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Data Engineer
London
£60000 - £75000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Data Engineer
Remote (Occasional Travel to Birmingham)
Up to £75,000 + Benefits (12 Months FTC)
Are you a hands-on Data Engineer who enjoys building, maintaining, and optimising modern data systems? We’re working with a well-established UK business currently going through a major transition period, and they’re looking for a Data Engineer to help ensure their data platforms, models, and pipelines continue to run smoothly during this exciting phase of change.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel to Birmingham – ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, technical variety, and the satisfaction of keeping complex data systems reliable and efficient.
Why this role?
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Work across a modern data stack – from ingestion to visualisation – using Python, SQL, Meltano, and Power BI.
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Join a small, high-impact team supporting pricing, revenue, and market analytics.
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Play a key role in maintaining and optimising the business’s data warehouse and dynamic pricing model.
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Gain exposure to Azure cloud, containerisation, and DevOps best practices.
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Salary up to £75,000 with flexible, remote-first working.
What you’ll be doing:
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Managing and maintaining a Python-based data warehouse, ensuring reliable data ingestion and transformation.
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Developing and monitoring data pipelines using Meltano and orchestration tools like Dagster or Airflow.
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Designing and optimising SQL transformations (DBT experience a plus).
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Working within Azure cloud infrastructure following Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.
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Managing Power BI semantic models, DAX measures, and data ingestion from the warehouse.
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Maintaining and improving the existing Python-based dynamic pricing model and web scraping tools.
What we’re looking for:
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Experience across a modern data stack for ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing.
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Strong SQL and Python skills, with an understanding of Kimball-style data modelling.
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Experience with DBT, Dagster, or Airflow for transformation and orchestration.
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Hands-on experience with Azure (preferred), or other cloud environments (GCP/AWS).
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Familiarity with Git-based version control, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
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Strong understanding of Power BI and DAX for building analytical models.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Package & Benefits:
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Salary up to £75,000.
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Remote-first role with occasional travel to Birmingham.
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Opportunity to work across a diverse tech stack and business-critical systems.
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Collaborative, supportive environment with real autonomy.

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Head of Data Engineering (Azure)
£110000 - £130000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentKent
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Head of Data Engineering
Hybrid – Kent (3 Days per Week)
Up to £130,000 + 30% Bonus + Benefits
Are you an experienced data leader ready to take ownership of a large-scale data transformation? We’re working with a leading UK financial services group that’s on a major journey to modernise its data estate – and they’re looking for a Head of Data Engineering to lead the migration from on-premise to a modern, Azure-based cloud platform.
This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone who combines strategic vision with hands-on technical credibility and thrives on building, scaling, and delivering enterprise-grade data solutions.
Why this role?
- Lead the migration of legacy on-premise systems to Azure, driving one of the organisation’s most strategic technology programmes.
- Shape and execute the data engineering roadmap, delivering scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions.
- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, embedding modern cloud-first practices.
- Hybrid flexibility: 3 days per week in the Kent office, with the rest remote.
- Excellent package: up to £130,000 + 30% bonus and comprehensive benefits.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading the end-to-end migration from on-prem to Azure, defining architecture, governance, and delivery best practices.
- Designing, developing, and optimising data pipelines, integration frameworks, and ETL processes in Azure.
- Building and maintaining scalable solutions using Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, and Databricks.
- Establishing robust data governance, quality, and lineage frameworks across all environments.
- Collaborating closely with data architecture, analytics, and IT to ensure a seamless transition and platform stability.
- Managing delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and high quality.
- Developing team capability – coaching engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and ownership.
- Presenting updates and strategic insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven track record leading data engineering teams through large-scale transformations.
- Strong, hands-on understanding of Azure data services – e.g. Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, Purview.
- Direct experience migrating from on-premise environments to Azure, ideally within a regulated or financial services context.
- Deep technical knowledge of data architecture, ETL/ELT, and data modelling.
- Excellent coding skills in SQL and Python, with experience implementing DevOps for data and CI/CD.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement – able to translate technical progress into business outcomes.
- Strategic thinker with a delivery mindset and the ability to influence at senior levels.
✨ Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with Snowflake or hybrid multi-cloud data solutions.
- Familiarity with banking or financial data frameworks such as BCBS239 or IRB.
- Background in agile delivery and infrastructure automation using Terraform or similar.
Package & Benefits:
- Salary up to £130,000 + 30% annual bonus.
- Hybrid working – 3 days per week in Kent office.
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension scheme.

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Scrum Master
Bristol
£80000 - £85000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentBristol
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Scrum Master
Bristol
£80,000 – £85,000 + Benefits (inc. bonus)
*2 days per week in office
THE COMPANY
Harnham has partnered with a global law firm to hire a Scrum Master in Bristol. You will join a global data and IT department of 40+ people, centred around Bristol and Amsterdam (with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
THE ROLE
As Scrum Master, you will:
- Work closely with data, platform, service desk and EUC members of the business
- Support digital, cloud and agile transformation programmes across infrastructure, data and legal technology
- Focus on improving transparency, collaboration and delivery
- Coach team members on agile best practice, removing blockers to workflow efficiency
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
To be considered for this position you must have the following:
- A minimum of 3 years of commercial experience in a Scrum Master role
- At least one relevant Scrum certification
- A strong background in agile principles
- Excellent communication skills
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your details using the Apply button on this page, or contact Nick Mandella at Harnham.

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Senior Data Modeller
London
£70000 - £88000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Senior Data Modeller
Location: London (3 Days a week in office)
Salary: £70,000 – £88,000
Transforming complex financial data into strategic insight, driving innovation, efficiency, and value across large-scale data ecosystems
The Opportunity
This opportunity offers the chance to work on transformative data initiatives within the financial services industry, helping major institutions harness the power of their data to drive innovation and efficiency. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise, developing and implementing robust data models that enable smarter decision-making across complex systems.
You’ll collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic, agile environment that values creativity, inclusivity, and continuous learning. With exposure to large-scale projects and cutting-edge technologies, this position provides a platform to shape how global financial organisations manage and leverage their data.
The Role and Responsibility
In this role, you’ll leverage your consultancy experience to design and deliver robust conceptual, logical, and physical data models that drive transformation across complex financial data ecosystems. You’ll partner with business stakeholders, data architects, and domain experts to translate requirements into scalable data solutions, ensuring alignment with governance and best practices.
The position involves analysing data flows, embedding metadata management, and supporting both structured and semi-structured data, including JSON and XML. Proficiency with Sparx Enterprise Architect, Erwin, PowerDesigner, or Visual Paradigm is key, alongside familiarity with SQL, Python, and financial data standards such as FIBO, FIX, or FpML. Drawing on your consulting background, you’ll bring a strategic mindset, clear communication, and hands-on expertise to deliver value-driven outcomes for clients.
Interview Process
- 60 Minute video in talking through skills and content
- 60 Minute case study – how to operate in a client facing environment
- 30 Minute interview with a Partner (comms/culture)
Bring your consulting expertise, technical precision, and passion for data-driven transformation to a team shaping the future of financial services, apply today!

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3rd line support engineer – Must be dutch speaking
Eindhoven
€60000 - €61000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentEindhoven, North Brabant
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Job Advert: 3rd Line Support Engineer – Healthcare Technology
Our client, a leading provider within the healthcare technology sector, is seeking a highly skilled 3rd Line Support Engineer/Technician to join their dynamic and growing IT team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned technical professional who is passionate about supporting critical healthcare systems and eager to contribute to impactful digital health delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues across infrastructure, applications, and networking
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced incidents related to servers, virtual environments, storage, and end-user technologies
- Support specialised healthcare systems and adhere to clinical safety/security standards
- Work collaboratively with 1st and 2nd line teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Implement improvements, upgrades, and preventative maintenance across the IT estate
- Manage stakeholder communication and ensure minimal downtime for essential healthcare services
- Produce detailed documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a dedicated 3rd line support role
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and O365/M365 environments
- Also need someone working with Azure, SQL
- Expertise in virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls, and routing
- Experience supporting clinical or healthcare applications (desired but not essential)
- Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and ticketing systems
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and compliance
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to directly support solutions that improve patient care and operational delivery within healthcare
- Career growth through exposure to advanced technologies and continuous project work
- Supportive environment focused on professional development and innovation
This is a fantastic chance for someone who thrives in a technically challenging environment and wants to make a real difference in the healthcare sector. Candidates with a passion for supporting mission-critical services and delivering exceptional results will excel in this role.

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Senior Insight Analyst
£45000 - £55000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentWest Midlands
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Senior Insight Analyst
Location: West Midlands (3 days per week)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + benefits
An established UK leader in the industrial distribution space is seeking a Senior Insight Analyst to join its growing Business Transformation team. This role sits at the heart of a business currently modernising its data and reporting landscape, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making across sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and operations.
You’ll play a key role in translating complex data into actionable insight – exploring pricing, rebate performance, cost-to-serve, and ecommerce visibility. Working with modern Microsoft technologies (including Power BI and Fabric), you’ll help shape a cleaner, more unified reporting environment following a major ERP transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead analysis on pricing structures, rebate performance, and margin optimisation.
- Deliver insights across sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and warehousing.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI.
- Support ecommerce and digital performance analysis, defining key metrics.
- Partner with finance on reporting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
- Identify data trends and translate them into actionable recommendations.
- Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ideally in a wholesale/distribution setting.
- Proficiency with Power BI and SQL (experience with Microsoft Fabric a plus).
- Experience in wholesale, distribution or manufacturing sector.
If you would like to register your interest send your cv or apply below.

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Lead Data Scientist
Leicester
£60000 - £80000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentLeicester, Leicestershire
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Lead Data Scientist – Leicester
We are working with a leading UK retailer and ecommerce company. The role focuses on marketing campaigns, recommendation systems and customer segmentation.
You will be a technical lead within the business and work closely with teams to drive measurable impact through various models.
They’re looking for someone with:
- Strong experience in Python & SQL – this will be tested in the interview
- Experience working across MMMs, Attribution, Churn, Propensity or LTV models
- Neural networks or Transformers
The position is hybrid, based in the Midlands, offering flexible working, competitive pay, and excellent benefits.

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Senior Content Marketing Manager
London
£35000 - £45000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentLondon
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Senior Content Marketing Manager
Up to £45,000 | Hybrid (3 days a week in London)
Are you a content leader ready to take ownership of a growing function and drive a digital-first strategy across multiple consumer brands? This is a brilliant opportunity to shape the content direction for one of the UK’s most established property services groups.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Senior Content Marketing Manager to lead a small team and evolve our approach to multi-channel storytelling – from traditional comms to SEO-led digital content. You’ll oversee strategy, tone of voice, and output across several well-known national brands, bringing structure, creativity and innovation to how we communicate with customers.
What You’ll Do
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Own and develop the content strategy across multiple brands and audiences
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Lead and mentor two content executives (digital + editorial focus)
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Shift the business toward richer, digital-first content (blogs, SEO pages, journey content)
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Support lifecycle campaigns across email, print, programmatic and web
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Collaborate with senior stakeholders on content initiatives across marketing, FS and compliance
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Champion new formats – podcasts, AI-assisted writing, SEO optimisation and more
About You
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Experienced content marketer with a strong digital background
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Confident leading and mentoring a small team
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Skilled in adapting tone of voice for multiple audiences
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Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
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Passionate about modern content formats, SEO and content performance
The Details
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Salary: Up to £45,000
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Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in London (Tues/Weds/Thurs)
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Travel: Occasional (approx. twice monthly to other UK offices)
Join a collaborative, forward-looking marketing team and help redefine how a major UK property group connects with its audiences.
Find out more and apply via the link below.
