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 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)

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Operations Researcher

London

£300 - £350

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Contract
London

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Job Title: Senior Research Executive
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week
Contract Length: 4 months
Day Rate: £300-£350 per day

About the Role

Our client is ooking for a Senior Research Executive to support the rollout of a new digital product launching in the UK and expanding into new international markets. This is a fast-paced, fixed-deadline project central to UX research and data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

  • CSAT Survey Execution (via Qualtrics):

    • Program and manage app-intercept surveys in collaboration with the product team

    • Support beta testing and rollout across multiple markets

    • Coordinate translations and research ops (critical priority)

    • Handle end-to-end survey operations including localisation and legal compliance

  • Research Coordination:

    • Communicate with key stakeholders across markets

    • Ensure intercepts and translations are fully functioning

    • Support evaluation of external research agencies and feasibility of off-the-shelf solutions

Must-Have Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Qualtrics

  • Operational Researcher Experience
  • Proven research operations capabilities

  • Exceptional coordination and stakeholder management

Nice-to-Have

  • UX research

  • Experience in multi-market digital product launches

  • Familiarity with CSAT or survey setup across markets

Team You’ll Work With

  • Lead UX Researcher

  • Data Analyst

  • Head of Digital

  • Product Team

  • One rep per target market

What Sets an Excellent Candidate Apart

  • Has led similar CSAT or intercept-based survey projects

  • Comes from a UX-focused research environment rather than traditional market research

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Senior research consultant

€60000 - €65000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Netherlands

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Job Title: Senior Research Consultant
Location: Amsterdam
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us:
This boutique agency are a forward-thinking market research agency, passionate about delivering high-impact insights to help brands grow. With clients across sectors including FMCG, finance, tech, and healthcare, they combine rigorous research with strategic thinking to drive real-world business decisions.

The Role:
They are looking for a driven and experienced researcher who thrives on unearthing insight from data and turning it into powerful stories that influence business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and lead end-to-end quantitative and/or qualitative research projects

  • Develop proposals, research frameworks, and methodologies tailored to client needs

  • Present actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders

  • Manage and mentor junior team members, ensuring project delivery to a high standard

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor

  • Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and best practices to enhance our offering

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years’ experience in market research, ideally agency-side

  • Strong background in either quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methodology research

  • Proven ability to manage complex projects from pitch to delivery

  • Excellent storytelling and presentation skills

  • A consultative mindset with strong commercial acumen

  • Ability to inspire and mentor junior researchers

Why Join?

  • Work with leading global and national brands

  • Collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

  • Flexible working options and generous benefits package

Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about research that makes a difference and want to join a dynamic and respected team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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Head of CRO

London

£65000 - £75000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Head of CRO
Location: Covent Garden, London – 3 days a week in the office
Salary: Up to £75,000

The Company
This performance marketing agency and consultancy partners with globally recognised names across entertainment, publishing, e-commerce, B2B, and travel. Their client base includes brands like the Financial Times, The Independent, and Experian. They offer a full-service approach across digital strategy, performance media, experimentation, CRO, and analytics.

The Role
The business is looking for a Head of CRO to lead their experimentation function, taking over from the current lead who is transitioning into a new role. This is a great opportunity for someone to take ownership of CRO delivery across key client accounts, with the scope to begin managing a small team within 3-6 months.

Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership

  • Act as the lead point of contact for CRO delivery on specific clients

  • Present strategic recommendations clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders

  • Prioritise testing plans that deliver measurable commercial impact, even when working with limited retainer time

Team Management & Mentoring

  • Support and develop a small team of junior CRO execs (line management expected within 3-6 months)

  • Guide day-to-day delivery, provide direction, and unblock technical or process-related issues

  • Champion development through training, feedback, and upskilling opportunities

Strategic Planning & Delivery

  • Own end-to-end CRO strategy from planning to implementation

  • Analyse performance data to identify impactful testing opportunities

  • Ensure all CRO delivery aligns with both business objectives and user needs

Internal Leadership

  • Take full ownership of the CRO function as if it were your own business unit

  • Drive operational efficiency and improve internal processes

  • Contribute to a collaborative, proactive and supportive team culture

Experience & Skillset
Must Have:

  • Proven experience delivering CRO strategy in a commercially focused environment

  • Comfortable owning the full experimentation lifecycle: planning, testing, optimisation

  • Strong strategic thinker – able to prioritise the right initiatives that move the needle

  • Commercially minded – understands client needs and how to deliver within real-world constraints

  • Quantitative analysis skills – able to uncover insights and draw testing hypotheses from data

  • Confident storyteller – skilled at communicating test results and strategy through data

  • Familiar with tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to digital product or SaaS environments

  • Experience in an agency or other client-facing, delivery-focused role

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Data management consultant

€60000 - €65000

+ Data Management & Governance

Permanent
Netherlands

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Job Title: Data Management Consultant
Location: Amsterdam
Company: Consultancy


About Us

This client specialize in delivering smart, data-driven solutions that help our clients make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Our team of expert consultants works across industries to tackle complex data challenges with clarity and precision. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Data Management Consultant to join our team and make an impact across multiple client projects.


The Role

As a Data Management Consultant, you’ll play a key role in advising clients on how to manage and leverage their data effectively. You’ll work on a variety of projects, helping organizations improve data governance, quality, architecture, integration, and compliance.

You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs, develop tailored strategies, and implement data solutions that support business goals.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to assess current data management practices and identify areas for improvement.

  • Design and implement data governance frameworks, data quality strategies, and metadata management solutions.

  • Support clients with data architecture planning and integration across systems.

  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry standards.

  • Deliver data management roadmaps and best practices.

  • Act as a trusted advisor, supporting clients through change and adoption of new data practices.

  • Work alongside internal teams including analytics, IT, and project management.


Requirements

  • Proven experience in a data management, data governance, or data consulting role.

  • Strong understanding of data frameworks, standards, and best practices.

  • Familiarity with tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Talend, or similar.

  • Solid grasp of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights.

  • Consultancy or client-facing experience is a strong plus.


What We Offer

  • The chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects.

  • A collaborative and inclusive team environment.

  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

  • Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

  • Hybrid and flexible working options

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Digital Analytics Consultant – Contract

London

£400 - £450

+ Digital Analytics

Contract
London

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Digital Analytics Consultant – Contract
Travel Client
London (hybrid)
£400-£450 per day – Inside IR35

We’re working with a well-known travel brand currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation in their marketing and analytics function. They’re looking for a Digital Analytics Consultant to unlock value from their marketing data.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong marketing analytics background, comfortable working across Adobe Analytics, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Intelligence (formerly Datorama) and Tableau.

You will be supporting the marketing and digital analytics teams with:

  • Supporting with deep dives in Adobe Analytics
  • Building dashboards in Tableau using Salesforce data
  • Surfacing insights from existing data sources
  • Using Marketing Cloud Intelligence to activate marketing data
  • Exploring multi-touch attribution and supporting early steps in attribution modelling
  • Contributing to personalisation initiatives tied to app and campaign performance

Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience working with Adobe Analytics
  • Experience building dashboards with Tableau
  • Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Intelligence (Datorama)
  • Familiarity with attribution modelling and marketing performance measurement
  • Background in app analytics and personalisation is a plus

Benefits

£400-£450 per day inside IR35, 3-6 month contract, London (hybrid)

How to Apply

Register your interest by sending your CV to Lloyd Dunstall via the Apply link on this page

Digital Analytics / Marketing Analytics / Adobe Analytics / Tableau / Marketing Cloud Intelligence / Datorama / Attribution / Multi-touch Attribution

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Programmatic Sales Consultant

London

£300 - £400

+ Digital Analytics

Contract
London

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Programmatic Sales Consultant

£300-£400 Per Day (Inside IR35)

Length- 3-6 Months

Start Date – ASAP

Role and Responsibilities-

  • Lead strategic sales initiatives to onboard and grow DSP partnerships, exceeding revenue targets.

  • Build relationships with senior decision-makers across DSPs, ad exchanges, and media platforms.

  • Drive lead generation via networking, events, and digital tools to seize new opportunities.

  • Negotiate and secure high-value contracts, fostering long-term DSP partnerships.

  • Deliver market-informed insights and strategic guidance

  • Provide stakeholders with detailed performance analysis, including sell-through rates and campaign conversion metrics.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor products to DSP needs and enhance client experience.

  • Lead enablement sessions aligning sales, ops, and tech teams on programmatic workflows.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends and tech developments to refine strategy and maintain market leadership.

  • Deliver impactful presentations and demos to senior stakeholders

  • Create tailored programmatic media kits based on specific DSP requirements.

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Programmatic Sales Consultant – Contract

London

£350 - £400

+ Digital Analytics

Contract
London

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Programmatic Sales Consultant – Contract
Arts & Media Platform
Central London (Hybrid)
£350-£400 per day Inside IR35

An innovative arts and entertainment platform based in the heart of London is looking for a Programmatic Sales Consultant to join on a contract basis. The business is known for its immersive digital installations and large-scale screen displays – offering a unique and engaging canvas for advertisers.

This is a strategic sales-focused role, perfect for a programmatic specialist who has moved into a commercial, client-facing position. With premium digital inventory now available across their network of screens and events, the organisation is seeking someone who can go to market, build a revenue stream, and sell this opportunity to advertisers and agencies.

You’ll be the first commercial programmatic sales hire, tasked with monetising a new programmatic offering and bringing in advertisers who want to align with their cutting-edge experiences.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record in selling programmatic ad space
  • Strong knowledge of DSPs (e.g. The Trade Desk, BroadSign, or similar)
  • Commercial mindset – able to build relationships and generate new business
  • Understanding of how to monetise unique digital environments (e.g. billboards, screens, events)
  • Comfortable attending client meetings and presenting proposals

Benefits

£350-£400 per day inside IR35, 3-6 month contract, Central London (hybrid)

How to Apply

Register your interest by sending your CV to Lloyd Dunstall via the Apply link on this page

Programmatic / Programmatic Sales / Sales / DSP / The Trade Desk / BroadSign / Media / Advertising

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Digital Analyst

London

£150 - £230

+ Digital Analytics

Contract
London

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Digital Analyst

Day rate – £150- £230

Location – 4 days per week in London office

Start date- ASAP

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Optimise the technical implementation of tracking and account configurations, ensuring accurate data collection across digital platforms.

  • Maintain high data quality and consistency across web properties, aligning measurement strategies with Marketplace KPIs and identifying growth opportunities.

  • Collaborate on product road maps by translating requirements into effective tagging strategies, managing GTM and data layer integration.

  • Troubleshoot tracking issues and data discrepancies in partnership with internal teams and external agencies.

  • Conduct regular analytics audits and health checks to validate data accuracy and integrity across systems.

  • Design and maintain user-friendly dashboards and interfaces, and contribute to the development of innovative measurement tools.

Requirements:

  • Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of advanced analytics tools, including Adobe Analytics, Tableau, and Looker, to deliver actionable insights across digital platforms.

  • Own the setup and maintenance of tracking solutions using Adobe DTM or Launch, ensuring accurate data collection and alignment with business goals.

  • Integrate web analytics with CRM systems to create a unified view of user behaviour and support targeted marketing initiatives.

  • Apply strong HTML and JavaScript skills to customise tracking solutions, troubleshoot data collection issues, and support web development teams as needed.

  • Manage web analytics platforms end-to-end, including data validation, segmentation, and reporting, to support performance analysis and strategic decision-making.

  • Design and build advanced dashboards to visualise complex data sets, enabling stakeholders to easily track KPIs and monitor performance trends.

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