BIRMINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT
OVERVIEW
Businesses in Birmingham and across the West Midlands trust Harnham for their specialist Data and AI recruitment.
Harnham's Birmingham Data & AI Recruitment Team is currently focused 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 brilliant 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 recruitment team below.
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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 level including AI Engineer 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 BIRMINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
To stay ahead of the competition, companies in Birmingham and the West Midlands must continuously look for new and innovative ways to extract insights from the large volumes of data they acquire and that's why they trust Harnham.Â
Harnham is the best Data & AI recruitment company in Birmingham and the West Midlands because of its focus on providing a tailored recruitment experience and its commitment to delivering results.
Our team of experienced data recruitment consultants have an in-depth knowledge of the Data & AI industry in the West Midlands, and they have built strong relationships with employers and candidates.
With this knowledge and experience, our consultants are able to source the most relevant and suitable Data & AI professionals for our client’s needs. We also have access to a vast network of data professionals and a wide range of job boards, allowing us to find the right talent quickly and efficiently.
Finally, we provide a seamless recruitment experience and a consultative service that ensures our clients’ requirements are met.
Our Birmingham and West Midlands recruitment team is headed up by experienced Senior Manager Jamie Smith
JOBS
LATEST BIRMINGHAM
DATA & AI JOBS
Harnham is a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Head of Data Engineering
Birmingham
£100000 - £120000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING
£120,000 + BENEFITS
BIRMINGHAM (Hybrid)
A strong Head of Data Engineering with experience leading large teams and driving migrations to Azure would be a great addition to this company.
THE COMPANY:
We are working with a client in the financial services space offering specialist lending and savings products. They have been investing in their data and are in the middle of a migration moving from legacy infrastructure to Azure.
THE ROLE:
You’ll be responsible for a 40-person function split across UK locations and offshore, ensuring mission-critical legacy systems continue to operate while leading the migration to modern Azure-based infrastructure. A Head of Data Engineering will need to:
- Lead and manage a 40-person Data Engineering team across multiple locations (UK and India).
- Manage and decommission four legacy data warehouses, while developing cloud-native solutions in Azure.
- Act as a mentor and technical guide to the wider engineering team during this cloud transition.
- Partner with third-party vendors to maintain and evolve the data estate
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Head of Data Engineering will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong experience leading legacy-to-cloud data migrations (ideally to Azure).
- Background working with SQL Server in a regulated environment.
- Proven success managing large, distributed engineering teams (including offshore).
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £120,000 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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Data Scientist (forecasting)
Birmingham
£65000 - £70000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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DATA SCIENTIST (FORECASTING)
£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 where you’ll build and deploy models end-to-end, owning projects from experimentation to production. A Data Scientist (forecasting) will need to:
- Building and deploying ML models (Python, Pandas, GCP)
- Forecasting revenue
- Exploring clustering techniques
- Applying NLP to classify ancillary bookings
- Collaborating with a small, high-calibre team of PhD-level Data Scientists, Engineers, and wider product 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
- Cloud experience e.g. GCP
- A solid foundation in Statistics and ML.
- Experience with forecasting
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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CRM Developer
Birmingham
£40000 - £45000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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CRM Developer
Up to £50,000
Hybrid – 1 day in West Midlands
THE COMPANY
We have partnered with a national conglomerate in the hospitality industry that is looking to continue its growth by adding two more CRM Developers to its already strong central expertise team.
THE ROLE
Essentially acting as an internal consultant for a wide range of in-house brands, this is the perfect opportunity for an experienced CRM Developer to join a fast-growing central expertise team within a national organisation. You’ll have the chance to work on launch initiatives, optimise automation touch-points, and enhance welcome campaigns
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with either HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Experience with Braze is advantageous
Experience in ESPs & CDPs.
Experienced in delivering multiple CRM campaigns.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel your skills and experience to date match this opportunity, send me an email at
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CRM Insight Analyst
Birmingham
£35000 - £43000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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CRM Insights Analyst
Up to £43,000
Hybrid – Birmingham (2x days per week)
THE CLIENT
An exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation in the travel industry.
THE ROLE
In this position, you will deliver insights and analysis on campaign performance, customer segmentation, and audience targeting-all aimed at increasing customer reach and engagement frequency.
SKILLS
Strong experience as a CRM Insight Analyst
Proficiency in SQL
Experience with Python, data visualisation tools, and Google Analytics 4 is a plus.
APPLY
To express your interest, send an email or apply below.
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Senior Pricing Optimisation Data Scientist
Birmingham
£60000 - £70000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Senior Pricing Optimisation Data Scientist
Location: UK-based
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
The Opportunity
Join a global leader in pricing and revenue intelligence, recently expanded through the acquisition of a high-growth startup. As part of a specialised team of highly academic Data Scientists, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge pricing algorithms that help reshape decision-making in travel and hospitality industries.
This is a deeply analytical role that values theoretical understanding and scientific thinking over production engineering. If you enjoy complex, research-driven problems with real-world impact – this is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct deep research into pricing optimisation strategies for hotel revenue
- Develop models in Python using Pandas, statistical tooling, and custom algorithms
- Translate real-world pricing problems into mathematical and statistical frameworks
- Work independently and contribute to a culture of intellectual rigor and curiosity
Ideal Profile
- PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related quantitative field (Master’s with significant pricing optimisation experience considered)
- Strong foundation in statistical modelling, optimisation, and machine learning fundamentals
- Fluent in Python and data science tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)
- Prior experience in revenue management or pricing is a plus, but not required
Interview Process
- Intro chat
- Take-home exercise and presentation
- Sign off chat
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Lead Credit Risk Analyst – (Scorecards)
Birmingham
£45000 - £55000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Lead Credit Risk Analyst – (Scorecards)
Up to £55,000
Hybrid
Birmingham
The Company
I am hiring a Lead Credit Risk Analyst for one of the biggest UK banks focused on providing unsecured and secured lending to their customers. In this role you will leading the scorecard modelling credit cards and loans using SAS and SQL daily in the role.
The Role
As a Lead Credit Risk Analyst, you will be:
- Developing credit risk application and behavioural scorecard models
- Using analytics skills to improve credit risk strategies
- Monitoring the performance or the scorecard and the portfolio performance.
- Working with and presenting to senior stakeholders daily within the role.
- Using SAS to develop credit risk models daily.
Your skills and experience:
To be successful as a Lead Credit Risk Analyst, you will need:
- Strong experience developing credit risk scorecards
- Experience as a credit risk using SAS or SQL daily for scorecard development
- Experience working in unsecured lending portfolios
- Experience working for a bank or in financial services
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Up to £55,000 + benefits package
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Website Content Manager
Birmingham
£200 - £300
+ Digital Analytics
ContractBirmingham, West Midlands
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We’re on the hunt for a Website Content Manager to shape and evolveonline presence across multiple websites and customer touchpoints.
In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for all things website content-overseeing everything from copy creation and SEO optimisation, to project managing new page launches and ensuring brand tone of voice is applied consistently. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to drive engaging, high-performing digital experiences.
Please note this role requires office days in Birmingham – £200-300 per day
What you’ll be doing:
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Lead content strategy and execution across multiple brands and platforms
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Manage the full content lifecycle: from planning and writing to publishing and optimisation
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Build and maintain content within a CMS (preferably Umbraco)
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Ensure all copy is aligned with brand guidelines, tone of voice and SEO best practices
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Collaborate with stakeholders across marketing, product, and digital teams to plan content that meets both business and user needs
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Use analytics and data insight to inform content decisions and continually improve user experience
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Support the wider digital and marketing teams on campaigns and feature rollouts
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Maintain quality control by proofreading, editing, and ensuring accuracy across all content
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Own and optimise processes for content requests, using tools like Trello or similar
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Source, edit, and prepare images for use across digital channels
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Drive commercial value through content-led decisions
What we’re looking for:
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1-2 years experience in a digital content role, ideally managing a website in an ecommerce or B2C setting
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Confident working with content management systems; Umbraco experience a big plus
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Strong copywriting skills for various audiences, with SEO in mind
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Solid understanding of SEO principles and how to apply them
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Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Experience working cross-functionally with a wide range of stakeholders
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Knowledge of tools like Google Analytics (ideally GA4), Trello, or similar platforms
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An eye for design and experience with basic image editing
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A strategic thinker with a hands-on attitude, capable of balancing creative ambition with business objectives
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Data Quality Analyst
Birmingham
£40000 - £45000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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DATA QUALITY ANALYST
Up to £45,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
Help shape the future of data at a pivotal moment for this company’s growth.
THE COMPANY:
This software company has a growing Data team, and are looking for a Data Quality Analyst to help take advantage of their recent migration which has enabled them complete control over their data. They are now scaling fast and need someone dedicated to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
THE ROLE:
A Data Quality Analyst will need experience in:
- Data profiling: spotting inconsistencies
- Data cleansing & transformation: standardising data
- Validation
- Monitoring & reporting
- Documentation
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Quality Analyst will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong experience with SQL/BigQuery
- Experience with Python for automation
- Background in Data Quality and Governance
- Data Visualisation – ideally in Tableau
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £45,000 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 Data Engineer (Azure)
Birmingham
£65000 - £70000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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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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DevOps Engineer
Birmingham
£60000 - £75000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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DevOps Engineer
£70,000-£75,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE UK
An established company in the Media/Advertising spcae is seeking a proactive DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team as they grow and invest.
THE COMPANY:
This company are currently investing in their data team, and are looking for a DevOps Engineer to help as they migrate to a hybrid on prem/cloud environment.
THE ROLE:
A DevOps Engineer will need to:
- Design and implement Linux systems using IAC
- Troubleshooting and resolving service failures
- Supporting architecture and infrastructure
- Networking experience – TCP/IP
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful DevOps Engineer will have the following skills and experience:
- Ability and experience using IAC (Terraform & Ansile)
- Prior experience with both on prem and cloud work (ideally AWS)
- Containerisation experience – e.g. Kubernetes/Docker
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £75,000 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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Data Quality Analyst
Birmingham
£40000 - £45000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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DATA QUALITY ANALYST
Up to £45,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
Help shape the future of data at a pivotal moment for this company’s growth.
THE COMPANY:
This software company has a growing Data team, and are looking for a Data Quality Analyst to help take advantage of their recent migration which has enabled them complete control over their data. They are now scaling fast and need someone dedicated to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
THE ROLE:
A Data Quality Analyst will need experience in:
- Data profiling: spotting inconsistencies
- Data cleansing & transformation: standardising data
- Validation
- Monitoring & reporting
- Documentation
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Quality Analyst will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong experience with SQL/BigQuery
- Experience with Python for automation
- Background in Data Quality and Governance
- Data Visualisation – ideally in Tableau
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £45,000 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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Software Engineering Manager (GCP + Kubernetes)
Birmingham
£90000 - £100000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER
£100,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
This is an opportunity for a strong Software Engineering Manager to utilise both strategic and hands on skills in a Python, GCP and Kubernetes environment.
THE COMPANY:
This is an AI driven company with a platform that offers tools for revenue management, forecatsing and business intelligence.
THE ROLE:
A Software Engineering Manager will need to:
- own and evolve the infrastructure for ML workflows
- Partner with Data Scientists/Engineers, stakeholders
- Write and review Python code
- Manage a small team
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Software Engineering Manager will have the following skills and experience:
- Ability and experience interacting with key stakeholders
- Strong experience in Python
- Experience with GCP
- Background in CI/CD
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Management experience
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £100,000 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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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
