VP of Data & Analytics, Carwow
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3 days a week in office (Victoria, London)
Leveraging technology, media and innovation to reimagine car-changing
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Leveraging technology, media and innovation to reimagine car-changing
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
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3 days a week in office (Victoria, London)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering a compelling Data vision and engaging across organisational domains to foster buy-in. You’ve been the creator and owner of a Data strategy, not only the executor
- Extensive commercial experience in marketplace businesses with the ability to align data and AI initiatives with overall business objectives
- Hands-on Data Science background with strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and cloud computing platforms - this is essential!
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role in a fast-paced high growth scale-up
- A track record of data modelling, and applying advanced analytics, data systems and tools, machine learning, and AI, to drive business growth
- Exceptional influencing and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Experience with best-in-class data visualisation and business intelligence tools
- Deep knowledge of agile methodologies and their application in data and analytics projects
What the job involves
- Define and drive our data strategy while advancing our analytical capabilities and spearheading our AI initiatives, and put Carwow on the map as a leader in this space
- Lead our Data Science, Analytics, Data Product and AI teams to transform and lead the next stage of our data journey, making waves at the intersection of tech and the automotive industry
- Leverage your deep technical expertise with proven strategic business acumen to unlock the full potential of data across our fast-growing ecommerce and content marketplace, working in partnership with senior stakeholders across the business
- Be a visionary leader, leveraging your experience in crafting innovative strategies that use data to stand out from the competition
- Shape our future: Define and implement our Data strategy in alignment with the broader Group’s commercial and technology strategies
- Explore new frontiers: Stay at the forefront of data science and AI trends, identifying opportunities and building to leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
- Lead for success: Grow and lead a comprehensive data function, overseeing teams in Data Science, Data Product, Analytics and AI/ML, focusing on fostering a culture of innovation and building for scale and continuous learning
- Be a problem-solving extraordinaire: Drive the advancement of analytical capabilities across the group with a focus on customer modelling, self-serve, experimentation, and reporting
- Operational wizardry: Develop and optimise the operating model between data teams and the wider business to drive greater effectiveness, efficiency and maximise impact from our investments in data capabilities
- Influence for impact: Champion data-driven decision making across the organisation, ensuring that insights are translated into actionable recommendations for business impact
- Build for scale: Oversee the development and implementation of robust data infrastructure, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security
Application process
- Introductory call with our Talent team
- Hiring Manager interview with our Chief Business & Operations Officer
- Technical skills deep dive with our CEO and Lead Machine Learning Product Manager
- Stakeholder interview with two members of our SLT
- Optional CEO final meeting
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Carwow believes there should be a better way to buy cars than the traditional method of visiting local dealerships and negotiating prices. The platform has simplified the car-buying process by allowing customers to easily find the exact car they want, including the preferred combination of optional extras while eliminating the need for haggling. This has made Carwow a popular choice for consumers looking for a more transparent and hassle-free experience.
As the largest web platform for new car sales in the UK, Germany, and Spain, Carwow has grown rapidly through innovative marketing strategies. One of its key tactics is leveraging it massive YouTube following, which boasts nearly 10M subscribers. The videos feature a mix of in-depth car reviews and entertaining drag races, helping to engage potential customers and drive traffic to the platform.
Over 10M customers now use the platform to buy and sell cars and in 2023, nearly £3B worth of cars were bought through the platform. Carwow continues to grow and innovate, and with its strong customer base and expanding partnerships, it's ready for continued success.
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Career progression
"Every engineer has a career growth plan and goals agreed with their manager, with regular check-ins and feedback cycles to help us get there. Our..."
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jul 2024
$52m
LATE VC
Nov 2023
$3.8m
LATE VC
Total funding: $226.3m
Company benefits
- 🌴 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more!
- 📈 Employee-friendly share options
- 💰 Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution
- ❤️🩹 Vitality private healthcare insurance
- 💵 Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
- 💚 Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
- 👪 Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
- 🧒🏽 Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
- 🏖️ 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme
- 🧠 Generous learning and development budget
- 🖥️ £500/€550 home office budget
Company values
- Fuelled by change: Where others see difficulty, you see possibility – building new experiences, and consistently innovating to give drivers and partners what they need
- Fast and curious: Moving at speed is what sets you apart, even in the fast lane. You keep your eyes wide open for opportunities and chase them at pace
- Fearless at the wheel: You trust your instincts and thrive in autonomy. When it comes to your job and career, you’re the one in the driver’s seat – never a passenger
- Made for the extra mile: Others talk about going the extra mile – you see it as part of the journey. You always drive further for our partners and customers, and know that the race never ends at the finish line
- Road trip ready: Road trips are better with company. You champion your colleagues, thrive in a team, and know how to share the journey
- Expert Navigators: Even the best drivers open maps. Like all great navigators, you're constantly learning from those around you, pinpointing new routes to get you there faster
Company HQ
Victoria, London, UK
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Leadership
David Santoro
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experienced Developer having previously worked at Barclays, ITV, ThoughtWorks, Xbright, and Confetti Network.
John Veichmanis
(CEO)Previously the CMO at Farfetch and Vice President of Global Search Marketing and Consumer Acquisition at Expedia.
Alice Flaye
(Chief Business & Operations Officer)Previously worked in People and Strategic Projects at Sproutl. Prior to that they spend 5 years at Farfetch in various Senior Legal roles.
Sally Foote
(Chief Commercial Officer - Sell My Car)Previously the Vice President of eCommerce at GoCompare. They also spent 6 years at 10 Digital Ladies as an Associate.
People progressing
Joined as an Account Manager in 2016. Has worked as Director of Strategic Growth of 'Sell Your Car' since November 2023.
Alyx joined as an Account Manager in 2017, they are now the Head of Commercial Operations and Leasing.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Carwow
Zaina Ishaq (Culture & Inclusion Manager)
- Our mission is to foster an environment of belonging that enables everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, harnessing the unique perspectives and talents that drive us to be the car-changing experts for life’s defining moments. Our DEI strategy is centred around three key pillars; Talent Attraction, Supporting Career Development and Inclusive Workplaces.
- We recently launched our own real-time DEI Gender & Ethnicity Pay Gap dashboard to measure the impact of our efforts in real time
- We've developed our Internal Mentoring Programme to help employees from diverse backgrounds climb the career ladder
- We are proud partners of BYP Network - helping us to attract and retain black talent
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