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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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)

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Senior Data Strategy Consultant

London

£60000 - £70000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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SENIOR DATA STRATEGY CONSULTANT
£60,000-£70,000 + BONUS (UP TO 20-30%)
LONDON – OFFICE-BASED, FULL-TIME

Please note, you must be a UK resident and hold full right to work

ABOUT THE BUSINESS
This is a newly launched consultancy and product business, spun out of a large, complex organisation where data, analytics, automation, and operational excellence have played a central role in driving transformation at scale.

The business has been created with senior backing to operate independently, serving external clients across property and other asset-heavy sectors, while continuing to support large-scale transformation programmes within its original parent organisation.

There are two core pillars:

  • Consultancy – Helping organisations improve operational efficiency, delivery, and execution, with strong early traction from large enterprise clients.
  • Software Products – Building scalable, repeatable tools that go beyond data foundations. A flagship product is already delivering material cash-flow improvements by accelerating operational processes and has strong cross-industry potential.

This is an early-stage business with momentum, clear commercial demand, and ambitious growth plans over the next 2-3 years.

THE TEAM
You’ll join a small, flat-structured leadership team where delivery, ownership, and pace matter more than hierarchy.

The environment is hands-on and entrepreneurial, with close collaboration between consultancy, product, and engineering. You’ll work directly with senior leadership while helping create the delivery structure that allows the business to scale.

THE ROLE
This is a senior, delivery-focused consulting role with significant responsibility and visibility.

You will act as the day-to-day owner of client engagements, running projects end to end across both consultancy-led and product-enabled work. This role combines project leadership, client management, internal coordination, and commercial awareness.

It’s an “operations / head consultant” style position – ideal for someone who enjoys running complex engagements, bringing structure to ambiguity, and keeping momentum across multiple workstreams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project & Delivery Leadership

  • Own end-to-end delivery across consultancy and product-led engagements.
  • Build and manage delivery plans, timelines, and milestones.
  • Ensure high-quality execution and outcomes across all projects.

Client Engagement

  • Act as the primary client-facing lead on engagements.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Maintain focus, momentum, and confidence throughout delivery.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with engineering, product, and analytics teams to ensure alignment.
  • Translate client needs into clear delivery requirements.
  • Keep technical teams focused and unblocked.

Commercial & Growth Support

  • Support new business activity by shaping delivery approaches.
  • Contribute to winning and scoping new work where appropriate.
  • Help establish delivery best practices as the business grows.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential

  • 4-5 years’ experience in consulting or a similar delivery-focused environment.
  • Proven experience running complex projects and workstreams.
  • Strong client-facing skills with senior stakeholder exposure.
  • Background in operational efficiency, analytics, engineering, automation, or transformation programmes.
  • Excellent organisational and project leadership capability.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in property or asset-heavy sectors.
  • Exposure to product-led consulting models.
  • Involvement in early-stage or high-growth business environments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Ambitious, commercially minded, and delivery-oriented.
  • High emotional intelligence with the gravitas to operate at senior levels.
  • Comfortable working closely with technical teams without needing to be deeply technical.
  • Enjoys being in the “engine room” of delivery.
  • Hungry to help build a business, not just deliver isolated projects.

WHY APPLY?

  • Join a newly formed business with strong backing and real market demand.
  • Take on a senior, visible role with genuine influence over delivery and growth.
  • Work across consultancy and product-led engagements.
  • Benefit from meaningful bonus potential tied to project and business success.
  • Be part of a team building something from the ground up, with clear progression over the next 2-3 years.

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Data Scientist

Chicago

$120000 - $140000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
Chicago, Illinois

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Data Scientist – Product & Analytics
Hybrid (US-based)
Salary up to $140,000 base + benefits

Are you a Data Scientist who wants their work to genuinely matter?

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, global SaaS business whose products are used by thousands of organisations to improve real-world outcomes at scale. This is a chance to join a highly collaborative Analytics & Insights function where data science directly shapes products, strategy, and decision-making.

In this role, you’ll work end-to-end – from building robust data pipelines through to deploying predictive models that drive measurable impact. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and domain experts, translating complex problems into scalable, data-driven solutions.

What you’ll be doing

  • Building and deploying statistical and machine learning models to support forecasting, prediction, and optimisation

  • Designing scalable data pipelines using modern tooling to turn complex data into actionable insights

  • Running experiments and hypothesis testing to measure product impact and improve outcomes

  • Partnering cross-functionally to solve high-value business and customer problems

  • Ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance through monitoring and validation

What we’re looking for

  • Commercial experience in Data Science or Applied Analytics (SaaS experience a plus)

  • Strong foundations in statistics and machine learning

  • Hands-on experience with Python and SQL

  • Exposure to cloud or distributed data environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Spark, etc.)

  • Someone who enjoys working across teams and seeing their work used in production

Why apply?

  • Hybrid working with flexibility

  • Salary up to $140,000 base plus a strong benefits package

  • Work on meaningful, real-world problems at scale

  • High visibility role with genuine influence over product and strategy

  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture with strong technical peers

If you’re looking for a role where your models don’t sit on a shelf – this is worth a conversation.

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AI Engineer

Dublin City Centre

€100000 - €120000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
Dublin City Centre, Dublin

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AI ENGINEER – DUBLIN – ONSITE

We are working with an early‑stage AI startup who recently closed a large pre‑seed round. This is a fast-paced start up environment.

Role:

  • Lead backend + AI engineering with full ownership of features.
  • Work with LLMs, agentic systems, telephony, and messaging integrations.
  • Shape the technical direction in a fast‑moving, high‑impact environment.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience
  • Solid experience with AI/LLM systems.
  • Proactive, clear communicator, comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Experience in a product‑led tech company.

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Head of Engineering

Manchester

£100000 - £130000

+ Data Management & Governance

Permanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Head of Engineering – Remote

Managing teams across Data Engineering, Data Science and BI

We are working with a leading AI company who are looking for a Head of Engineering to manage a team of 30 technical resources across Data Engineering, Data Science/ML and BI.

This is a strategy and management role and will require someone with experience managing large technical teams.

What you will do:

  • Lead a diverse engineering organisation spanning Data, ML, Web, DevOps, and QA to power a platform trusted by major global brands.
  • Architect, enhance, and scale systems that handle enormous search datasets and sophisticated distributed processing.
  • Play a key role in defining how the industry navigates LLM‑driven search across platforms like Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and others.
  • Advance AI‑enhanced development practices within a company already operating at the forefront of GenAI adoption.
  • Partner closely with the CTO to shape technology strategy and drive meaningful innovation.
  • Enjoy significant ownership and impact within a rapidly scaling SaaS business tackling real technical challenges.

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Senior Product Manager

€70000 - €80000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Nederland

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Senior Product Manager – B2B SaaS (Public Procurement)

Location: Copenhagen or Utrecht (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Product

About the Company

The organisation is a growing B2B SaaS provider operating in the public procurement space. Its platform supports public sector organisations and suppliers in managing complex procurement processes, ensuring compliance, transparency, and efficiency across the full procurement lifecycle.

Working at the intersection of technology, regulation, and public impact, the company serves customers in a highly regulated environment where usability, reliability, and trust are critical.

The Role

The organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to take ownership of key product areas within its B2B SaaS platform. This role will play a central part in shaping product strategy and delivery, balancing user needs, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Product Manager will work closely with engineering, design, and commercial teams and will have significant influence over roadmap priorities and product outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product domains
  • Lead product discovery with public sector customers and suppliers
  • Translate user needs, regulatory requirements, and business goals into clear product requirements
  • Define and prioritise initiatives based on impact, value, and risk
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and design to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Act as a key stakeholder partner for sales, customer success, and leadership teams
  • Use data, customer feedback, and market insights to guide continuous improvement

Required Experience and Skills

  • 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager in a B2B SaaS environment
  • Proven experience owning complex products used by multiple stakeholder groups
  • Strong understanding of SaaS product development, discovery, and agile delivery
  • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven domains
  • Excellent communication, prioritisation, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience in public procurement, government, or regulated industries
  • Familiarity with procurement legislation or frameworks
  • Experience working with public sector or enterprise customers
  • International or multi-market product experience

What the Organisation Offers

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working model in Copenhagen or Utrecht
  • High-impact role in a mission-driven SaaS company
  • Opportunity to shape a product used across the public sector
  • Collaborative and supportive working culture

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Python Scraping Engineer

City of London

£40000 - £60000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
City of London, London

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Python Scraping Engineer

Location: Fully remote

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000

The Opportunity

I’m looking for a Python Scraping Engineer to join a growing AI-focused data team.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain large-scale production web scrapers
  • Tackle advanced anti-bot and detection systems
  • Work with browser automation and dynamic, JavaScript-heavy sites
  • Improve scraper reliability, throughput, and data quality
  • Collaborate closely with data engineers and AI teams to ensure scraped data is trusted and usable

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong Python-based scraping experience (production, large-scale)
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • Anti-bot detection & evasion
    • Browser fingerprinting
    • CAPTCHA solving
    • Proxy and IP management
    • HTTP protocols and browser networking
  • Hands-on experience with browser automation tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer)
  • Comfortable debugging complex scraping failures at scale

Tech Preferences

  • Python (preferred)

Interview Process

  1. CTO interview
  2. Meet the team

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Senior Python Scraping Engineer

City of London

£60000 - £70000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
City of London, London

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Senior Python Scraping Engineer

Location: Fully remote

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

The Opportunity

I’m looking for a Python Scraping Engineer to join a growing AI-focused data team.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain large-scale production web scrapers
  • Tackle advanced anti-bot and detection systems
  • Work with browser automation and dynamic, JavaScript-heavy sites
  • Improve scraper reliability, throughput, and data quality
  • Collaborate closely with data engineers and AI teams to ensure scraped data is trusted and usable

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong Python-based scraping experience (production, large-scale)
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • Anti-bot detection & evasion
    • Browser fingerprinting
    • CAPTCHA solving
    • Proxy and IP management
    • HTTP protocols and browser networking
  • Hands-on experience with browser automation tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer)
  • Comfortable debugging complex scraping failures at scale

Tech Preferences

  • Python (preferred)

Interview Process

  1. CTO interview
  2. Meet the team

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Head of Engineering

Edinburgh

£130000 - £130000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Edinburgh

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Head of Engineering

Location: Fully remote

Salary: up to £130,000

The Opportunity

I’m partnered with an AI driven company who are hiring a Head of Engineering.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead a 30-person multidisciplinary organisation across Data Engineering, BI, and Data Science
  • Own and evolve the engineering and data roadmap in partnership with the CTO
  • Drive architecture, scalability, and platform evolution for enterprise clients
  • Extend existing systems into new AI-driven search and intelligence use cases
  • Champion engineering best practices, delivery standards, and continuous improvement
  • Act as a bridge between technical teams, product, and leadership
  • Provide leadership across ML, GenAI, and distributed systems initiatives

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience leading data and/or engineering organisations at scale
  • Strong background in data engineering, with close collaboration with data science and MLOps
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to go deep technically when required
  • Solid understanding of engineering processes, architecture, and modern delivery practices
  • Genuine interest in AI, ML, and GenAI systems

Interview Process

  1. CTO interview
  2. Meet the wider team

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