The people behind the platform
Bark is the world’s fastest growing marketplace and we have no intention of slowing down any time soon. Our sights are set firmly on global expansion and connecting people to services all over the world. We’re a work-hard, praise-hard culture that pushes ourselves to be 1% better everyday and our global team of energetic, passionate and dedicated individuals make work something to look forward to.
Our Values
A Platform for People
We're honest and transparent; welcoming and encouraging feedback to help us collaborate across the business as we grow. We value connection and celebrating each other's expertise. We're open about challenging each other as our relationships are built on trust.
We strive for excellence in everything we do, constantly inspiring each other to do our best. We are detail oriented and use data to drive smart decisions so we can be efficient in everything we do. We implement a proactive not reactive approach to our work.
We're excited by the freedom to carve our own paths, constantly evolving to find new ways to make an impact on our customers and beyond. We're curious about the possibilities and that's what helps us solve problems creatively. We're not afraid to fail, learn fast and try again.
We are always looking for ways to provide better value to our professionals. The most exciting opportunities are discovered when we're thinking about the bigger picture. We're not afraid to make bold moves. We don't do things just to tick boxes. Our focus is on the outcome, rather than the output.
Our Hubs
We’re a global business
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Our newest hub in Spain is home to a small, distributed team working remotely across the country. We’re currently focused on building out our Engineering and Product functions, with exciting growth planned for 2025 and beyond.
Our Journey
Founded
2014
UK Launch
2015
US Launch
2017
1 Million Joburiprivate
2017
CX Support
2019
Global Expansion
2019
Bark was founded by Kai Feller and Andrew Michael in the UK. It was born from their shared vision of making finding professionals for any job as easy as possible.
We launched a few months later in January. Our first customer needed a personal trainer in Hammersmith and we linked them up within the hour. By May 2016, we had our 100,000th Bark.
By February 2017 we reached the milestone of 100,000 professionals, and in April we launched in the US. Our first American professional to sign up was a carpenter in Iowa!
By December of that same year, we reached our one-millionth Bark - a small business in Wales looking for a web designer. Needless to say, they found who they needed on our platform.
Having been named as one of the UK’s fastest growing companies, we needed the right support to keep up with demand. In 2019 our Customer Experience centre became a 24/7 service to help our professionals go live.
We always intended Bark to be a global business and in 2019, four and a half years after we were founded, Bark launched in Canada, Ireland and South Africa.
Our People
At Bark, we hire for skills and shared values and that’s pretty much it. We know that being brilliant in your role has nothing to do with who you love or what you believe in and that people perform best when they can be their unapologetic selves. We’re intent on building a workforce as diverse as our platform and are proud to have a workplace culture that’s genuinely inclusive. To us, representation isn’t just a tick-box exercise. Diversity is one of our strongest assets and the driving force behind our ability to adapt, innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
58% Male, 39% Female, 3% Other
13 Ethnicities
240 Employees in 6 countries
36 Nationalities
Perks & Benefits
The average person spends more than a third of their life at work so we understand that jobs have to offer more than just a salary. Bark’s perks and benefits are selected to not only enhance your career, but enrich your personal growth too.
Oliva
Access to Oliva’s mental wellbeing platform for therapy and coaching. We offer 6 sessions on the house, plus lots of other content.
Healthcare
We offer top-level private health insurance providers, including optical care, and if you want to add family members to your policy, you can.
Wellness
Joburiprivate encourages living a healthy, active lifestyle. Our wellness initiative provides health subscriptions and a diverse range of fitness classes.
Skill Development
Your growth is our growth. Bark has a ‘learning and development’ budget so we can offer you training and educational programs run by leading providers.
Work-Life Balance
We can’t tell you how to strike the perfect work/life balance but our hybrid working model and supportive management make the pursuit of it a bit easier.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Choose a greener commute with the Cycle to Work scheme. Upgrade your bike or your gear and cycle to the office - great for you, better for the planet.
Pensions
We know a big part of your present is securing your future. In order to help with this, Bark contributes monthly to your pension through leading providers.
Social Clubs
We have a number of different social clubs you can get involved with. Anything from Book Club to our sports team (Netball, Football, Rounders)
Team Building / Social
We take socials seriously and invest in activities, office parties and monthly pop up lunches. Oh, and we provide breakfast and snacks everyday too.
Family Planning
Our enhanced family planning packages offer paid leave for both primary and secondary carers as well as fertility and family-forming care.
Flexible Bank Holidays
We recognise that holidays hold different significance for everyone. At Bark, we want you to celebrate traditions that are important to you; that's why we've introduced Flexible Bank Holidays.
Working Abroad
Have family abroad, or just looking for a change in scenery? Our Work from Abroad policy lets you pack up your laptop and see the world, for up to 20 days.
Joburiprivate FAQs
What does Bark actually do?
Bark is an online marketplace that connects people with local professionals and service providers across various industries. It simplifies the process of finding and hiring experts for tasks, projects, or services by allowing users to post their needs and receive quotes from professionals.
How long does the application/hiring process take?
Bark is an online marketplace that connects people with local professionals and service providers across various industries. It simplifies the process of finding and hiring experts for tasks, projects, or services by allowing users to post their needs and receive quotes from professionals.
How does Bark support diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Bark is an online marketplace that connects people with local professionals and service providers across various industries. It simplifies the process of finding and hiring experts for tasks, projects, or services by allowing users to post their needs and receive quotes from professionals.
Is our interview process inclusive?
Bark is an online marketplace that connects people with local professionals and service providers across various industries. It simplifies the process of finding and hiring experts for tasks, projects, or services by allowing users to post their needs and receive quotes from professionals.
What if I don’t see a live role for my skill set?
Bark is an online marketplace that connects people with local professionals and service providers across various industries. It simplifies the process of finding and hiring experts for tasks, projects, or services by allowing users to post their needs and receive quotes from professionals.
How can I learn more about Bark’s culture?
Bark is an online marketplace that connects people with local professionals and service providers across various industries. It simplifies the process of finding and hiring experts for tasks, projects, or services by allowing users to post their needs and receive quotes from professionals.