Zoopla is set to hire 120 new employees in 2020 as part of ambitious plans to grow its business. The new roles will include dozens of highly skilled experts in product development, software engineering and data analysis, reflecting the company’s major focus on innovation and Product & Technology.
Roles will also be created in teams throughout Zoopla including Marketing, Customer Success and other business support functions.
Commenting on the new roles Charlie Bryant, Zoopla CEO, said: “We have ambitious growth plans for 2020 and the creation of 120 new roles will be vital to us meeting our goals of reinvigorating the home buying process and providing an even better experience for agents.
“While there have no doubt been improvements since the launch of portals we know customer expectations rightly always increase. This is why we believe the process of buying, selling or renting a home is one that could still benefit from both innovation and a renewed focus on improving the customer experience.
“These new hires will bolster the strong teams of property experts we already have across the UK and will help us build a truly unique offer for home hunters and agents alike.”
“London is a global hub for tech talent and we are very excited to be growing our team here,” said Dave Wascha, Chief Technology Officer, Zoopla. “Product and Technology is a key focus for us in 2020 and this significant investment reflects this.
“We are looking for highly-skilled experts who are seeking a once-in-a-career opportunity to reimagine an entire industry. Zoopla is a dynamic, exciting and innovative place to work with technology at its heart and we look forward to welcoming our new colleagues in the months to come.”
Welcoming the news, London’s Deputy Mayor for Business, Rajesh Agrawal said: “We want our city to be the best place in the world to grow a business. The fact that Zoopla is expanding and creating these new roles – many of which will be based right here in the capital – is great news, and is further evidence that London is open for business.”
