About Auto Trader Weâre 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 role We're the UK's leading automotive online marketplace and a great place to take your career to the next level. In this role as a Principal Data Analyst, you will be an analytics senior leader, you will set the agenda for analytics at Auto Trader, identify the future needs of the business to meet our company objectives and shape the teams that will deliver this. Our Operation Leadership Team has set a strategy that prioritises our core business of being the best online advertising service in the UK, that our approach is to build a data and technology platform that underpins the automotive industry. You will collaborate with other senior leaders to identify the right analytics strategy to help fulfil this overall business strategy so that we can prioritise where our effort be best spent. You will take responsibility for the delivery of analytics within the business based on the needs that you help. Career development is something that we're passionate about at Auto Trader. In addition to skill sharing and coaching, line managing other Data Analysts, you will also identify opportunities to offer training to the broader business to help those in other roles improve their understanding of analytics skills such as data modelling or statistics. You will encourage Data Analysts to practice their presentation skills and raise awareness of analytics in progress showcases. For your own development goals, as well as keeping up to date with advances in analytics, there are also opportunities to improve your management and leadership skills. Our Mentorship program also gives leaders of teams the support needed to become leaders in the wider business. What we're looking for We are looking to grow our diverse team of curious data analysts. In your application you should demonstrate: A deep understanding of how data should be used to answer business questions, including how it is collected, transformed, scheduled and monitored Experience of identifying where and how statistics and machine learning should be applied to business problems Analytical expertise to embed best practices at a business level, and develop a business-wide culture of making decisions and products led by science. Experience orchestrating projects and roadmaps in agile cross-functional teams Expertise in the many facets of data analytics, particularly statistical inference and modelling, data modelling, programming (e.g. Python, R), storytelling and critical thinking Familiarity with data science methods, such as machine learning Confidence developing analysts in all stages of their career and fostering a collaborative environment where they can thrive Experience as a Senior or Principal Data Analyst (or similar role) in a commercial environment It would also be beneficial (but not essential) if you have: Experience with our technology stack Experience managing or developing Data Analysts Benefits and more We're offering a salary between £60,000-£80,000 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 â 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 youâre out. You can choose the specific days that suit your work requirements, home commitments, and team needs. Find out more about Connected Working here or speak to a member of our resourcing team. LI-Hybrid LI-AJ1