multiple methods of communication, from weekly internal newsletters, end of week wrap ups from CEO, all hands every month and smaller daily team meetings.
People, HR, Recruitment
Open and honest communication
Aug 2022
There is a full induction plan that introduces you to all aspects of the business and the core values Gumtree strives to achieve. With a detailed plan of how you will achieve success in your role.
Sales & Account Management
Thoughtful onboarding
Aug 2022
There is a real feel of collaboration at Gumtree, for a sales environment it encourages friendly competition whilst also building the team to achieve success as a unit
Sales & Account Management
Team energy
Aug 2022
There are intelligent people across the departments at Gumtree.com, constantly striving to improve and develop the website to ensure our onsite users and business users get the best service possible.
Sales & Account Management
Intelligent people
Aug 2022
Huge projects are underway to launch the new era of Gumtree, teams are pushed hard on innovation and have great support to deliver what's right for the customer. Yes, work is challenging but boy is it rewarding! The respect within the business is unreal, you really do get spotted for going above and beyond.
People, HR, Recruitment
Challenging work
Jan 2022
Teams / Managers have full ownership over their work. That's not to say your line manager isn't interested or disengaged from your area of work, actually the opposite; Hiring at Gumtree is about hiring bright people to elevate the business, not for the business to tell you what you should be doing.
People, HR, Recruitment
Autonomy
Jan 2022
Rewards on the spot for great work. £500, just like that added on to your payslip for doing great work for our teams and customers. Your Manager will show you off to the business and push you to be the best you can be.
People, HR, Recruitment
Great work is recognised
Jan 2022
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