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 23: Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Data Protection in an AI-Driven World

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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PPC Manager

London

£55000 - £65000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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PPC Manager (Paid Search)

London (Hybrid) – £55 to 65k

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a leading global e-commerce brand looking for a PPC Manager to drive paid search performance across key markets.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll own strategy, execution, and optimisation of campaigns across multiple platforms, delivering measurable growth and working closely with trading and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute PPC strategies aligned to commercial objectives
  • Manage and optimise campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Apple Search Ads
  • Oversee budgets, forecasting, and ROAS performance
  • Monitor KPIs and deliver actionable performance insights and reporting
  • Manage Google Merchant Center and optimise shopping feeds
  • Run A/B tests and continuous performance experimentation
  • Stay ahead of PPC trends, tools, and algorithm updates
  • Mentor and support junior team members where applicable

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience managing PPC campaigns with strong results
  • Expertise in Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Ads, and Apple Search Ads
  • Experience with Google Shopping and Merchant Center
  • Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach
  • Commercial mindset, ideally within retail or e-commerce
  • Advanced Excel skills (Looker or similar a bonus)
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
  • Strong understanding of the broader digital marketing landscape

Ways of Working

  • Hybrid model (3 days in office)
  • Fast-paced, collaborative e-commerce environment
  • High visibility role with strong commercial impact
  • Data-led, performance-driven culture

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Private medical care
  • Generous staff discount
  • 25 days holiday + additional celebration day
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Access to exclusive sample sales and employee perks

How to Apply

If you’re a performance-driven PPC expert looking to make an impact in a global retail brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or reach out to me!

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Staff Software Engineer

Manchester

£150000 - £170000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Staff Software Engineer

£150,000 – £170,000

Liverpool St., London (3 days a week in office)

THE COMPANY

This is an opportunity to operate at the centre of a high-impact engineering team building AI-native products at pace. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, shipping production-grade solutions and prototypes that directly influence business outcomes. If you enjoy combining hands-on engineering with shaping technical direction, this role offers real scope and visibility.

THE ROLE

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of AI‑driven systems and prototypes, shaping scalable solutions that unlock value from complex data.

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

  • Design and build AI-driven systems, internal tools, and platform components.
  • Deliver prototypes and production-ready solutions at pace.
  • Modernise and integrate complex systems through API development and data services.
  • Contribute to the evolution of a shared data platform and engineering standards.
  • Improve development workflows through automation and intelligent tooling.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence architecture and technical.
  • Take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Staff Software Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong commercial experience designing and building software systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and SQL in production environments.
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure and modern development practices.
  • Ability to own complex problems and deliver high-quality solutions independently.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, system design, and scalable architectures.
  • Comfortable working across varied codebases and technologies.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions.

BENEFITS

The successful Staff Software Engineer will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £150,000 – £170,000 – depending on experience

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

Staff Software Engineer

Birmingham

£150000 - £170000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Birmingham, West Midlands

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Staff Software Engineer

£150,000 – £170,000

Liverpool St., London (3 days a week in office)

THE COMPANY

This is an opportunity to operate at the centre of a high-impact engineering team building AI-native products at pace. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, shipping production-grade solutions and prototypes that directly influence business outcomes. If you enjoy combining hands-on engineering with shaping technical direction, this role offers real scope and visibility.

THE ROLE

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of AI‑driven systems and prototypes, shaping scalable solutions that unlock value from complex data.

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

  • Design and build AI-driven systems, internal tools, and platform components.
  • Deliver prototypes and production-ready solutions at pace.
  • Modernise and integrate complex systems through API development and data services.
  • Contribute to the evolution of a shared data platform and engineering standards.
  • Improve development workflows through automation and intelligent tooling.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence architecture and technical.
  • Take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Staff Software Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong commercial experience designing and building software systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and SQL in production environments.
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure and modern development practices.
  • Ability to own complex problems and deliver high-quality solutions independently.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, system design, and scalable architectures.
  • Comfortable working across varied codebases and technologies.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions.

BENEFITS

The successful Staff Software Engineer will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £150,000 – £170,000 – depending on experience

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

Senior Software Engineer

Manchester

£90000 - £110000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Senior Software Engineer

£90,000 – £110,000

Liverpool St., London (3 days a week in office)

This is an opportunity to join a highly technical environment focused on building AI-native products at pace. You will work at the core of an organisation where rapid prototyping, experimentation, and delivering tangible outcomes each week is expected. If you enjoy transforming complex data into practical solutions and thrive in high-autonomy teams, this role offers significant impact and visibility.

THE COMPANY

They are a data-driven organisation investing heavily in modern engineering practices and AI-led transformation. Their focus is on unlocking value from complex, legacy systems by building scalable platforms and intelligent tooling. The engineering team operates as a small, high-impact unit, partnering closely with senior technical leadership. They prioritise speed, ownership, and delivering real outcomes over process-heavy structures.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Software Engineer you will build and ship AI‑driven tools and prototypes at pace, turning complex data into practical, high‑impact solutions.

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

  • Build and deploy AI-driven tools, applications, and internal platforms.
  • Prototype new data products and concepts rapidly, often delivering weekly outputs.
  • Modernise legacy systems through API development and AI-assisted analysis.
  • Develop services that improve data accessibility, quality, and usability.
  • Contribute to shared data platforms and internal engineering standards.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to shape technical direction.
  • Continuously improve development workflows through automation and tooling.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Senior Software Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong commercial experience building and shipping software products.
  • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and SQL within production environments.
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure and modern development practices.
  • Ability to build prototypes quickly and iterate based on feedback.
  • Interest in data structures, data quality, and system design.
  • Comfortable working across unfamiliar codebases and technologies.
  • Clear communication, with confidence presenting technical work and ideas.

BENEFITS

The successful Senior Software Engineer will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £90,000 – £110,000 – depending on experience

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

Staff Software Engineer

London

£150000 - £170000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
London

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Staff Software Engineer

£150,000 – £170,000

Liverpool St., London (3 days a week in office)

THE COMPANY

This is an opportunity to operate at the centre of a high-impact engineering team building AI-native products at pace. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, shipping production-grade solutions and prototypes that directly influence business outcomes. If you enjoy combining hands-on engineering with shaping technical direction, this role offers real scope and visibility.

THE ROLE

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of AI‑driven systems and prototypes, shaping scalable solutions that unlock value from complex data.

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

  • Design and build AI-driven systems, internal tools, and platform components.
  • Deliver prototypes and production-ready solutions at pace.
  • Modernise and integrate complex systems through API development and data services.
  • Contribute to the evolution of a shared data platform and engineering standards.
  • Improve development workflows through automation and intelligent tooling.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence architecture and technical.
  • Take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Staff Software Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong commercial experience designing and building software systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and SQL in production environments.
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure and modern development practices.
  • Ability to own complex problems and deliver high-quality solutions independently.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, system design, and scalable architectures.
  • Comfortable working across varied codebases and technologies.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions.

BENEFITS

The successful Staff Software Engineer will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £150,000 – £170,000 – depending on experience

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

Senior Software Engineer

Birmingham

£90000 - £110000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Birmingham, West Midlands

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Senior Software Engineer

£90,000 – £110,000

Liverpool St., London (3 days a week in office)

This is an opportunity to join a highly technical environment focused on building AI-native products at pace. You will work at the core of an organisation where rapid prototyping, experimentation, and delivering tangible outcomes each week is expected. If you enjoy transforming complex data into practical solutions and thrive in high-autonomy teams, this role offers significant impact and visibility.

THE COMPANY

They are a data-driven organisation investing heavily in modern engineering practices and AI-led transformation. Their focus is on unlocking value from complex, legacy systems by building scalable platforms and intelligent tooling. The engineering team operates as a small, high-impact unit, partnering closely with senior technical leadership. They prioritise speed, ownership, and delivering real outcomes over process-heavy structures.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Software Engineer you will build and ship AI‑driven tools and prototypes at pace, turning complex data into practical, high‑impact solutions.

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

  • Build and deploy AI-driven tools, applications, and internal platforms.
  • Prototype new data products and concepts rapidly, often delivering weekly outputs.
  • Modernise legacy systems through API development and AI-assisted analysis.
  • Develop services that improve data accessibility, quality, and usability.
  • Contribute to shared data platforms and internal engineering standards.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to shape technical direction.
  • Continuously improve development workflows through automation and tooling.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Senior Software Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong commercial experience building and shipping software products.
  • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and SQL within production environments.
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure and modern development practices.
  • Ability to build prototypes quickly and iterate based on feedback.
  • Interest in data structures, data quality, and system design.
  • Comfortable working across unfamiliar codebases and technologies.
  • Clear communication, with confidence presenting technical work and ideas.

BENEFITS

The successful Senior Software Engineer will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £90,000 – £110,000 – depending on experience

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

Senior Software Engineer

London

£90000 - £110000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
London

To Apply for this Job Click Here

Senior Software Engineer

£90,000 – £110,000

Liverpool St., London (3 days a week in office)

This is an opportunity to join a highly technical environment focused on building AI-native products at pace. You will work at the core of an organisation where rapid prototyping, experimentation, and delivering tangible outcomes each week is expected. If you enjoy transforming complex data into practical solutions and thrive in high-autonomy teams, this role offers significant impact and visibility.

THE COMPANY

They are a data-driven organisation investing heavily in modern engineering practices and AI-led transformation. Their focus is on unlocking value from complex, legacy systems by building scalable platforms and intelligent tooling. The engineering team operates as a small, high-impact unit, partnering closely with senior technical leadership. They prioritise speed, ownership, and delivering real outcomes over process-heavy structures.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Software Engineer you will build and ship AI‑driven tools and prototypes at pace, turning complex data into practical, high‑impact solutions.

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

  • Build and deploy AI-driven tools, applications, and internal platforms.
  • Prototype new data products and concepts rapidly, often delivering weekly outputs.
  • Modernise legacy systems through API development and AI-assisted analysis.
  • Develop services that improve data accessibility, quality, and usability.
  • Contribute to shared data platforms and internal engineering standards.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to shape technical direction.
  • Continuously improve development workflows through automation and tooling.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Senior Software Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong commercial experience building and shipping software products.
  • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and SQL within production environments.
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure and modern development practices.
  • Ability to build prototypes quickly and iterate based on feedback.
  • Interest in data structures, data quality, and system design.
  • Comfortable working across unfamiliar codebases and technologies.
  • Clear communication, with confidence presenting technical work and ideas.

BENEFITS

The successful Senior Software Engineer will receive the following benefits:

  • Salary between £90,000 – £110,000 – depending on experience

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

Senior Digital Product Analyst

London

£70000 - £80000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Senior Product Analyst
London, Hybrid
Salary up to £80,000

This is a high-impact opportunity for a Senior Product Analyst to shape how data informs product strategy within a purpose-driven, digital platform environment. You will lead on product analytics capability, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful insights that directly influence product performance and user experience.

The Company
They are a global organisation supporting businesses to improve transparency, responsibility, and performance across complex operations. Their technology platform enables clients to measure, assess, and enhance key business outcomes through data-driven insights. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, they are investing further in their product analytics capabilities. The culture encourages collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth.

The Role

  • Lead the development and evolution of product analytics across the platform
  • Partner with product, design, and technology teams to deliver actionable data insights
  • Define and track success metrics for product features and releases
  • Enable teams to measure and optimise performance through data-led decision making
  • Own analytics implementation across tools such as Google Analytics and tag management platforms
  • Ensure accurate tracking and maintain a scalable, reliable data layer
  • Support data engineering workflows, including pipelines into cloud data platforms
  • Measure the impact of product changes using experimentation and A/B testing
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to scope tracking requirements and identify improvement opportunities
  • Build and maintain dashboards and reports to support ongoing product insights
  • Act as a mentor and technical lead, supporting the development of analytics best practices

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in product analytics within a digital or technology-led environment
  • Hands-on experience with analytics tools such as GA4, Hotjar or similar platforms
  • Expertise in tag management, ideally Google Tag Manager
  • Experience working with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake or BigQuery
  • Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or ThoughtSpot
  • Strong understanding of experimentation methods, including A/B testing
  • Experience working in agile environments and cross-functional teams
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Senior Product Analyst role, please submit your application to learn more.

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