Head of Data Science & Analytics
Manchester / £100000 - £120000 annum
INFO
£100000 - £120000
LOCATION
Manchester
Permanent
Head of Data Science & Analytics
£100,000-£120,000
Manchester (Hybrid)
The Company
A global content leader is establishing a cutting-edge analytics hub to revolutionise how millions engage with digital media. Operating across publishing, audio, and out-of-home platforms, they create content for some of the most recognisable consumer brands in the UK. With a vast, intricate dataset spanning audience behaviour, advertising effectiveness, and engagement trends, they are now seeking a Head of Data Science & Analytics to spearhead this transformation.
This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to build a centre of excellence within a business where data will directly drive content strategy, monetisation, and organisational direction.
The Role
As Head of Data Science & Analytics, you will architect and deliver predictive modelling and analytics strategies to enhance audience engagement and optimise revenue streams. You will lead a growing team specialising in digital analytics, revenue optimisation, and audience segmentation.
You will operate as both a strategic advisor and a technical authority-partnering closely with product, editorial, and commercial stakeholders while embedding scalable, best-in-class data science practices throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers across multiple analytics domains.
Define, implement, and evangelise best practices across product, digital, revenue, and audience analytics.
Oversee the design and deployment of predictive and statistical models, with particular emphasis on inventory management, customer behaviour analysis, and campaign optimisation.
Build reusable frameworks for experimentation, dynamic pricing, and targeted content strategies.
Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure data-driven insights are actionable and integrated into key strategic decisions.
Drive cultural and organisational change to enhance data-driven decision-making capabilities across the business.
Own the UK analytics roadmap while fostering collaboration across European markets.
Advise and influence at C-suite level, delivering insights that materially impact commercial outcomes.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Minimum of 8 years' experience in data science, analytics, or insight leadership roles.
Expertise in SQL, A/B testing methodologies, and building statistical or predictive models.
Proven success leading cross-functional teams within product, content, or commercial analytics environments.
Strong stakeholder management capabilities, particularly in fast-paced, dynamic organisations.
Demonstrated ability to develop talent and embed a high-performance, data-centric culture.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, commercially actionable narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
Prior experience within media, publishing, audio, or entertainment sectors.
Benefits
Salary: Up to £120,000
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week onsite in Manchester
How to Apply
Please send your CV to Daniel Abbasi at Harnham using the Apply link on this page or connect with Daniel directly to explore the opportunity in more detail.

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€60000 - €65000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentNetherlands
Job Title: Data Management Consultant
Location: Amsterdam
Company: Consultancy
About Us
This client specialize in delivering smart, data-driven solutions that help our clients make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Our team of expert consultants works across industries to tackle complex data challenges with clarity and precision. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Data Management Consultant to join our team and make an impact across multiple client projects.
The Role
As a Data Management Consultant, you’ll play a key role in advising clients on how to manage and leverage their data effectively. You’ll work on a variety of projects, helping organizations improve data governance, quality, architecture, integration, and compliance.
You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs, develop tailored strategies, and implement data solutions that support business goals.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate with clients to assess current data management practices and identify areas for improvement.
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Design and implement data governance frameworks, data quality strategies, and metadata management solutions.
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Support clients with data architecture planning and integration across systems.
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Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry standards.
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Deliver data management roadmaps and best practices.
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Act as a trusted advisor, supporting clients through change and adoption of new data practices.
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Work alongside internal teams including analytics, IT, and project management.
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Proven experience in a data management, data governance, or data consulting role.
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Strong understanding of data frameworks, standards, and best practices.
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Familiarity with tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Talend, or similar.
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Solid grasp of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
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Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights.
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Consultancy or client-facing experience is a strong plus.
What We Offer
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The chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects.
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A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
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Senior research consultant
Amsterdam
€60000 - €65000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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Job Title: Senior research consultant
Location: Amsterdam
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time/Contract – 1 year fixed term contract
About Us
This company are the leading provider of market insights, helping businesses make data-driven decisions to stay ahead in their industries. They work with clients across various sectors, delivering high-quality research, analysis, and strategic recommendations.
The role
They are looking for a Market Research Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing market data, identifying industry trends, and providing actionable insights to support business growth. You will work closely with clients, helping them understand their market position, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research projects
- Collect and analyze market data using surveys, interviews, and industry reports
- Identify key trends, customer behaviors, and competitive positioning
- Prepare detailed reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders
- Provide strategic recommendations based on research insights
- Stay up to date with industry developments and emerging market trends
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field
- Proven experience in market research, consulting, or data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in research tools such as SPSS, Excel, Google Analytics, or similar
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Experience working with clients across different industries is a plus
- Market research experience
Why Join Us?
- Work with a dynamic team in a fast-growing company
- Opportunity to lead exciting research projects with top clients
- Flexible working options (remote/hybrid)
- Competitive salary and professional development opportunities
How to Apply
If you are passionate about market research and want to make an impact, I would love to hear from you!
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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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Director of Machine Learning – NLP & LLMs
New York
$300000 - $325000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNew York
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Director of Machine Learning – NLP & LLMs
Location: Fully Remote
Compensation: $300,000 – $325,000 base salary + performance bonus + equity
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are partnered with a high-growth company at the intersection of AI, legal tech, and financial services, fundamentally transforming how regulated industries leverage language models and machine learning. This organization is building sophisticated NLP/LLM systems to streamline complex workflows for legal and financial professionals.
With executive-level support and increasing product demand, they’re seeking a Director of Machine Learning to lead strategy, research, and engineering execution across NLP and LLM initiatives. This is a rare opportunity to drive technical vision, shape an elite ML team, and build impactful AI systems from the ground up in a regulated space.
THE ROLE
As Director of Machine Learning, you’ll be responsible for setting the long-term machine learning roadmap, leading technical teams, and ensuring the successful development and deployment of scalable NLP solutions. You will report directly to the Head of AI and work closely with executive leadership, product, and engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Leadership: Define the ML vision and roadmap for NLP and LLM-based solutions, aligned with company goals and customer needs.
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Team Building & Management: Hire, mentor, and manage a team of ML engineers and applied scientists. Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.
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Technical Oversight: Guide end-to-end model development-from research and prototyping through production deployment, performance monitoring, and continuous optimization.
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Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with product, legal, engineering, and design teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
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Innovation: Stay ahead of the curve in LLM research and NLP advancements. Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to maintain technical edge.
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Thought Leadership: Represent the company in industry discussions, conferences, and partner conversations. Champion best practices in ethical and responsible AI.
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Operational Excellence: Ensure strong MLOps foundations are in place, including CI/CD, data governance, model monitoring, and security practices.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
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10+ years of experience in machine learning and software engineering, with at least 4+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
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Demonstrated success building and leading teams that develop and deploy NLP/LLM models at scale.
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Deep expertise in Python, ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), and modern NLP tools (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy).
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Experience designing and implementing ML systems in production, especially with large language models (e.g., GPT, BERT, T5).
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Proven ability to align technical initiatives with business goals, working cross-functionally with product and exec teams.
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Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and scalable ML pipelines.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; PhD preferred.
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Publication or open-source contributions in NLP/ML domains (e.g., ACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, EMNLP) a plus.
THE BENEFITS
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Executive-Level Compensation: $300,000 – $325,000 base + bonus + equity potential.
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Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the United States or Canada.
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Elite Talent Environment: Collaborate with top-tier researchers, engineers, and domain experts.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, 401(k), and wellness programs.
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Strategic Impact: Lead a core function at the center of the company’s long-term success.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume to Tim Jonas via the Apply link on this page. We’re excited to connect with experienced ML leaders ready to guide cutting-edge AI development in a deeply impactful space.
KEYWORDS:
Director | Machine Learning | NLP | LLMs | AI Leadership | ML Strategy | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | AI Platforms | MLOps | Legal Tech | Financial Services | Model Deployment | Engineering Management | AI Infrastructure | Hugging Face | Generative AI | Enterprise AI
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