NOTTINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT & EAST MIDLANDS
OVERVIEW
Our East Midlands Data & AI Recruitment teams are currently partnering with some of the industry’s most exciting data-driven organisations and are at the forefront of the Data Science recruitment space.
Our aptitude for matching the best AI and Data talent with the best companies is second to none. If you’re looking for your next challenge or need to hire in the Data & AI industry then get in touch with our Nottingham data recruitment team below.
DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING
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 levels 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 NOTTINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
To stay ahead of the competition, companies in Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and the East Midlands must continuously look for new and innovative ways to implement their data strategies - that's why they choose Harnhams local reach and knowledge.
Harnham is the best-placed data recruitment company in Nottingham and the East Midlands because it provides experts in the Data and AI industry who are experienced in helping businesses find the right people to meet their data needs.
Harnham's Nottingham data recruitment consultants are knowledgeable and experienced in their field, having worked with organizations of all sizes and industries. Harnham takes a proactive approach to finding the perfect candidate for any role, quickly and efficiently.
Harnham also provides additional services such as salary benchmarking and market insights, helping businesses make informed decisions when recruiting data professionals.
Finally, Harnham’s comprehensive East Midlands Data & AI candidate network ensures that businesses have access to the best talent available.
Our Nottingham and East Midlands recruitment team is headed up by experienced Senior Manager Jamie Smith.
JOBS
LATEST NOTTINGHAM
DATA & AI JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.

Data Analyst – Financial Services
Nottingham
£30000 - £45000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Data Analyst – Financial Services
Location: Remote (occasional office visits in Nottingham, expensed)
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000
About the Role
We’re hiring a Data Analyst to join a growing financial services business that is scaling rapidly in the UK lending space. This role sits within the Marketing & Pricing team and will play a key part in driving growth through data insight, lead generation, and pricing strategy.
You’ll work on a wide range of projects, from analysing broker and customer data, to optimising lead acquisition channels, to supporting new product launches. This is a broad role with plenty of scope to make it your own and directly impact the direction of the business.
Responsibilities
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Analyse customer, broker, and loan data to drive growth and improve decision-making
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Optimise lead generation channels and pricing strategies
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Provide insights and recommendations through clear reporting and visualisation
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Support new product development and expansion initiatives
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Collaborate closely with marketing and pricing teams to meet business targets
What We’re Looking For
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3+ years’ experience in data analytics within financial services
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Strong skills in SQL and Python (R also considered)
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Experience with A/B testing and data visualisation
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Comfortable working with lead generation and third-party data sources
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Strong communicator, confident in turning analysis into actionable recommendations
Why Join?
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A fast-growing, well-funded financial services business with ambitious expansion plans
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Real opportunity to shape the role and carve out your career path
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Direct impact on growth and new product launches
Find out more and apply via the link below.
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Senior Strategy Manager
Nottingham
£60000 - £70000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Senior Strategy & Analysis Manager
Up to £70,000
Hybrid – London (3x days a week)
We’re working on an exciting opportunity for a strong commercial leader to step into a deputy role within a high-profile transport organisation. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving commercial performance.
THE ROLE
In this role you will:
- Own business planning, forecasting, and commercial reporting (internal & to DfT)
- Lead and mentor a team of 4 Analysts, driving performance and development
- Provide analytical insight to support pricing, demand, and revenue protection strategies
- Deliver the Annual Business Plan and core commercial models
- Develop and refine the commercial team’s data and analysis strategy
- Influence senior stakeholders and the board with clear, commercially relevant insights
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in transport, rail, or a similar commercial environment
- Strong understanding of demand forecasting and revenue management principles
- Proven leadership or deputising experience in managing analytical teams
- Ability to engage and present to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Commercial acumen with the ability to challenge, validate, and influence decisions
- Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, or Power BI (not hands-on, but able to lead/interpret)
APPLY
Send your email to register your interest. Please note our client cannot offer sponsorship
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Senior Data Engineer (Azure)
Nottingham
£65000 - £70000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
£65,000-£70,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
A leading company in the retail industry is seeking a proactive Data Engineer to join their innovative team.
THE COMPANY:
This is a well-established brand driven by an ambitious vision. They are currently investing in their data team, and are looking for a Data Engineer to help gather requirements and build solutions.
THE ROLE:
A Data Engineer will need to:
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business
- Manage data warehouse end-to-end (gathering requirements and building solutions)
- Helping to build data models
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Engineer will have the following skills and experience:
- Ability and experience interacting with key stakeholders
- Strong experience in SQL/Python
- Experience with Azure/ADF
- Background in CI/CD
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £70,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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Digital Marketing Manager – FS/Lending
Nottingham
£50000 - £65000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Digital Marketing Manager – FS / Lending Focus
Nottingham (remote, 1x/month travel – expensed)
£50,000 – £65,000 (could go higher for the right person)
⏱️ Urgent Hire – 1 Week Turnaround
No sponsorship
We’re hiring for a growing digital lender backed by a major international investor – currently scaling their UK presence. With rapid growth plans and a full digital rebuild underway, they need a Digital Marketing Manager to own their performance marketing and CRM activity.
Reporting into the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll be the go-to for Google Ads optimisation, CRM campaign delivery, A/B testing, SEO, and channel performance insight. You’ll also be a key voice in shaping the UK’s digital strategy alongside senior stakeholders – including investors.
✅ 5+ years in digital marketing
✅ Must have lending or banking experience (not insurance)
✅ Comfortable with FCA marketing guidelines (will be screened for this)
✅ Strong hands-on PPC experience, CRM/email/SMS campaigns
✅ Google Analytics (GA4), performance reporting
✅ Some mentoring/leadership exposure a big plus
Why join?
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Newly funded scale-up environment with serious growth plans
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Direct influence on strategy and spend
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More breadth and visibility than in larger FS environments
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Flexible working with minimal office requirement
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Involved in a full website revamp
CVs (with coversheet) to Rosie – interviews starting ASAP. Don’t miss this one!
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Credit Risk Consultant
Nottingham
£60000 - £80000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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CREDIT RISK CONSULTANT
UP TO £80,000
NOTTINGHAM
This role is a core role within the client analytics function of this consultancy. You will use bureau data to assist client queries and modelling assignments. You will engage heavily with internal stakeholders and external clients to support and drive revenue for the business.
THE COMPANY
This company is a global data, analytics, and technology consultancy. They play a key role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, governmental agencies, and employers make better informed decisions.
THE ROLE
You will be doing the following daily:
- Actively engage with clients, building partnerships with their risk and analytics teams, and gaining in-depth knowledge of relevant industries, client business models, challenges, and opportunities.
- Craft persuasive proposals to secure new analytics and consultancy projects.
- Manage the delivery of analytical projects using CRA data assets, including credit strategy and model development, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines. This encompasses all phases, such as sample design, retrospective analysis, performance analysis, population split analysis, and reject analysis.
- Develop extensive knowledge of data structures, applications, and permissible uses across consumer, commercial, and open banking sectors.
- Apply statistical techniques (e.g., regression, machine learning, decision trees, CHAID analysis, and cluster analysis) to address business challenges.
- Utilise data mining tools and programming languages such as SAS, SQL, and Python to prepare data, perform analyses, and develop solutions for internal and external clients.
- Present proposals, methodologies, and results to stakeholders, explaining complex statistical techniques to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives, to facilitate better business decisions and enhance profitability.
- Understand the regulatory environment in which clients operate.
- Collaborate closely with internal Sales and Strategy Consulting teams to identify and shape broader opportunities and solutions.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with SAS, SQL, or Python in a credit risk environment is required.
- Strong academic background in a STEM field.
- Experience with credit bureau data needed.
- 6 + years of experience in a credit risk / model development environment.
- Previous consultancy experience is desirable.
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
THE BENEFITS
- Up to £80,000 salary.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Hybrid working model.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Gaby Adamis via the Apply link on this page.
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Senior Analytics Manager
Nottingham
£70000 - £85000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Senior Analytics Manager – Marketing Focus
Nottingham (remote, travel just 1x/month – expensed)
£70,000 – £85,000 + Benefits
⏱️ Urgent Hire – 1 Week Turnaround Possible
No sponsorship
We’re partnered with a high-growth, short-term lender backed by major international investment. They’re scaling fast and expanding their product line – and looking for a Senior Analytics Manager with a marketing analytics focus to help drive customer acquisition and engagement strategy.
Working directly with the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll lead insight generation across marketing and digital channels. Projects could include predictive modelling for new product launches, campaign targeting optimisation, and customer lifetime value modelling.
✅ Background in financial services essential (FCA-regulated: bank, lender, bureau etc.)
✅ Hands-on with data, but focused on insight and leadership
✅ Experience working with statistical models
✅ Confident supporting a team and working cross-functionally
Why join?
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Be a strategic player in a scaling data function
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Huge variety – no siloed work here
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Agile, fast-paced environment without the red tape
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Real opportunity to make an impact
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Flexible working
Find out more and apply via the link below – interviews turning around fast!
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PPC Manager
Nottingham
£55000 - £65000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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PPC Manager
Up to £65,000
Hybrid – Nottingham (1-2 days per month)
THE COMPANY
An exciting opportunity for a PPC Manager with financial services experience to join a market-leading organisation in the financial sector.
THE ROLE
You’ll take the lead on managing and optimising PPC campaigns, while also supporting across email, SMS marketing, and SEO. This role requires someone confident in Google Ads optimisation, CRM campaign execution, and reporting through GA4.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Strong experience managing PPC campaigns
Proficiency in GA4 and/or other analytics platforms
Recent experience working within the financial services industry (not just a finance role in a different sector)
APPLY
Email or apply below to express your interest.
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Data Scientist (Pricing)
Nottingham
£65000 - £70000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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DATA SCIENTIST (PRICING)
£70,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
If you’re are a highly educated individual (MSc, PhD) looking to work on meaningful data science problems in a remote, research-led environment, this could be a great fit.
THE COMPANY:
I’m working on a fantastic opportunity with a fast-growing SaaS company that’s transforming how the hospitality sector approaches pricing and forecasting. The team is applying advanced ML techniques to solve real commercial problems-everything from demand forecasting to booking behaviour clustering and light NLP use cases.
THE ROLE:
You’d join a high-calibre team in a full-stack data science role. This role will be deeply analytical and mathematical, with an emphasis on exploratory modelling and research-driven development. You will set and optimise prices, using statistical techniques and bespoke modelling solutions. A Data Scientist (Pricing) will need to:
- Build prototypes and conduct in-depth experimentation using Python and Pandas
- Research and develop new pricing models
- Apply statistical and machine learning techniques
- Explore and test data-driven approaches to price sensitivity and elasticity
- Collaborate with a highly technical team
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Scientist will have the following skills and experience:
- MSc or PhD level of education
- Strong Python skills and experience with Pandas
- A solid foundation in Statistics and ML.
- Experience with pricing
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £70,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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Senior Analytics Manager – Financial Services
Nottingham
£75000 - £85000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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SENIOR ANALYTICS MANAGER – FINANCIAL SERVICES
£75,000 – £85,000
NOTTINGHAM – 1X A MONTH
*Please note, this company is unable to sponsor, and you must be a UK resident to apply*
THE COMPANY
This short-term loans company focused on providing quick, affordable, and transparent financial solutions to customers facing urgent expenses such as car repairs, plumbing, or dental work. Recently acquired by an international investment firm, the business is undergoing significant investment to expand its presence in the UK lending market. With a strong emphasis on growth and market share, the company is preparing to broaden its product offerings and credit options, signalling exciting opportunities for development and impact in the near future!
THE ROLE
This versatile role offers the opportunity to manage collections, credit, marketing, and digital functions based on your background and interests, potentially covering one or multiple areas. The focus is on supporting leadership and vertical teams by driving insights into the lending portfolio, enhancing model performance, delivering impactful results to stakeholders, and leading key data initiatives. The role is project-driven, involving collaboration with credit risk and marketing teams to develop predictive models and strategies, especially around new product launches and customer engagement.
SKILLS + EXPERIENCE
- You MUST come from a Banking or Lending company
- You must understand FCA advertising guidelines
- You must have previous management experience
- You need to have a coding background (SQL/SAS) in order to support the team with their coding
- Experience with statistical modelling in a digital/marketing context
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the role for you, swiftly send over your CV to Izzi at Harnham by using the link below.
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Digital Marketing Manager – Financial Services
Nottingham
£50000 - £60000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER – FINANCIAL SERVICES
£50,000 – £60,000
NOTTINGHAM – 1X A MONTH
*Please note, this company is unable to sponsor, and you must be a UK resident to apply*
THE COMPANY
This short-term loans company focused on providing quick, affordable, and transparent financial solutions to customers facing urgent expenses such as car repairs, plumbing, or dental work. Recently acquired by an international investment firm, the business is undergoing significant investment to expand its presence in the UK lending market. With a strong emphasis on growth and market share, the company is preparing to broaden its product offerings and credit options, signalling exciting opportunities for development and impact in the near future!
THE ROLE
This role primarily focuses on managing and optimising PPC campaigns, while also supporting email, SMS marketing, and SEO channels. Key responsibilities include Google Ads optimisation, CRM campaign execution, A/B testing, and reporting using GA4. The company currently has an analyst-level team member and is seeking a more experienced professional to eventually lead the team. With plans to invest further in analytics and a major website update underway, this position offers opportunities for growth and increased responsibility. Strong stakeholder management skills will be essential, as the role involves working closely with investors and playing a significant part in driving the company’s digital growth in the UK.
SKILLS + EXPERIENCE
- Digital Marketing background – you MUST come from a Banking or Lending company
- You must understand FCA advertising guidelines
- Mentoring/management experience is a plus
- Your experience must lean towards PPC/Paid Search as this will be a key focus for this role
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the role for you, swiftly send over your CV to Izzi at Harnham by using the link below.
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