We are looking for Junior Valuations Editor / Database Assistant to support the Vehicle Valuation Managers in editing and maintaining accurate vehicle valuations across both the Car and LCV datasets. Collating evidential datasets to make informed valuation change decisions while abiding by CDL’s valuation change methodology.

To work as part of a team supporting the database assistants with new vehicle data, creating and maintaining vehicle pricing and specification information in our database of Cars, LCV’s and Motorcycles. In addition, offering support to the wider Vehicle Valuation team and liaising via phone and email with both our clients and associates.

Position In Organisation

• Reports to Vehicle Valuation Services Team Manager.
• Communicates directly with clients and associates. 

About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.

We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.

In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for maintaining our Vehicle Valuation Service standards.
• Take responsibility and ownership for completing assigned tasks.
• Take responsibility and ownership of our vehicle data.
• Act as a CDL representative with clients and associates. 

Scope of job

• Vehicle Valuations- To assist Valuation Managers to maintain accurate, informed and data led used vehicle valuations for both Car and LCV.
• Vehicle data- to maintain an accurate and up to date database of vehicle pricing and specification data.
• Vehicle linking- to maintain an accurate level of internal model code linking, ensuring our vehicle valuation service returns the most accurate data possible to our clients.
• Communication- to liaise with colleagues, clients and associates to trouble shoot internal or external data errors or resolve client queries. 
• Administrative Support- to deliver assigned tasks and support the wider team while working to deadlines. 
• Customer Relationship Management- to professionally represent CDL externally whilst building strong, ongoing working relationships.
• Personal Development- to take ownership of personal development and proactively identify training needs to increase knowledge and skill levels.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Experience

• A passion for the UK automotive industry and specifically used car pricing dynamics, with a good understanding of current and historic models being preferable. 
• A keen interest or experience within the automotive industry, specifically an understanding of vehicle types, drivetrains and specifications would be advantageous.
• Proven ability with accurate data editing and inputting.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work with numbers and perform basic calculations. 
• Proven experience of communicating and building working relationships with line management, colleagues, and clients.  
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent A-C Grades in maths and English preferable. 

Benefits

Salary

The salary for the role of Junior Valuations Editor / Database Assistant pays up to £23,400 p.a. (Pro Rata)

Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.

Benefits 

• Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)
• Truly flexible working.
• 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
• Top employer for 8th year running
• Excellent training and development platform
• Opportunities for career progression
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
• Life and health assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Established Recognition Award System
• Great Parental Benefits
• Diversity and Inclusion network 
• Pension scheme
• Community projects and volunteer days 
• Refer a friend bonus 

Campus Benefits:

• On-site free parking
• Open plan modern offices
• Quiet Spaces are also available
• Shuttle bus to and from the station
• Subsidised restaurant
• Games room and chill out zone
• Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
• Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
• Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shower and dry rooms

Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.

CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and  welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace  adjustments with all our applicants.

About CDL Software

The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.