DATA PLATFORM ENGINEERING TALENT SOLUTIONS
Harnham's talent solutions are finely tuned to meet the unique demands of Data Platform Engineering roles. We understand the critical importance of these positions in developing and managing robust, scalable data infrastructure that supports big data and analytics capabilities.Â
Our targeted approach ensures we connect our clients with professionals who not only possess the necessary technical skills but also the innovation and foresight to drive your projects forward.
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HARNHAM?
As a leading authority in data recruitment, our track record is built on successfully placing highly qualified candidates who excel in their fields. Our approach is based on a deep understanding of the data landscape and its evolution, ensuring we bring you candidates who are prepared to meet both current and future challenges.
Our global presence paired with local market expertise allows us to source the best talent worldwide while ensuring a perfect fit for your company's culture and strategic goals. This unique combination maximizes recruitment efficiency and effectiveness, providing you with a competitive edge.
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- Full-Time Employees
We source long-term talent who will become integral to your team, helping to drive your data platform projects from conception to completion. Our permanent recruitment solutions focus on finding candidates who will contribute to and grow with your organisation over time.
- Contract Recruitment:
Our contract recruitment services offer you the flexibility to adapt to changing project demands and short-term needs. This is ideal for scaling your workforce up or down depending on your project lifecycle requirements, providing you with agility in a fast-paced market.
- Customized Talent Consulting
Beyond filling roles, we offer bespoke talent consulting services that include talent mapping, competitive analysis, workforce planning, and strategic recruitment guidance. These services are designed to optimise your talent acquisition strategy and ensure you are well-prepared to face future industry developments.
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Executive Search
We conduct specialized searches for senior and executive-level roles in data platform engineering, ensuring your leadership team has the vision and expertise to drive your strategic initiatives. Our executive search services focus on finding leaders who can transform your data platform capabilities.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist in propelling your data initiatives to new heights.
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Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Senior Data Architect
London
£70000 - £88000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Senior Data Architect – London – Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Senior Data Architect to join a global consultancy specializing in financial services. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, shaping modern data strategies and solutions for leading financial institutions. If you have a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of data systems, we want to hear from you.
The Company
Our client is a top-tier technology and business consultancy known for its innovative approach and commitment to diversity and inclusion. With a strong presence in the financial services sector, they empower their employees to deliver meaningful results and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver data architecture projects, working closely with clients to design efficient and scalable solutions.
- Provide best practice guidance for data management, architecture design, and optimization.
- Develop modern data architecture frameworks, including cloud migration strategies and governance models.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, future-ready solutions.
- Drive data transformation initiatives to unlock value and operational efficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Demonstrable experience in data architecture, strategy, and governance within enterprise settings.
- Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with relevant certifications preferred.
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, cloud migration patterns, and data governance tools.
- Hands-on experience with data privacy, security frameworks, and cost management in cloud ecosystems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience in financial services or other complex industries is advantageous.
What You’ll Gain
- Collaborate with a global network of data professionals and industry experts.
- Work on transformational projects for some of the largest financial institutions.
- Enjoy a flat, inclusive structure where your contributions are recognized.
- Access learning and development programs to enhance your career growth.
- Benefit from family-friendly policies, including enhanced leave and wellness support.
If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now for this exciting opportunity as a Senior Data Architect.
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Principal Data Architect
London
£90000 - £117000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Principal Data Architect – Hybrid – London – No Sponsorship Available
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Data Architect to join a leading consultancy in the financial services sector. This strategic role involves leading complex, high-profile data initiatives that drive innovation and transformation for major financial institutions.
The Company
Our client is a globally recognized consultancy specializing in technology and business transformation within financial services. Known for fostering an entrepreneurial culture and championing diversity, they empower their teams to deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale data architecture projects, providing strategic direction and expert guidance.
- Partner with senior technology leaders to develop and implement modern data strategies.
- Design and deliver innovative solutions for data management, governance, and cloud migration.
- Oversee the development of robust data platforms using cutting-edge cloud technologies.
- Manage project teams, mentor junior staff, and support business development initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience in enterprise data architecture, strategy, and implementation.
- Strong expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) with relevant certifications highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of data modeling, data lake design, and metadata management tools.
- Proven ability to design secure, scalable, and cost-effective data solutions in cloud ecosystems.
- Experience in the financial services sector, with a track record of success in complex environments.
- Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and innovative mindset.
Why Join Us?
- Work on transformative projects with leading financial institutions.
- Join a global network of data strategists, architects, and engineers.
- Enjoy a non-hierarchical, inclusive culture that values your expertise.
- Take advantage of extensive learning and career development opportunities.
- Access competitive family-friendly benefits, including enhanced leave and wellness programs.
If you’re passionate about data innovation and ready to lead groundbreaking projects, we encourage you to apply for the Principal Data Architect role today.
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Data Architect
London
£600 - £630
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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Job Title: Data Architect (Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week)
Rate: £630 per day (Inside IR35)
We are supporting a leading aviation business undergoing a major data platform transformation and are looking for an experienced Data Architect to play a key role in delivering this programme.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on Data Architect role focused on leading the migration of a legacy Oracle estate into AWS and Snowflake. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of engineers while driving the design and implementation of a scalable, modern cloud data platform.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end architecture and delivery of an Oracle to AWS/Snowflake migration
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Oversee and guide a team of data engineers, ensuring best practices and high-quality delivery
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Design scalable, secure, and high-performing data models and pipelines
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Re-engineer legacy Oracle data structures into modern cloud-native architectures
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Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and align technical solutions to business needs
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Ensure strong data governance, quality, and performance across the platform
Key Requirements
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Proven experience as a Data Architect on large-scale cloud migration programmes
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Strong experience migrating Oracle systems to AWS and Snowflake
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Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
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Strong background in data modelling, architecture design, and cloud data platforms
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Experience working with HR data (key requirement)
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Data Architect – HR Integration
London
£600 - £630
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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Data Architect – HR Integration
£600-£630 per day
London
This is an opportunity to join a major HR data transformation programme, playing a pivotal role in shaping new data models and driving the migration from legacy Oracle systems to a modern AWS and Snowflake environment. You will be joining a high-impact team delivering new HR data products that sit at the heart of a large-scale agile transformation.
The Company
They are undergoing a strategic rebuild of their HR data ecosystem as part of a wider digital transformation. Operating in a complex, fast‑paced environment, they are modernising their core HR systems and embedding cloud-first data practices. You will join a collaborative, delivery-focused team that is building out new data foundations and establishing best practice across architecture and engineering.
The Role and Deliverables
* Lead data architecture work across HR datasets, ensuring models are well designed and aligned with business needs.
* Work closely with Oracle SMEs to understand the current-state data structures and translate them into target-state cloud models.
* Collaborate with data engineers to ensure engineering outputs align with the architectural blueprint.
* Support migration work into AWS and Snowflake as part of a new HR solution implementation.
* Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight within a cross-functional delivery team.
* Deliver six defined HR data products over the initial contract period.
Your Skills and Experience
* Strong capability working with HR data, particularly across complex enterprise environments.
* Deep experience in AWS and Snowflake, especially in contexts involving migration from legacy systems.
* Strong understanding of Oracle data models and how to interpret and translate them into cloud architectures.
* Ability to work closely with engineering teams to validate modelling decisions and ensure build quality.
* Clear communicator comfortable influencing stakeholders across architecture, engineering, and product.
How to Apply
If you have the technical depth and architectural mindset to drive an HR data transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.
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Senior Data Modeller
London
£70000 - £88000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Senior Data Modeller
London/Hybrid
Up to £88,000
Are you a keen Data Modeller who is looking to step up and engage with stakeholders whilst still being involved in technical aspects? We are partnering with a management consultancy with a big presence in capital markets, financial services and energy.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Data Modeller will:
-Generate the physical implementation of the data model
-Oversee business analysis to gain understanding for data definition and usage
-Work closely with experts and data architects to analyse the data requirements and to produce and update the data models
-Engage with stakeholders
-Review forums and project delivery in line with company standards
-Help with both internal system data design and lodging of metadata management behaviours
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
-Data modelling experience in financial services industry working with large scale data migration programmes
-Experience with financial services industry standard models
-Stakeholder management experience and skills- an ability to communicate with all stakeholders to understand the business requirements
-Project lifecycle experience
-Understanding of UML or logical data models
-Experience with RDBMS’s
-Experience with data modelling tools like SparX, Erwin or similar
-Skills in SQL and Python is nice to have but not essential
-Experience with curating ontologies and experience with OWL/TTL/RDF is preferred
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Data Governance Manager
New Malden
£70000 - £75000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNew Malden, London
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Data Governance Manager
Hybrid London (1 day/week)
Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We’re hiring a Data Governance Manager to help build trusted, well-governed data foundations across a growing, tech-led insurance business. This is a hands-on role shaping how data supports analytics, AI, and decision-making across the organisation.
Why this role?
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Own and deliver a company-wide data governance strategy.
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Work in a modern, cloud-based environment (GCP today – AWS/Azure experience welcome).
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Shape data ownership, quality, lineage, and access control.
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Hire and manage a Data Quality Analyst.
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Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the London office.
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Salary up to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits.
What you’ll do:
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Design and embed scalable data governance frameworks.
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Define data domains, ownership, and stewardship with engineering and business teams.
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Implement standards for data quality, metadata, lineage, and documentation.
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Support compliance, privacy-by-design, and responsible data access.
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Improve data literacy and governance adoption across teams.
What we’re looking for:
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Experience delivering data governance in modern, cloud-based data platforms.
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Strong understanding of metadata-driven governance and analytics/AI data needs.
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Experience with data catalogues, quality, and access control tooling.
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Confident communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have:
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Regulated industry experience (insurance/FS).
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Exposure to dbt or modern data tooling.
Cloud note: GCP experience is a bonus, not a requirement – strong AWS or Azure backgrounds are welcome.
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Data Governance Analyst
London
£50000 - £60000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Data Governance Analyst
Central London (4 days a week)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation that is investing heavily in data governance and data quality. You will play a key role in helping the business establish a stronger data culture, improve data literacy, and build trust in the data that supports critical decision making across global teams.
The Company
They are a highly respected international organisation operating in a complex, data‑rich environment. The business is growing its data governance capability and placing significant importance on data standards, ownership, and quality. You will work in a collaborative team that partners with global stakeholders to streamline processes, define governance frameworks, and enhance how data is used across core business functions.
The Role
Depending on experience, you will support or lead data governance activity across the organisation. Responsibilities include:
* Acting as a key point of contact for data governance requests and stakeholder engagement across global offices.
* Managing the data governance issues log, including prioritisation, tracking, and driving resolution.
* Working closely with Data Stewards to understand data domains, ownership and usage.
* Supporting or leading Data Steward meetings and helping stakeholders apply governance processes correctly.
* Configuring, maintaining, and improving the data catalogue and metadata within the data management tool.
* Helping the business adopt governance standards by improving process documentation and data literacy.
* Identifying continuous improvement opportunities across data quality, metadata, lineage, and governance processes.
* Supporting business teams in understanding where data is used and how it flows across systems.
Your Skills and Experience
* Strong commercial experience in data governance, data management, business analysis or similar data roles.
* Ability to work confidently with stakeholders, guiding them through processes and following up proactively.
* Experience with data governance or cataloguing tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Data360 or similar.
* Good understanding of metadata, data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear actions for the business.
* Experience working in regulated, professional services or global organisations is advantageous.
* For senior candidates, deeper governance expertise and the ability to lead frameworks, meetings and deliverables.
What They Offer
* Salary between £50,000 and £60,000, with up to £65,000 achievable.
* Four days per week in the office.
* Free breakfast, lunch and dinner provided onsite.
* Private medical insurance.
* Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5 percent.
* Yearly wellbeing fund.
* Income protection, life insurance and critical illness cover.
* Private GP services.
* Travel insurance and dental coverage.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Holiday purchase options.
* Clear opportunities to grow into a more senior data governance role.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right next step in your data governance career, please submit your CV to be considered.
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Principal Data Architect
London
£100000 - £117500
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Principal Data Architect
Shoreditch, London (3 days onsite)
£100,000 to £117,500 plus benefits
This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Data Architect to join a high‑growth consultancy environment where you will shape enterprise data architecture for major clients, lead impactful transformation programmes, and work across modern cloud ecosystems. If you enjoy solving complex data challenges while operating in a collaborative, people‑focused culture, this role offers the scope and visibility you’re looking for.
The Company
They are a global consulting organisation with a strong reputation in data strategy, data architecture, and digital transformation. Known for delivering end‑to‑end solutions, they support clients across financial services, capital markets, insurance, and energy. Their teams operate in modern, cloud‑centric environments and are trusted to lead critical data initiatives as part of wider transformation programmes. You will join an established data capability with deep technical expertise and a commitment to innovation and high‑quality delivery.
The Role
As a Principal Data Architect, you will:
* Lead complex consulting engagements, guiding clients on data architecture design, governance, and best practice.
* Shape modern data architectures across cloud platforms, supporting large‑scale transformation and migration programmes.
* Develop and embed data strategy, data modelling approaches, and enterprise data standards.
* Work directly with senior client stakeholders, influencing long‑term data roadmaps.
* Contribute to thought leadership, capability development, and revenue‑generating activity.
* Support and mentor project teams, ensuring high‑quality delivery across engagements.
Your Skills and Experience
You will bring:
* Strong commercial experience as a Data Architect within complex, enterprise environments.
* Financial services or related domain exposure such as capital markets, insurance, or wealth.
* Hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
* Expertise in enterprise data modelling including conceptual, logical and physical modelling.
* Experience designing cloud‑based data platforms, data governance frameworks, and modern data architectures.
* The ability to communicate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.
* Consulting skills such as stakeholder engagement, solution ownership and influencing business leaders.
What They Offer
* Salary between £100,000 and £117,500 depending on experience.
* Discretionary bonus.
* Private medical insurance.
* Pension with enhanced employer contribution options.
* 25 days annual leave with ability to buy or sell days.
* Business coaching and clear development pathways.
* Life insurance.
* Genuine progression opportunities based on performance rather than tenure.
* Hybrid working with 3 days onsite in London.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your data architecture career, please apply with your CV.
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Consulting Data Engineer – Scala Focus
$70 - $100
+ Data Engineering
ContractNew York
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Consulting Data Engineer (Scala focus)
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Consulting Data Engineer to work directly with enterprise clients on modernizing data platforms and enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven use cases. This role is highly hands-on and client-facing, focused on building scalable data solutions that translate complex data into real business value.
You’ll play a key role in shaping data architectures, supporting cloud migrations, and helping teams unlock insights from large, distributed datasets. If you enjoy variety, technical depth, and working at the intersection of data and strategy, this role offers meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
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Drive end-to-end delivery of data engineering initiatives across analytics, AI, and platform modernization efforts
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Architect and build cloud-native data platforms designed for scale, performance, and reliability
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Partner closely with client stakeholders and internal teams to align technical solutions with business objectives
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Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices for distributed data processing, migrations, and deployments
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Contribute ideas, patterns, and feedback to continuously improve consulting approaches and data solutions
Qualifications
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6+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or cloud-based data solutions
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Strong development skills in Scala, especially in recent roles
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Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with exposure to multi-cloud environments
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Advanced knowledge of distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark
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Experience designing and deploying end-to-end data solutions, including CI/CD and MLOps workflows
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Hands-on Databricks experience is required
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Engagement Details
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Contract position (initial 6-month term, with strong extension potential)
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40 hours per week
Why This Role
You’ll work alongside experienced data practitioners on initiatives that influence how organizations use data and AI. This is an opportunity to continuously learn, solve meaningful problems, and deliver solutions that have real-world impact.
Note: We are not engaging third-party staffing agencies for this position.
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Candidate – Data Analyst
I’ve had a great experience with Harnham. The recruiter provided great advice and ensured that I understood everything, and even followed up with me after I started my new role to see how I was settling in. I would recommend Harnham as a great recruitment company for anyone looking for a role in data and analytics.
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Client – Data Direction – Broadcast Media
I have worked with Harnham for over 2 years now as our main Analytics Recruiter partner and I am very pleased with the overall service and the people we have hired via Harnham. Harnham’s team is very good at understanding our recruitment needs and always come back with relevant and well scanned CVs, which saves me precious time.
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Client – Director of People Operations
We’ve been collaborating with Harnham to recruit some key positions for our company, and they have been incredible partners. They team has been great and efficient. They understood our needs perfectly and provided us very talented candidates. We'll keep collaborating with them in the future. Thank you for your excellent job!
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I've been a Senior Data Engineer for about 4-5 years and Harnham is one of the best recruitment agencies I worked with. There was a time when my offer fell through and the recruiter I was working with at Harnham jumped in to the rescue and scheduled interviews for me within a couple of days. Really good agency and some great people.
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Candidate – Chief Data Officer
It was a real treat to work with Harnham. My recruiter consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I navigated through the recruitment process as smooth as possible. I had been in contact with other professional at Harnham in the past and I can attest that the level of professionalism is always top-notch.
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Candidate – Market Research Analyst
Thanks to Harnham, I am now in a role that suits me. My recruiter was able to quickly identify the skills I had to offer and match me up with his client. It was a win-win for everyone. I was given great advice throughout the process, and I also appreciated the follow-ups that I received.
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