NOTTINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT & EAST MIDLANDS
OVERVIEW
Our East Midlands Data & AI Recruitment teams are currently partnering with some of the industry’s most exciting data-driven organisations and are at the forefront of the Data Science recruitment space.
Our aptitude for matching the best AI and Data talent with the best companies is second to none. If you’re looking for your next challenge or need to hire in the Data & AI industry then get in touch with our Nottingham data recruitment team below.
DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING
HOW WE DO IT
Just like the Data & AI professionals we place, Harnham use tried and tested models in our recruitment processes.
By gaining valuable market knowledge across a range of industries and regions, Harnham is able to provide a service which is second to none within our marketplace.
We have seen unprecedented growth in our specialist sector and always have a wide range of vacancies at both junior and senior levels including AI jobs, Data Science jobs, Data Analyst jobs, and Big Data jobs, all available throughout the UK, France, United States, and the Netherlands


WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER NOTTINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
To stay ahead of the competition, companies in Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and the East Midlands must continuously look for new and innovative ways to implement their data strategies - that's why they choose Harnhams local reach and knowledge.
Harnham is the best-placed data recruitment company in Nottingham and the East Midlands because it provides experts in the Data and AI industry who are experienced in helping businesses find the right people to meet their data needs.
Harnham's Nottingham data recruitment consultants are knowledgeable and experienced in their field, having worked with organizations of all sizes and industries. Harnham takes a proactive approach to finding the perfect candidate for any role, quickly and efficiently.
Harnham also provides additional services such as salary benchmarking and market insights, helping businesses make informed decisions when recruiting data professionals.
Finally, Harnham’s comprehensive East Midlands Data & AI candidate network ensures that businesses have access to the best talent available.
Our Nottingham and East Midlands recruitment team is headed up by experienced Senior Manager Jamie Smith.
JOBS
LATEST NOTTINGHAM
DATA & AI JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.

Digital Marketing Manager – FS/Lending
Nottingham
£50000 - £65000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Digital Marketing Manager – FS / Lending Focus
Nottingham (remote, 1x/month travel – expensed)
£50,000 – £65,000 (could go higher for the right person)
⏱️ Urgent Hire – 1 Week Turnaround
No sponsorship
We’re hiring for a growing digital lender backed by a major international investor – currently scaling their UK presence. With rapid growth plans and a full digital rebuild underway, they need a Digital Marketing Manager to own their performance marketing and CRM activity.
Reporting into the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll be the go-to for Google Ads optimisation, CRM campaign delivery, A/B testing, SEO, and channel performance insight. You’ll also be a key voice in shaping the UK’s digital strategy alongside senior stakeholders – including investors.
✅ 5+ years in digital marketing
✅ Must have lending or banking experience (not insurance)
✅ Comfortable with FCA marketing guidelines (will be screened for this)
✅ Strong hands-on PPC experience, CRM/email/SMS campaigns
✅ Google Analytics (GA4), performance reporting
✅ Some mentoring/leadership exposure a big plus
Why join?
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Newly funded scale-up environment with serious growth plans
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Direct influence on strategy and spend
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More breadth and visibility than in larger FS environments
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Flexible working with minimal office requirement
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Involved in a full website revamp
CVs (with coversheet) to Rosie – interviews starting ASAP. Don’t miss this one!
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Senior Analytics Manager
Nottingham
£70000 - £85000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Senior Analytics Manager – Marketing Focus
Nottingham (remote, travel just 1x/month – expensed)
£70,000 – £85,000 + Benefits
⏱️ Urgent Hire – 1 Week Turnaround Possible
No sponsorship
We’re partnered with a high-growth, short-term lender backed by major international investment. They’re scaling fast and expanding their product line – and looking for a Senior Analytics Manager with a marketing analytics focus to help drive customer acquisition and engagement strategy.
Working directly with the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll lead insight generation across marketing and digital channels. Projects could include predictive modelling for new product launches, campaign targeting optimisation, and customer lifetime value modelling.
✅ Background in financial services essential (FCA-regulated: bank, lender, bureau etc.)
✅ Hands-on with data, but focused on insight and leadership
✅ Experience working with statistical models
✅ Confident supporting a team and working cross-functionally
Why join?
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Be a strategic player in a scaling data function
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Huge variety – no siloed work here
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Agile, fast-paced environment without the red tape
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Real opportunity to make an impact
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Flexible working
Find out more and apply via the link below – interviews turning around fast!
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PPC Manager
Nottingham
£55000 - £65000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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PPC Manager
Up to £65,000
Hybrid – Nottingham (1-2 days per month)
THE COMPANY
An exciting opportunity for a PPC Manager with financial services experience to join a market-leading organisation in the financial sector.
THE ROLE
You’ll take the lead on managing and optimising PPC campaigns, while also supporting across email, SMS marketing, and SEO. This role requires someone confident in Google Ads optimisation, CRM campaign execution, and reporting through GA4.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Strong experience managing PPC campaigns
Proficiency in GA4 and/or other analytics platforms
Recent experience working within the financial services industry (not just a finance role in a different sector)
APPLY
Email or apply below to express your interest.
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Data Scientist (Pricing)
Nottingham
£65000 - £70000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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DATA SCIENTIST (PRICING)
£70,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
If you’re are a highly educated individual (MSc, PhD) looking to work on meaningful data science problems in a remote, research-led environment, this could be a great fit.
THE COMPANY:
I’m working on a fantastic opportunity with a fast-growing SaaS company that’s transforming how the hospitality sector approaches pricing and forecasting. The team is applying advanced ML techniques to solve real commercial problems-everything from demand forecasting to booking behaviour clustering and light NLP use cases.
THE ROLE:
You’d join a high-calibre team in a full-stack data science role. This role will be deeply analytical and mathematical, with an emphasis on exploratory modelling and research-driven development. You will set and optimise prices, using statistical techniques and bespoke modelling solutions. A Data Scientist (Pricing) will need to:
- Build prototypes and conduct in-depth experimentation using Python and Pandas
- Research and develop new pricing models
- Apply statistical and machine learning techniques
- Explore and test data-driven approaches to price sensitivity and elasticity
- Collaborate with a highly technical team
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Scientist will have the following skills and experience:
- MSc or PhD level of education
- Strong Python skills and experience with Pandas
- A solid foundation in Statistics and ML.
- Experience with pricing
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £70,000 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 Analytics Manager – Financial Services
Nottingham
£75000 - £85000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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SENIOR ANALYTICS MANAGER – FINANCIAL SERVICES
£75,000 – £85,000
NOTTINGHAM – 1X A MONTH
*Please note, this company is unable to sponsor, and you must be a UK resident to apply*
THE COMPANY
This short-term loans company focused on providing quick, affordable, and transparent financial solutions to customers facing urgent expenses such as car repairs, plumbing, or dental work. Recently acquired by an international investment firm, the business is undergoing significant investment to expand its presence in the UK lending market. With a strong emphasis on growth and market share, the company is preparing to broaden its product offerings and credit options, signalling exciting opportunities for development and impact in the near future!
THE ROLE
This versatile role offers the opportunity to manage collections, credit, marketing, and digital functions based on your background and interests, potentially covering one or multiple areas. The focus is on supporting leadership and vertical teams by driving insights into the lending portfolio, enhancing model performance, delivering impactful results to stakeholders, and leading key data initiatives. The role is project-driven, involving collaboration with credit risk and marketing teams to develop predictive models and strategies, especially around new product launches and customer engagement.
SKILLS + EXPERIENCE
- You MUST come from a Banking or Lending company
- You must understand FCA advertising guidelines
- You must have previous management experience
- You need to have a coding background (SQL/SAS) in order to support the team with their coding
- Experience with statistical modelling in a digital/marketing context
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the role for you, swiftly send over your CV to Izzi at Harnham by using the link below.
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Digital Marketing Manager – Financial Services
Nottingham
£50000 - £60000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER – FINANCIAL SERVICES
£50,000 – £60,000
NOTTINGHAM – 1X A MONTH
*Please note, this company is unable to sponsor, and you must be a UK resident to apply*
THE COMPANY
This short-term loans company focused on providing quick, affordable, and transparent financial solutions to customers facing urgent expenses such as car repairs, plumbing, or dental work. Recently acquired by an international investment firm, the business is undergoing significant investment to expand its presence in the UK lending market. With a strong emphasis on growth and market share, the company is preparing to broaden its product offerings and credit options, signalling exciting opportunities for development and impact in the near future!
THE ROLE
This role primarily focuses on managing and optimising PPC campaigns, while also supporting email, SMS marketing, and SEO channels. Key responsibilities include Google Ads optimisation, CRM campaign execution, A/B testing, and reporting using GA4. The company currently has an analyst-level team member and is seeking a more experienced professional to eventually lead the team. With plans to invest further in analytics and a major website update underway, this position offers opportunities for growth and increased responsibility. Strong stakeholder management skills will be essential, as the role involves working closely with investors and playing a significant part in driving the company’s digital growth in the UK.
SKILLS + EXPERIENCE
- Digital Marketing background – you MUST come from a Banking or Lending company
- You must understand FCA advertising guidelines
- Mentoring/management experience is a plus
- Your experience must lean towards PPC/Paid Search as this will be a key focus for this role
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the role for you, swiftly send over your CV to Izzi at Harnham by using the link below.
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Credit Risk Manager- (Scorecards/ Strategy)
Nottingham
£60000 - £75000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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CREDIT RISK MANAGER
NOTTINGHAM- ONCE A MONTH
SALARY UP TO £75,000
Join a leading lender where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the credit risk strategies.
THE ROLE
- Lead the development, execution, and refinement of credit risk strategies across acquisition, account management, and decision-making processes.
- Guide and mentor a high-performing credit risk team, promoting a culture focused on growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Own and continuously improve the credit risk policy framework, decision models, and governance structures to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
- Provide executive leadership with clear, data-driven insights into portfolio performance and emerging risk trends.
- Build and maintain statistical models (e.g., probability of default models, bureau-based and custom scorecards) to support credit underwriting and customer segmentation.
- Utilize credit bureau data (e.g., TransUnion, Experian) to inform, enhance, and fine-tune risk strategies.
- Perform in-depth exploratory data analysis and ensure high data quality through comprehensive cleaning and validation processes.
- Design and manage A/B testing frameworks to assess and optimize the performance of credit risk strategies.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with credit strategy implementation
- Experience building scorecards
- SAS/SQL/ Python
- Experience with credit bureau data
HOW TO APPLY
Please send CVs below or
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Data Quality Analyst
Nottingham
£40000 - £45000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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DATA QUALITY ANALYST
Up to £45,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
Help shape the future of data at a pivotal moment for this company’s growth.
THE COMPANY:
This software company has a growing Data team, and are looking for a Data Quality Analyst to help take advantage of their recent migration which has enabled them complete control over their data. They are now scaling fast and need someone dedicated to ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
THE ROLE:
A Data Quality Analyst will need experience in:
- Data profiling: spotting inconsistencies
- Data cleansing & transformation: standardising data
- Validation
- Monitoring & reporting
- Documentation
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Quality Analyst will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong experience with SQL/BigQuery
- Experience with Python for automation
- Background in Data Quality and Governance
- Data Visualisation – ideally in Tableau
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £45,000 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 Engineer (Azure)
Nottingham
£65000 - £70000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
£65,000-£70,000 + BENEFITS
PRIMARILY REMOTE
A leading company in the retail industry is seeking a proactive Data Engineer to join their innovative team.
THE COMPANY:
This is a well-established brand driven by an ambitious vision. They are currently investing in their data team, and are looking for a Data Engineer to help gather requirements and build solutions.
THE ROLE:
A Data Engineer will need to:
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business
- Manage data warehouse end-to-end (gathering requirements and building solutions)
- Helping to build data models
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
- Experience with Azure/ADF
- Background in CI/CD
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £70,000 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 Insight Analyst
Nottingham
£70000 - £75000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Senior Insight Analyst
Location: Remote first (1x per month Nottingham)
Salary: Up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
The Company
A global consumer platform with a fast-growing digital presence and millions of active users worldwide. The business partners with hundreds of leading global brands across retail, technology, food delivery, and travel, offering exclusive digital experiences and offers to a highly engaged customer base. As part of ongoing growth across data and analytics, the Senior Insight Analyst will join a growing analytics function, working closely with commercial teams, data engineering, and data science to deliver actionable insights across customer behaviour, marketing performance, and strategic growth opportunities.
The Role
This is a hands-on analytical role combining customer analytics, data science, and strategic insight. You’ll take ownership across a blend of traditional customer analytics and more advanced statistical modelling projects, supporting fast feedback loops across marketing performance, churn, forecasting, and member engagement. The role offers scope to grow into either a strong individual contributor role or people leadership position as the function scales.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyse customer behaviour across the platform to support commercial growth and marketing optimisation.
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Deliver pre- and post-campaign analysis, segmentation work, and ongoing performance tracking.
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Build and deploy statistical models such as linear regression, clustering, forecasting, and advanced A/B tests.
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Work closely with ML Engineers, commercial teams, and senior stakeholders to translate insight into business action.
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Support marketing measurement, frequency analysis, churn reduction and commercial opportunity assessment.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineering, product, and commercial teams on high-impact projects.
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Present clear, actionable insight to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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Strong experience in customer analytics, data science, or advanced analytical modelling.
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Hands-on experience using Python for statistical analysis and modelling.
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Advanced SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
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Experience applying statistical methods such as linear regression, KMM, forecasting models, and experimentation.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex analysis for business audiences.
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Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related quantitative field.
Desirable:
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Experience working with SageMaker or similar cloud-based ML platforms.
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Prior experience in subscription or membership-based consumer businesses.
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Exposure to marketing mix modelling or marketing analytics.
Interview Process
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1st Stage: Introductory screen (background, motivation & fit).
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2nd Stage: Take-home technical task.
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3rd Stage: Technical interview.
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Final Stage: Panel presentation & stakeholder Q&A.
How to Apply
Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham using the Apply link on this page or connect directly to find out more.
Keywords
Insight Analyst, Customer Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Python, Forecasting, Linear Regression, Marketing Analytics, Churn, Segmentation, Experimentation, A/B Testing, Membership, Subscription, Data Modelling, Hybrid, Remote.
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