The Data And AI Podcast

This podcast will cover a range of topics such as finding data talent, and AI training. We will also discuss more advanced subjects like assessing the value of your data team, identifying biases in AI and addressing pay gaps in Data and AI.

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Data and ai podcast: All Episodes

Dive deep into the world of AI, data, and analytics

Episode 22: Bridging the Data Skills Gap – How to Upskill and Build Analytics Culture

Episode 21: GenAI breakthroughs, roadblocks and what to learn next

Episode 20: How Incrementality and MMM Are Changing Marketing Analytics

Episode 19: How AI Innovation & Hiring Are Evolving Hand in Hand

Exclusive! Harnham to 15,000: The Shift to Personalisation

Episode 18: Beyond the Numbers: Humanising Your Customer Data

Episode 17: Bridging the Consumer Experience Gap: What Brands Get Wrong

Episode 16: The Past, Present, and Future of Experimentation

Episode 15: Utilising Data for Market Fit

Episode 14: Geospatial Analytics – Past, Present and Future

Episode 13: Democratising Data

Episode 12: How to Build and Retain High-Performing Analytics Teams

Episode 11: Leading with a People-First Approach: Navigating Growth in Data and AI

Episode 10: From Payday Lending to AI: Navigating the Credit Risk Landscape

Episode 9: The State and Future of AI

Episode 8: The Next Data Wave: Emerging Trends in Data Management and Governance

Episode 7: Futurecast: Skillsets, Decisions, and the Role of AI

Episode 6: Getting Into the Data Industry Without a STEM Degree

Episode 5: Diversity Equity & Inclusion – How Data Leaders Can Take Action

Episode 4 – Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 US Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 3: Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 UK Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 2 – Data Literacy (with Waseem Ali & David Reed)

Episode 1 – Quantifying the Benefit of Data (with Waseem Ali & Craig Civil)

Data Recruitment & AI Talent Solutions

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Welcome to a recruitment journey like no other. At Harnham, we're always interested in finding the right people to join our team.

 

Product Analyst

London

£80000 - £90000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Product Analyst
London (Hybrid – 2x Days a Week in Office)
£80,000-£90,000

The Company

Are you a commercially-minded Product Analyst or Product Data Scientist looking to make an impact in a fast-growing, PE-backed consumer tech business? This is a unique opportunity to join a company in an exciting growth phase, working alongside an experienced and data-driven leadership team!

The Role

You’ll sit within a highly collaborative Data team and act as a key partner to Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams, using data to shape strategy, improve personalisation, and create a best-in-class experience for millions of users. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, commercially focused, and passionate about understanding user behaviour to drive measurable outcomes

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Analysing user behaviour, spotting trends, and telling compelling data stories to influence product strategy
  • Designing, running, and evaluating experiments to optimise product performance and improve conversion
  • Defining and aligning key metrics across teams, ensuring consistent measurement and insight delivery
  • Building and maintaining dashboards and self-serve tools for quick access to core insights
  • Conducting deep-dive analysis to inform strategic decisions and drive measurable product improvements

Your Skills & Experience

I’m looking for someone who is excited to work in a product-focused, consumer-facing environment, and who brings:

  • Strong SQL
  • Python/R experience preferrable
  • Experience with dbt and modern data stacks a bonus
  • A proven ability to turn data into actionable insights and communicate them clearly to stakeholders
  • Experience in a B2C or consumer tech environment, ideally with a focus on product analytics or experimentation

The Benefits

  • Salary up to £80,000 – £90,000
  • Bonus

How to Apply

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

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Head of Engineering

Birmingham

£110000 - £130000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Birmingham, West Midlands

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Head of Engineering

£110,000 – £130,000

Remote

This is an opportunity to lead engineering for a cutting‑edge AI and data platform that is redefining how enterprise brands navigate both traditional and LLM‑driven search.

THE COMPANY

They are a global technology business building market‑leading search intelligence products used by major enterprise brands.

THE ROLE

As a Head of Engineering, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team with clear ownership, setting engineering and AI standards.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

  • Own the execution of the engineering roadmap across all core products and drive architectural decisions for distributed data processing, ML pipelines and modern web systems.
  • Ensure systems scale to support large datasets and evolving GenAI workloads.
  • Champion engineering excellence including testing, observability, documentation and incident response whilst guiding teams on AI‑assisted and agentic coding practices.
  • Balance delivery speed, technical debt and long‑term stability in fast‑moving product areas.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Head of Engineering will have the following skills and experience:

  • Confidence operating across ML delivery, GenAI and distributed data.
  • Cloud experience – ideally AWS.
  • Understanding of Spark, Databricks or similar data technologies
  • Knowledge of modern web (TypeScript or React) and .NET
  • Strong grounding in CI/CD, containerisation and monitoring.

BENEFITS

The successful Head of Engineering will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £110,000 – £130,000 – depending on experience
  • Competitive bonus and benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.

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Head of Engineering

Leeds

£110000 - £130000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Head of Engineering

£110,000 – £130,000

Remote

This is an opportunity to lead engineering for a cutting‑edge AI and data platform that is redefining how enterprise brands navigate both traditional and LLM‑driven search.

THE COMPANY

They are a global technology business building market‑leading search intelligence products used by major enterprise brands.

THE ROLE

As a Head of Engineering, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team with clear ownership, setting engineering and AI standards.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

  • Own the execution of the engineering roadmap across all core products and drive architectural decisions for distributed data processing, ML pipelines and modern web systems.
  • Ensure systems scale to support large datasets and evolving GenAI workloads.
  • Champion engineering excellence including testing, observability, documentation and incident response whilst guiding teams on AI‑assisted and agentic coding practices.
  • Balance delivery speed, technical debt and long‑term stability in fast‑moving product areas.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Head of Engineering will have the following skills and experience:

  • Confidence operating across ML delivery, GenAI and distributed data.
  • Cloud experience – ideally AWS.
  • Understanding of Spark, Databricks or similar data technologies
  • Knowledge of modern web (TypeScript or React) and .NET
  • Strong grounding in CI/CD, containerisation and monitoring.

BENEFITS

The successful Head of Engineering will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £110,000 – £130,000 – depending on experience
  • Competitive bonus and benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Head of Engineering

Manchester

£110000 - £130000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Head of Engineering

£110,000 – £130,000

Remote

This is an opportunity to lead engineering for a cutting‑edge AI and data platform that is redefining how enterprise brands navigate both traditional and LLM‑driven search.

THE COMPANY

They are a global technology business building market‑leading search intelligence products used by major enterprise brands.

THE ROLE

As a Head of Engineering, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team with clear ownership, setting engineering and AI standards.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

  • Own the execution of the engineering roadmap across all core products and drive architectural decisions for distributed data processing, ML pipelines and modern web systems.
  • Ensure systems scale to support large datasets and evolving GenAI workloads.
  • Champion engineering excellence including testing, observability, documentation and incident response whilst guiding teams on AI‑assisted and agentic coding practices.
  • Balance delivery speed, technical debt and long‑term stability in fast‑moving product areas.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Head of Engineering will have the following skills and experience:

  • Confidence operating across ML delivery, GenAI and distributed data.
  • Cloud experience – ideally AWS.
  • Understanding of Spark, Databricks or similar data technologies
  • Knowledge of modern web (TypeScript or React) and .NET
  • Strong grounding in CI/CD, containerisation and monitoring.

BENEFITS

The successful Head of Engineering will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £110,000 – £130,000 – depending on experience
  • Competitive bonus and benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Product Analyst

£80000 - £90000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
East Midlands

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Product Analyst
East Midlands (Hybrid – 2x Days a Week in Office)
£80,000-£90,000

The Company

Are you a commercially-minded Product Analyst or Product Data Scientist looking to make an impact in a fast-growing, PE-backed consumer tech business? This is a unique opportunity to join a company in an exciting growth phase, working alongside an experienced and data-driven leadership team!

The Role

You’ll sit within a highly collaborative Data team and act as a key partner to Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams, using data to shape strategy, improve personalisation, and create a best-in-class experience for millions of users. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, commercially focused, and passionate about understanding user behaviour to drive measurable outcomes

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Analysing user behaviour, spotting trends, and telling compelling data stories to influence product strategy
  • Designing, running, and evaluating experiments to optimise product performance and improve conversion
  • Defining and aligning key metrics across teams, ensuring consistent measurement and insight delivery
  • Building and maintaining dashboards and self-serve tools for quick access to core insights
  • Conducting deep-dive analysis to inform strategic decisions and drive measurable product improvements

Your Skills & Experience

I’m looking for someone who is excited to work in a product-focused, consumer-facing environment, and who brings:

  • Strong SQL
  • Python/R experience preferrable
  • Experience with dbt and modern data stacks a bonus
  • A proven ability to turn data into actionable insights and communicate them clearly to stakeholders
  • Experience in a B2C or consumer tech environment, ideally with a focus on product analytics or experimentation

The Benefits

  • Salary up to £80,000 – £90,000
  • Bonus

How to Apply

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Analytics Manager

Manchester

£100000 - £120000

+ Digital Analytics

Permanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Analytics Manager

Location: UK (Remote)
Type: Permanent

Salary: £120k

Overview

We are supporting a rapidly scaling, product-led digital business seeking an Analytics Manager to lead analytics delivery and embed data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining technical execution, stakeholder partnership and people leadership. You’ll shape how analytics operates, influence strategic decisions and grow a small team as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Analytical Delivery

  • Write complex SQL to analyse large-scale behavioural, transactional and operational datasets

  • Build and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks using modern BI tools

  • Conduct deep-dive analysis into customer behaviour, product performance and commercial outcomes

  • Lead experimentation, hypothesis testing and performance measurement

  • Design scalable analytics models and data structures to support growth

Stakeholder Partnership

  • Act as the analytics partner to senior stakeholders across product, commercial, risk and finance teams

  • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations

  • Present insights through written outputs and senior forums

  • Support regulatory, operational and commercial reporting requirements

People & Function Leadership

  • Manage and develop a small team of analysts/analytics engineers

  • Set priorities, review outputs and ensure analytical quality

  • Coach team members on technical skills and stakeholder engagement

  • Contribute to hiring and the long-term analytics roadmap

Experience & Skills Required

  • Advanced SQL capability (complex joins, CTEs, window functions, optimisation)

  • 5+ years’ experience in analytics or data roles

  • Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing analysts

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Background in digital, financial, regulated or high-volume data environments

  • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous settings

Desirable

  • Experience with experimentation or statistical analysis

  • Exposure to modern data modelling or transformation tools

  • Product or growth analytics background

What’s On Offer

  • High-impact leadership role with clear progression

  • Significant autonomy and ownership

  • Competitive salary + long-term incentive

  • Fully remote working within the UK

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Data Analytics Consultant

London

£50000 - £60000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Data Analytics Consultant

London

Up to £60,000

Are you an avid Data Analyst with experience in a fast-paced environment? We are partnering with a data focused consultancy looking to bring someone in who is comfortable working with imperfect datasets.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Analytics Consultant will:

-Build quality Power BI models and reports

-Work with clients to understand their objectives, needs and operational processes

-Communicate technical findings into clear insights

-Continue the development of automated analytics solutions

-Work with large datasets to identify opportunities, risks and trends

-Add to internal best practice

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

-Strong experience in Power BI semantic models (DAX, modelling and performance optimisation)

-Advanced SQL including complex joins, transformations and optimisation

-Some exposure to Python

-Strong skills with Excel for modelling and analytics

-Strong academics background (for example maths, engineering, economics, computer science etc.)

-Good communication skills

-Around 3 years minimum experience working in a fast paced environment

APPLY BELOW!

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Research Manager

Warwick

£45000 - £55000

+ Digital Analytics

Permanent
Warwick, Warwickshire

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Research Manager – Insights

Location: Midlands (Hybrid – Warwick area)
Type: Permanent

Salary : Up to £55k

Overview

We are partnering with an established insights and research consultancy seeking a Client Manager to lead quantitative research projects and act as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients.

This role sits at the intersection of research delivery, client management and insight storytelling. You’ll manage projects end-to-end while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Project Leadership

  • Lead multiple quantitative research projects from initial brief through to final debrief

  • Own client relationships, acting as the primary day-to-day contact

  • Translate business questions into robust research designs

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard

Insight & Analysis

  • Analyse research data and develop clear, actionable insights

  • Create compelling presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders

  • Support brand, communications and performance insight work

  • Ensure insight outputs are commercially relevant and decision-focused

Commercial & Team Contribution

  • Manage project budgets and cost control

  • Mentor and support more junior team members

  • Contribute positively to team culture and knowledge sharing

  • Support continuous improvement in ways of working

Experience & Skills Required

  • Strong experience in quantitative research (ideally brand or communications)

  • Proven client management and project ownership experience

  • Confident, clear and persuasive communicator (written and verbal)

  • Experience delivering actionable insight rather than data only

  • Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

Desirable

  • Full-service research exposure

  • Experience mentoring junior colleagues

  • Background in agency or consultancy environments

What’s On Offer

  • Hybrid working with a Midlands base

  • Broad client exposure and varied project work

  • Clear development and progression pathways

  • Supportive, inclusive team environment

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