Browse Roles by Discipline
Every discipline hires differently, so each has its own specialist team. Choose the area closest to the role you need to fill.
Data Engineering
Engineers who build and maintain the pipelines, platforms and infrastructure your data teams rely on.
Risk Analytics
Analysts and modelers who help financial services and regulated businesses measure, monitor and manage risk.
Computer Vision
Specialists who build systems that interpret images and video, from model development through to deployment.
Data Science
Scientists who use statistics and machine learning to answer business questions and build predictive models.
Advanced Analytics
Professionals who apply modeling and optimization techniques to turn complex data into decisions.
Data Management
Experts in governance, quality, architecture and stewardship who keep your data accurate, secure and usable.
Digital Analytics
Analysts who measure customer behavior across web, app and marketing channels and turn it into insight.
Life Sciences
Data professionals working in pharma, biotech and healthcare, including clinical, genomic and real-world data.
Our Diversity in data partners
Six ways to hire Data and AI talent
Whether you need full-time hires, contract talent, specialized training, entry-level data professionals, or C-suite executives, Harnham has the specialist teams to support your data and AI hiring needs.
Attract, Train & Deploy
Rockborne – our graduate development arm – deploys expertly trained data consultants, who have gone through an intensive 12-week data training programme. After two years in the scheme, your consultant could become a full-time employee.
Contract & Freelance
Whether you're addressing a talent shortage, augmenting a project team, or encountering resource gaps, our specialist consultants offer bespoke interim talent solutions to address every organizations unique challenges and drive success.
Permanent & Direct Hire
From early career professionals to senior management, our comprehensive services enable you to unearth outstanding data talent across various specializations.
Executive Search
With our dedicated executive search team and an extensive network encompassing the director to C-suite level, we assist both global corporations and ambitious start-ups in securing top-tier leadership talent to accomplish their goals.
Upskilling & Data Training
Elevate your team's data expertise with our all-encompassing training programs covering essential tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Machine Learning, LLM’s and AI.
Data Consulting and AI Consulting
Through our delivery partnership with Rockborne, we deploy embedded data teams to deliver analytics and AI programmes where hiring delays, skills gaps or transformation pressure are putting outcomes at risk.
While Harnham focuses on permanent and contract recruitment, Rockborne provides structured data project delivery with defined scope, accountability and measurable milestones for organisations that need execution, not headcount.
HARNHAM EXPERTISE
FULL DATA & AI
LIFECYCLE COVERAGE
Our data recruitment and AI talent teams cover all aspects of the data and AI pipeline, from collection to consumption, across multiple data roles and functions. We specialize in various data roles and functions, ensuring comprehensive coverage and expertise across the field.
Data Science, Machine Learning & AI
Browse the latest Data Science Jobs and Data Scientist Jobs with Harnham, the global leader in finding Data and AI talent for their next data job.
Advanced
Analytics
Our specialist knowledge of Advanced Analytics allows us to specialise in the support of this rapidly growing marketplace.
DATA & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Whatever technology or field of focus is your passion, we share your commitment and can help you progress within it.
COMPUTER
VISION
From Defence and Security firms to Health and Education, we help the best Computer Vision talent find rewarding careers.
Digital ANALYTICS
Our specialist knowledge of Digital Analytics allows us to specialise in the support of this rapidly growing marketplace.
LIFE SCIENCES
Harnham is the Healthcare Analytics & Life Science Data recruitment agency of choice.
DATA
MANAGEMENT &
GOVERNANCE
As the value, size and regulation of data grows, the data governance market follows with professionals in Data Quality, Data Management, MDM, and Data Stewardship on the rise.
WHAT WE DO
HARNHAM
specialisms
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
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DATA
MANAGEMENT &
GOVERNANCE
As the value, size and regulation of data grows, the data governance market follows with professionals in Data Quality, Data Management, MDM, and Data Stewardship on the rise.
Advanced
Analytics
Our specialist knowledge of Advanced Analytics allows us to specialise in the support of this rapidly growing marketplace.
COMPUTER
VISION
From Defence and Security firms to Health and Education, we help the best Computer Vision talent find rewarding careers.
LIFE SCIENCES
Harnham is the Healthcare Analytics & Life Science Data recruitment agency of choice.
DATA & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Whatever technology or field of focus is your passion, we share your commitment and can help you progress within it.
Digital ANALYTICS
Our specialist knowledge of Digital Analytics allows us to specialise in the support of this rapidly growing marketplace.
Data Science, Machine Learning & AI
Browse the latest Data Science Jobs and Data Scientist Jobs with Harnham, the global leader in finding Data and AI talent for their next data job.
CONTRACT &
FREELANCE DATA
Whether it’s entire project teams or just filling in the gaps, we have a solution to fit your requirements
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HARNHAM
Harnham is one of the world’s leading providers of recruitment services and advice to the Data and Analytics marketplace.
We support global corporations through to ambitious local start-ups, so whether you need a Credit Risk Manager in London, a Data Scientist in New York, or a Head of Analytics in Frankfurt we can help you achieve your business goals.
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Opportunity, Development, Status, Culture. Whatever you are looking for in a new career - at Harnham, you can have it all.
Since planting our flag firmly on the recruitment landscape 16 years ago, we have become the global leader in Data & Analytics. With unyielding ambition to never be “just another recruitment company”, our rapidly growing team remains laser-focused on driving excellence in the tech industry.
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With over 15 years experience working solely in the Data & AI sector our consultants are able to offer detailed insights into the industry.
Visit our Blogs & News portal or check out our recent posts below.
What Does a Data Engineer Do?
A Data Engineer builds and maintains the systems and pipelines that collect, store and prepare data for…
How to Become a Data Engineer
The more companies invest in AI, the more they need people who can make their data usable…
How Much Does a Data Scientist Make?
Data Scientist salaries vary considerably by location, experience, sector and technical expertise. In the UK, salaries commonly…
What Does a Data Scientist Do?
A Data Scientist turns data into decisions. They use statistical analysis and machine learning to find patterns,…
How Much Does a Data Engineer Make?
Data Engineers in the UK typically earn between £31,000 at junior level and £100,000+ in senior and…
How to Become a Data Scientist
Becoming a Data Scientist is one of the most education-led routes in technology. It usually starts with…
What Does an AI Engineer Do?
What Does an AI Engineer Do? Job Description, Responsibilities and Skills AI Engineers turn artificial intelligence from…
Why Fintech’s AI Talent Pool Is Smaller Than It Looks
By Luc Simpson-Kent, Business Manager – Harnham The share of US job postings requiring AI skills increased…
The Growing Demand for Commercially Driven Analysts
A big trend we’re seeing in the analytics market currently is the growing demand for candidates who…
AI Driven Data – Built in the North and Midlands | How Data Engineers are Using AI to Build Better Data Pipelines
Across organisations, AI is rapidly changing how data-driven teams operate, from how insights are generated to how…
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A trusted partner of professionals across the globe.
We understand the challenges our customers face and offer the
recruitment solutions needed to drive business success through Data & AI.
Candidate – Chief Data Officer
It was a real treat to work with Harnham. My recruiter consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I navigated through the recruitment process as smooth as possible. I had been in contact with other professional at Harnham in the past and I can attest that the level of professionalism is always top-notch.
Candidate /
Chief Data Officer
Client – Director of People Operations
We’ve been collaborating with Harnham to recruit some key positions for our company, and they have been incredible partners. They team has been great and efficient. They understood our needs perfectly and provided us very talented candidates. We'll keep collaborating with them in the future. Thank you for your excellent job!
Client /
Director of People Operations
Candidate – Data Analyst
I’ve had a great experience with Harnham. The recruiter provided great advice and ensured that I understood everything, and even followed up with me after I started my new role to see how I was settling in. I would recommend Harnham as a great recruitment company for anyone looking for a role in data and analytics.
Candidate /
Data Analyst
Client – Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
The team at Harnham have been outstanding in helping our company build a market-leading data science team. Harnham’s communication is great, and the recruiter’s take a consultative approach that’s really focused on provided value for both their clients and their candidates. They provide strong candidates that help us fill our roles with high achievers who are also a great fit for our culture.
Client /
Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
Client – Data Direction – Broadcast Media
I have worked with Harnham for over 2 years now as our main Analytics Recruiter partner and I am very pleased with the overall service and the people we have hired via Harnham. Harnham’s team is very good at understanding our recruitment needs and always come back with relevant and well scanned CVs, which saves me precious time.
Client /
Data Direction – Broadcast Media
Candidate – Senior Data Engineer
I've been a Senior Data Engineer for about 4-5 years and Harnham is one of the best recruitment agencies I worked with. There was a time when my offer fell through and the recruiter I was working with at Harnham jumped in to the rescue and scheduled interviews for me within a couple of days. Really good agency and some great people.
Candidate /
Senior Data Engineer
Candidate – Market Research Analyst
Thanks to Harnham, I am now in a role that suits me. My recruiter was able to quickly identify the skills I had to offer and match me up with his client. It was a win-win for everyone. I was given great advice throughout the process, and I also appreciated the follow-ups that I received.
Candidate /
Market Research Analyst
Candidate – Digital Media and Analytics
I've recently got a short-term contract role through Harnham, and things couldn't have gone better! My recruiter was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They also provided incredible admin support so that I could focus on the actual job in hand, rather than having to spend too much time dealing with these matters.
Candidate /
Digital Media and Analytics
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Client and
candidate
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A trusted partner of professionals
across the globe.
We understand the challenges our
customers face and offer the
recruitment solutions needed to drive
business success through Data &
Analytics.
Candidate – Senior Data Engineer
I've been a Senior Data Engineer for about 4-5 years and Harnham is one of the best recruitment agencies I worked with. There was a time when my offer fell through and the recruiter I was working with at Harnham jumped in to the rescue and scheduled interviews for me within a couple of days. Really good agency and some great people.
Candidate /
Senior Data Engineer
Client – Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
The team at Harnham have been outstanding in helping our company build a market-leading data science team. Harnham’s communication is great, and the recruiter’s take a consultative approach that’s really focused on provided value for both their clients and their candidates. They provide strong candidates that help us fill our roles with high achievers who are also a great fit for our culture.
Client /
Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
Candidate – Chief Data Officer
It was a real treat to work with Harnham. My recruiter consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I navigated through the recruitment process as smooth as possible. I had been in contact with other professional at Harnham in the past and I can attest that the level of professionalism is always top-notch.
Candidate /
Chief Data Officer
Candidate – Data Analyst
I’ve had a great experience with Harnham. The recruiter provided great advice and ensured that I understood everything, and even followed up with me after I started my new role to see how I was settling in. I would recommend Harnham as a great recruitment company for anyone looking for a role in data and analytics.
Candidate /
Data Analyst
Candidate – Digital Media and Analytics
I've recently got a short-term contract role through Harnham, and things couldn't have gone better! My recruiter was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They also provided incredible admin support so that I could focus on the actual job in hand, rather than having to spend too much time dealing with these matters.
Candidate /
Digital Media and Analytics
Client – Director of People Operations
We’ve been collaborating with Harnham to recruit some key positions for our company, and they have been incredible partners. They team has been great and efficient. They understood our needs perfectly and provided us very talented candidates. We'll keep collaborating with them in the future. Thank you for your excellent job!
Client /
Director of People Operations
Candidate – Market Research Analyst
Thanks to Harnham, I am now in a role that suits me. My recruiter was able to quickly identify the skills I had to offer and match me up with his client. It was a win-win for everyone. I was given great advice throughout the process, and I also appreciated the follow-ups that I received.
Candidate /
Market Research Analyst
Client – Data Direction – Broadcast Media
I have worked with Harnham for over 2 years now as our main Analytics Recruiter partner and I am very pleased with the overall service and the people we have hired via Harnham. Harnham’s team is very good at understanding our recruitment needs and always come back with relevant and well scanned CVs, which saves me precious time.