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To stay ahead of the competition, companies in Manchester and the North West must continuously look for new and innovative ways to extract insights from the large volumes of data they acquire.
Harnham's Manchester Data & AI Recruitment Team is currently partnering with some of the industry’s most exciting data-driven organisations and is at the forefront of the Data Science recruitment space.
Our aptitude for matching the best talent in the North West with the best companies is second to none. If you’re looking for your next challenge or need to make a hire in the Data & AI industry then get in touch with our recruitment team below.
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HOW WE DO IT
Just like the Data & AI Professionals we place, Harnham use tried and tested models in our recruitment processes.
By gaining valuable market knowledge across a range of industries and regions, Harnham is able to provide a service which is second to none within our marketplace.
We have seen unprecedented growth in our specialist sector and always have a wide range of vacancies at both junior and senior level including AI Jobs, Data Science jobs, Data Analyst jobs, and Big Data jobs, all available throughout the UK, France, United States, and the Netherlands
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER MANCHESTER DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
Feedback shows it’s our relationship-building and industry knowledge.
Harnham is the best Data & AI Recruitment company in Manchester because our consultants have a deep understanding of the Data & AI industry, with a team of specialist consultants who are highly knowledgeable in their field.
We are a trusted and long-term partner for all our customers in the North West, so if you need to recruit or are looking for your next opportunity, contact us to find out how you can benefit from partnering with the Harnham Manchester data recruitment team.
Our Manchester and Northern UK recruitment team is headed up by experienced Senior Manager Jamie Smith, who was born and raised in the North West region.Â
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Lead AI Engineer
London
£100000 - £115000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentLondon
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Lead AI Engineer
London (Hybrid, 1 to 2 days per week)
The Company
They are a leading UK consumer-focused financial services business with a broad product portfolio and millions of customers. Operating at scale, they are investing heavily in AI to enhance customer experience, drive efficiency, and strengthen risk and fraud capabilities. A new generative AI team is being built to sit within a broader AI and MLOps function, moving from contractor-led delivery to a permanent, strategically aligned capability. This is a high-visibility area with strong internal demand and clear executive backing.
The Role
You will lead the design and delivery of AI solutions that directly impact core operations and customer journeys.
- Own end-to-end delivery of AI systems, from problem definition through to production
- Design and deploy LLM and RAG-based solutions, including chat assistants for customer support and contact centre optimisation
- Drive automation across complaints handling, triage, fraud detection, and customer data workflows
- Define architecture and make decisions around build versus buy solutions
- Work closely with engineering, product, and risk teams to ensure compliant and scalable solutions
- Implement robust MLOps practices including monitoring, evaluation, and system reliability
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience delivering production-grade AI systems end to end
- Deep expertise in generative AI, including LLMs, RAG, and agent-based systems
- Solid software engineering background with experience in scalable system design and APIs
- Hands-on experience with MLOps, including deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
- Proven ability to lead multiple AI initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes
- Experience working in large, complex organisations with high data volumes
What They Offer
- Competitive pension and benefits package
- Hybrid working with flexibility
- Opportunity to shape a new AI capability within a large organisation
- Clear progression as the AI function scales
How to Apply
If you are interested in leading AI innovation in a high-impact, enterprise environment, apply now to find out more.
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Senior Data Scientist
London
£75000 - £95000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentLondon
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Senior Data Scientist
London (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)
The Company
They are a large, established organisation operating at scale, with a strong focus on using data and AI to drive innovation across their products and services. The business is undergoing a significant AI transformation, with over ten active AI initiatives spanning areas such as automation, personalisation, and internal tooling. Their data science function is at the core of this journey, working closely with product and engineering teams to deliver tangible impact.
The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on building production-ready AI solutions and embedding them into core business processes.
The Role
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will focus on delivering AI solutions that drive automation and efficiency across the organisation. You will take ownership of key projects and work across the full model lifecycle in a production environment.
- Lead the development and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions across multiple business areas
- Own and deliver end to end AI initiatives, from problem definition through to production
- Work on a range of use cases including internal chatbots, LLM applications, summarisation tools, underwriting automation, and AI sales assistants
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to ensure solutions are scalable and aligned to business needs
- Implement and maintain MLOps best practices, including monitoring and model lifecycle management
- Engage with senior stakeholders, translating technical outputs into clear business value
- Contribute to the ongoing development of AI capability across the team
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong commercial experience in data science with a recent focus on AI and machine learning
- Proven experience building and deploying production-level AI solutions
- Experience working with GCP and modern cloud-based data environments
- Hands-on experience with MLOps, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling models
- Exposure to generative AI techniques such as LLMs and Retrieval Augmented Generation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Experience working in larger, complex organisations with multiple concurrent workstreams
What They Offer
- Competitive pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Hybrid working with two days per week in their London office
- Opportunity to work on high-impact AI initiatives with real business visibility
- Clear progression within a growing and strategically important team
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying your data science and AI expertise in a high-impact environment, please get in touch to learn more.
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Product Data Scientist
London
£75000 - £85000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentLondon
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PRODUCT DATA ANALYST / SCIENTIST
UP TO £85,000
HYBRID – LONDON 2x PER WEEK + 1x MONTHLY TEAM TRAVEL
*Please note, you must be a UK resident and citizen to apply*
THE COMPANY
Backed by private equity, this fast-growing consumer technology business is on a mission to become more product-focused and deliver greater personalisation for its users. With strong leadership and exciting growth plans, they’re now looking for a senior-level Product Data Analyst/Scientist to help shape product strategy and deliver actionable insights.
THE ROLE
As a Product Data Analyst/Scientist, you will:
- Own and drive product analytics, focusing on user behaviour and personalisation.
- Deliver insights that directly influence product strategy and experimentation.
- Build and maintain dashboards to track product performance and user engagement.
- Partner with stakeholders across product and analytics to communicate insights effectively.
- Support the business in becoming more data-driven, shaping commercial and product decisions.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in product analytics, within B2C consumer tech businesses
- Strong SQL skills essential.
- Proficiency with data visualisation tools (Looker preferred, open to others).
- Experience with Python desirable.
- Product analytics expertise: experimentation, dashboarding, and driving product strategy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience influencing product roadmaps and delivering commercial impact.
BENEFITS
- Opportunity to influence product strategy in a PE-backed, high-growth business.
- Work closely with senior leadership, including the Director of Analytics.
- Competitive salary plus benefits.
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Product Data Scientist/Analyst
London
£60000 - £80000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentLondon
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Job Title: Product Data Scientist – Hybrid – Up to £80,000
Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days p/w in office)
Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits
Contract: Permanent
The Company
A well-established and fast-growing organisation going through an exciting period of digital transformation. With a strong customer focus, they use data and technology to deliver meaningful products and services to a wide audience. The business is scaling its data capabilities and is investing heavily in analytics to drive smarter decisions and long-term growth.
The Role
As a Product Data Scientist, you’ll work closely with teams across the business to unlock insight, guide product strategy, and influence decision-making. You’ll use advanced analytics, experimentation, and data storytelling to identify opportunities, improve customer experiences, and drive measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Analyse user behaviour to uncover insights, identify pain points, and influence product direction.
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Design experiments and support a culture of testing, learning, and iteration.
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Define and align key business metrics, ensuring consistency and accuracy across teams.
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Build and maintain dashboards and tools to empower stakeholders with self-serve insights.
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Conduct deep-dive analyses to support strategic initiatives and provide clear recommendations.
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Collaborate across functions to close data gaps and drive analytics best practice.
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Stay current on industry trends and champion innovative approaches to product data science.
The Candidate
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Proven experience in analytical roles, ideally within a digital-first or tech-led business.
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Skilled in SQL, Python or R, plus familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Tableau, Lightdash).
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Ability to translate business challenges into clear analytical projects and recommendations.
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Strong data storytelling and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
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Curious, proactive, and detail-oriented problem solver.
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Team player with strong collaboration skills.
What’s on Offer
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Salary up to £80,000 + bonus
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Hybrid working (2 days per week in London office)
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Competitive annual leave package
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Pension scheme and healthcare support
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Employee discounts and perks
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Regular team socials and recognition initiatives
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Strong learning and development opportunities
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Product Data Scientist/Analyst looking to shape the future of data insight in a growing, forward-thinking organisation, apply today.
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Staff AI Engineer
London
£150000 - £200000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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STAFF AI ENGINEER
£200,000
LONDON
This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, PE-backed data platform business and take ownership of building a next-generation AI-native data layer. Working directly with the Group CTO, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping both the technical direction and the future of their global data products.
THE COMPANY
This organisation is a global leader in B2B data and business intelligence, operating across 200+ countries and supporting industries such as fintech, compliance, and fraud prevention. Backed by private equity, the business is growing quickly through acquisitions and is building a unified data platform across multiple entities.
This role sits at the heart of that transformation, offering the chance to influence platform architecture, drive AI adoption, and help scale a high-growth international business.
THE ROLE
- Architect and deliver a centralised, AI-native data platform across multiple global datasets
- Build and scale high-performance data pipelines, APIs, and data services
- Deploy AI and automation to improve data quality, enrichment, and verification
- Work closely with the CTO on technical strategy, roadmap, and execution
- Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and own post-acquisition integration plans
- Engage with senior leadership and investors, presenting architecture and strategy
- Start as a hands-on individual contributor with scope to build and lead a team
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years building production-grade systems at scale
- Background as a Staff/Principal Engineer, senior IC, or technical leader in a high-growth environment
- Strong hands-on coding skills in Python, SQL, and TypeScript
- Experience building large-scale data platforms, APIs, and distributed systems
- Proven ability to operate across architecture, delivery, and executive-level communication
- Desirable: experience with AI/LLM systems, data enrichment, B2B data products, or hybrid infrastructure environments
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- £150,000 – £200,000 base salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working model
- Potential for future equity participation
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Harry Lack through the ‘Apply’ link.
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Head of AI Engineering
London
£150000 - £200000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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HEAD OF AI ENGINEERING
£200,000
LONDON
This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, PE-backed data platform business and take ownership of building a next-generation AI-native data layer. Working directly with the Group CTO, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping both the technical direction and the future of their global data products.
THE COMPANY
This organisation is a global leader in B2B data and business intelligence, operating across 200+ countries and supporting industries such as fintech, compliance, and fraud prevention. Backed by private equity, the business is growing quickly through acquisitions and is building a unified data platform across multiple entities.
This role sits at the heart of that transformation, offering the chance to influence platform architecture, drive AI adoption, and help scale a high-growth international business.
THE ROLE
- Architect and deliver a centralised, AI-native data platform across multiple global datasets
- Build and scale high-performance data pipelines, APIs, and data services
- Deploy AI and automation to improve data quality, enrichment, and verification
- Work closely with the CTO on technical strategy, roadmap, and execution
- Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and own post-acquisition integration plans
- Engage with senior leadership and investors, presenting architecture and strategy
- Start as a hands-on individual contributor with scope to build and lead a team
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years building production-grade systems at scale
- Background as a Staff/Principal Engineer, senior IC, or technical leader in a high-growth environment
- Strong hands-on coding skills in Python, SQL, and TypeScript
- Experience building large-scale data platforms, APIs, and distributed systems
- Proven ability to operate across architecture, delivery, and executive-level communication
- Desirable: experience with AI/LLM systems, data enrichment, B2B data products, or hybrid infrastructure environments
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- £150,000 – £200,000 base salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working model
- Potential for future equity participation
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Harry Lack through the ‘Apply’ link.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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