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UX/UI Designer – Contract
Leeds
£250 - £300
+ Digital Analytics
ContractLeeds, West Yorkshire
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UX/UI Designer – Contract
Online Healthcare
Leeds – 1 day per week in the office
£250-£300 per day – Outside IR35
A well-established online healthcare company is searching for a Lead UX/UI Designer on a contract basis. With a rapidly growing roadmap and multiple exciting streams of work across both human and pet health, they need a confident, proactive designer who can hit the ground running.
Role & Responsibilities
- Working across 45+ live projects with another 35+ in the roadmap – you’ll never be short of variety
- Designing for end-to-end customer journeys across web and app, including areas like prescriptions, health services, vaccinations, pet prescriptions, and OTC products
- Bringing strong UX thinking and polished UI execution to every brief, balancing usability with brand
- Navigating a regulated industry – so an eye for compliance and how it shapes design and CTAs will really help
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Skills & Experience
- A strong background in UX/UI, with e-commerce and healthcare experience
- Experience working agency-side would be a benefit
- Experience in a regulated or compliance-heavy environment is a big plus
- A great personality and attitude – you’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Comfortable handling high volumes of work without dropping quality
- Expertise working with Adobe Suite and Figma
Benefits
£250-£300 per day, outside IR35, Leeds, 1 day per week in the office
How to Apply
Register your interest by sending your CV to Lloyd Dunstall via the Apply link on this page
UX / UI / Design / E-commerce / Healthcare / Adobe Suite / Figma
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Lead Credit Risk Analyst- Scorecard Developer
London
£40000 - £60000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentLondon
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LEAD CREDIT RISK ANALYST- SCORECARDS
LONDON – HYBRID
UP TO £60,000
Join a leading ethical lender who are looking for a Lead Credit Risk Modelling Analyst to drive the development and optimisation of credit scorecards that enable fair, data-driven decisions across the lending products.
THE ROLE
- Own the design, development, and implementation of credit scorecards (application and behavioural) for loan products.
- Champion fair lending practices by ensuring models are unbiased, explainable, and regulatory compliant.
- Use advanced statistical and machine learning techniques (e.g., logistic regression, decision trees, Python, SAS) to model credit risk.
- Monitor and continuously improve model performance, including stress testing and scenario analysis.
- Provide strategic input on credit risk appetite, lending policy, and portfolio segmentation.
REQUIREMENTS
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scorecard development (ideally in unsecured personal loans or similar).
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Strong skills in statistical modelling and data analysis using Python, R, SAS, or similar.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send over your CV below!
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Data Engineer (Airflow)
Manchester
£55000 - £60000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentManchester, Greater Manchester
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DATA ENGINEER
£55,000-£60,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE UK
An established company in the Media/Advertising spcae is seeking a proactive Data Engineer to join their innovative team as they grow and invest.
THE COMPANY:
This company are currently investing in their data team, and are looking for a Data Engineer to help gather requirements and build solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to help build out the data platforms and create frameworks to enable them ensure data drives value across the business.
THE ROLE:
A Data Engineer will need to:
- Building & maintaining ELT/ETL pipelines
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business
- Own data engineering roadmap
- Manage data warehouse (gathering requirements and building solutions)
- ensure alignment with data management and quality
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Engineer will have the following skills and experience:
- Ability and experience interacting with key stakeholders
- Strong experience in SQL/Python
- Good understanding of Airflow/DBT
- Experience with GCP/AWS
- Background in CI/CD
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £60,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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Senior Data Platform Engineer
Manchester
£75000 - £80000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentManchester, Greater Manchester
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SENIOR DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER
£75,000-£80,000 + BENEFITS
PIMARILY REMOTE
An opportunity to join a popular telecoms company expanding into new markets!
THE COMPANY:
Over the past few years, this telecoms company has expanded. With a rich data set, they have lots of data to work with and are keen to bring in a Senior Data Platform Engineer to help with enabling real time data processing.
THE ROLE:
A remote working Senior Data Platform Engineer will need to:
- Scale real-time data processing for analytics and automation
- Enhance experimentation frameworks
- Optimise the Martech data ecosystem
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Senior Data Platform Engineer will have the following skills and experience:
- Ability and experience interacting with key stakeholder
- Java experience for microservicing
- Streaming experience e.g. Kafka, Kinesis, Flink
- Cloud experience – AWS, Azure, GCP
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £75,000-80,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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Lead Full Stack Engineer
Leicester
£55000 - £65000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLeicester, Leicestershire
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LEAD FULL STACK DEVELOPER
£60,000-£65,000
LEICESTER (Hybrid)
This opportunity is a blend of the strategic and hands on. You will be able to develop products and enhancing existing ones using the latest software engineering tools.
THE COMPANY:
A chance to work with a manufacturing company who have been increasingly invested in growing their data capabilities recently.
THE ROLE:
A Lead Fullstack Developer will need to:
- Develop Node.js code
- Manage a team
- Plan sprints
- Contribute to code reviews
- Ensure Quality Assurance
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Lead Fullstack Engineer will have the following skills and experience:
- Experience in Node.js and full stack development
- Understanding of database management – e.g. SQL
- Management & mentoring experience
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £65,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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Databricks Data Engineer (Contract)
London
£550 - £600
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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Databricks Data Engineer – Contract
Location: Hybrid in London, 2 days per week
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: £550 to £600 per day, Inside IR35
We are working with a leading organization that plays a key role in the UK’s energy sector, driving forward innovative data solutions to support the transition to renewable energy. As part of their strategic initiatives, they are preparing for an upcoming regulatory change that will require detailed reporting on complex data products.
This organization manages a vast amount of critical data, primarily from smart meters and power generators, which is essential for building impactful dashboards and driving operational efficiency. With these developments on the horizon, the team is looking for an experienced contractor to assist with a growing backlog, enhance data pipelines, and improve the overall quality and output of their data operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Build and maintain scalable data lakehouse architectures using Databricks.
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Design and develop ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data processing.
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Manage both structured and unstructured datasets, optimizing performance and reliability.
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Set up structured streaming pipelines (using Kafka).
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Support Power BI reporting by preparing and transforming datasets.
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Deploy infrastructure and manage environments using Terraform and CI/CD practices.
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Collaborate with the engineering team to resolve backlogs and support data product delivery.
Required Experience & Skills
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Extensive experience with Databricks in production environments.
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Strong analytical skills with large, complex datasets (structured and unstructured).
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Proven experience in building ETL/ELT pipelines.
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In-depth understanding of Azure services (Data Factory, Azure Functions, Synapse, etc.).
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Advanced SQL skills, including performance tuning and query optimization.
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Strong Python programming skills.
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Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
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Proficiency in CI/CD processes and version control.
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Solid experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
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Experience with cloud-based networking and distributed systems.
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Analytics Manager (12-month FTC)
London
£55000 - £65000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentLondon
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Analytics Manager – Retention (12-Month FTC, Maternity Cover)
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office near Liverpool Street)
Salary: Up to £65,000
Drive Customer Loyalty & Retention for a Leading UK Fashion Retailer
An established UK fashion retailer is looking for an experienced Analytics Manager – Retention to join their high-performing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead customer analytics initiatives in a fast-paced, digitally evolving environment with significant investment behind data and tech.
The Role:
In this role, you’ll lead retention-focused analytics, helping the business understand customer behaviours and drive loyalty across its omnichannel experience. You’ll manage a small team and work cross-functionally to guide strategy through data-led insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and develop retention and customer analytics across the business
Track key metrics like sales volume, opt-ins, retention rate, customer lifetime value, and uplift from campaigns
Lead test-and-control methodologies and analyse marketing campaign ROI
Deliver insights to optimise customer journeys and enhance retention strategies
Manage and mentor two direct reports
Collaborate across teams including marketing, digital, and data enablement
Tech & Skills Needed:
Advanced SQL skills (essential)
Strong data visualisation experience (e.g. Tableau or Power BI)
Python skills are a plus, but not essential
Proven people management experience
Background in retail, ecommerce or a customer-focused environment preferred
Why Apply?
Work within a tech-forward organisation investing heavily in data and digital
Greenfield opportunity to shape retention analytics from the ground up
Join a supportive, cross-functional analytics team during a pivotal growth phase
Be part of a team using one of the most innovative data platforms in UK retail
Ready to shape the future of customer retention at a major UK brand?
Let’s have a chat – this could be a brilliant move for your next chapter.
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Senior Analyst
Orpington
£65000 - £85000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentOrpington, London
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Senior Data Analyst / Data Manager – High-Growth Consumer Subscription Business
Orpington (Hybrid – 3 days in office) | £75,000 DOE | High-Impact Role
A fast-scaling, consumer-facing subscription business is seeking a Senior Data Analyst / Data Manager to take full ownership of its data operations during a period of rapid expansion. Operating at the intersection of entertainment, competitions, and e-commerce, the company offers free-to-enter prize draws and exclusive subscriber rewards – including VIP experiences and monthly benefits.
After significant growth in 2024 (headcount increased 5x), the business is preparing for international expansion and requires a dedicated, commercially-minded data lead to build scalable systems, deliver insights, and support decision-making across all teams.
The Role:
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Build and manage the company’s data warehouse and ETL processes
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Develop and maintain dashboards in Looker Studio; conduct analysis in SQL
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Provide actionable insights to marketing, product, and leadership teams
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Prioritise incoming data requests and deliver timely solutions
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Own data governance, quality audits, and the development of long-term strategy
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Report directly to the founder and be a key part of the leadership team
What They’re Looking For:
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3+ years in data analytics roles (ideally within e-commerce, gaming, or digital subscriptions)
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Strong SQL skills and experience with Looker Studio or similar BI tools
- Product Analytics and Experimentation experience
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Proven experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines and data infrastructure
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Commercially driven with a track record of using data to drive business value
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Adaptable, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Key Details:
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Salary: Circa £75,000 (range £60,000-£85,000 depending on experience)
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Location: Orpington (3 days per week in the office required)
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Sector experience in e-commerce, betting, or digital consumer products is highly valued
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Preference for candidates with stable employment history and strong stakeholder communication skills
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