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 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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Infrastructure Engineer

Manchester

£45000 - £50000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
MANCHESTER – 5 DAYS ON SITE
£45,000 – £50,000

THE COMPANY
This is an opportunity to join a growing UK organisation that are bringing more of their networking capabilities in house. You’ll be joining a collaborative infrastructure team responsible for a multi-site enterprise environment spanning on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms. The business is continuing to modernise its technology estate and is looking for engineers who are genuinely passionate about infrastructure and technology.

THE ROLE

This role goes beyond day-to-day support. The team is looking for someone who has experience building and implementing infrastructure within enterprise data centre environments, particularly around storage and core infrastructure platforms.

You’ll work across Windows Server, Azure cloud infrastructure, VMware virtualisation and enterprise storage environments, supporting system reliability while contributing to infrastructure improvements, capacity planning and disaster recovery initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Support and maintain enterprise infrastructure across on-prem, data centre and cloud environments
* Manage Windows Server environments and Active Directory
* Support Azure cloud infrastructure and VMware virtualisation platforms
* Build, implement and maintain enterprise storage and infrastructure within data centre environments
* Maintain system availability, performance and reliability across multiple locations
* Proactively patch and update infrastructure components to ensure security and stability
* Respond to incidents, problems and service requests through the ticketing system
* Support disaster recovery, capacity planning and business continuity planning
* Maintain clear technical documentation across infrastructure environments
* Participate in a scheduled support rota and occasional travel between sites where required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

* 5+ years’ experience in a hands-on infrastructure or systems engineering role
* Strong experience managing Windows Server and Active Directory environments
* Experience working within enterprise-scale infrastructure and data centre environments
* Experience supporting Azure cloud platforms and VMware virtualisation
* Experience building or implementing infrastructure and storage within data centres (not just support)
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must hold a full UK driving licence
* Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance
* Demonstrated interest in technology outside of work – the team values engineers who actively self-learn, experiment or build personal projects in IT

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

* Certifications such as Azure Administrator, VCP, MCSA or similar
* SAN and enterprise storage management
* Windows clustering
* Load balancer administration
* SQL or clustered database environments
* Knowledge of infrastructure and application security

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Infrastructure Network Engineer

Manchester

£50000 - £55000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK ENGINEER
MANCHESTER – 5 DAYS ON SITE
£50,000 – £55,000

THE COMPANY


This is an opportunity to join a growing technology organisation that are investing in their internal networking capabilities. You’ll be joining a collaborative infrastructure team responsible for a multi-site enterprise environment spanning on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms. The business is continuing to modernise its technology estate and is looking for engineers who are genuinely passionate about infrastructure and technology.

THE ROLE

You will work across Cisco and HP network technologies, supporting routing, switching, firewalls and network access control across office and data centre environments. The role requires strong troubleshooting ability and experience operating within enterprise-scale networks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multi-site environments
* Configure and manage Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst and Nexus switching
* Manage and support Cisco ASA firewalls (essential) and Cisco Firepower environments
* Troubleshoot network incidents and resolve connectivity or performance issues
* Support routing, switching and load balancing technologies
* Implement and manage Network Access Control across multiple sites
* Support network infrastructure within data centre environments
* Ensure network hardware and software systems are patched and maintained
* Work within the ticketing system to manage incidents, service requests and changes
* Produce and maintain technical documentation across network environments
* Ensure network uptime, performance and service levels are maintained
* Work within established change management processes
* Participate in a rotational out-of-hours support schedule and occasional travel between sites where required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

* Minimum CCNA certification with 5+ years’ experience working with Cisco technologies
* Strong experience with Cisco ASA firewall configuration and management (essential)
* Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switching
* Strong understanding of routing, switching and enterprise network troubleshooting
* Experience working within enterprise-scale and multi-site network environments
* Experience supporting infrastructure within data centres
* Experience working within a structured change management framework
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
* Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must hold a full UK driving licence
* Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance
* Demonstrated passion for technology – the team values engineers who actively self-learn, build labs, or explore new technologies outside of work

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
* Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower
* Experience with HP Aruba switching
* Network design or implementation experience
* Experience with IDS/IPS rule creation and deployment
* Load balancer administration
* Network automation experience
* Knowledge of infrastructure and network security best practices

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Senior Analyst

London

£500 - £550

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Contract
London

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Senior Analyst
Location: London – 2-3 days per week
Contract: 6 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £500-£550 per day

Joining a fast-paced UK analytics team focused on driving growth across key locations through targeted customer campaigns (e.g. city-level customer acquisition)

Role
* Delivery-focused analytics role supporting ongoing campaigns and projects
* Analyse promotional campaign performance and customer behaviour
* Provide clear insights and recommendations to drive growth
* Potential ownership of specific campaigns, locations or focus areas
* Work closely with marketing, product and analytics stakeholders

Requirements
* Strong experience in customer/commercial analytics
* Experience analysing promotional/marketing campaigns
* SQL, Tableau
* Strong data storytelling and stakeholder communication
* Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on delivery environments

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Software Engineer

Nottingham

£45000 - £60000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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SOFTWARE ENGINEER

£45,000 – £60,000 + BONUS
Remote (Uk based)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑growth data and machine learning company that predicts KPIs for major brands and provides market‑moving insights to investors. You’ll take ownership of critical engineering systems that power daily KPI forecasts.

THE COMPANY:

You’ll join the AI & DataOps team, a cross‑functional engineering group working across software engineering, data engineering, and applied machine learning. With strong commercial growth and continued expansion, they are now hiring a Software Engineer to take ownership of their AWS infrastructure.


THE ROLE:

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning and maintaining AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3).
  • Building and enhancing internal Python libraries (API design, releases, versioning).
  • Managing trackers, Lambdas, Step Functions, DynamoDB tables, and API integrations (including Slack‑based pipelines).
  • Operating across the full engineering lifecycle, from design through to production deployment.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

You will bring strong capability in:

  • Python
  • AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, EC2/ECS.
  • Infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
  • CI/CD, testing, and software engineering best practices.

THE BENEFITS:

You will receive a salary of £45,000 – £60,000 depending on experience, plus a performance‑based bonus and strong opportunities for technical ownership and growth.

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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Enterprise Data Architect

New York

$20000 - $185000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
New York

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This is a true greenfield opportunity to take an existing Databricks proof of concept and turn it into a scalable, production-grade data lakehouse powering analytics and AI across the organization.

Why This Role

  • Greenfield architecture ownership
  • Direct access to senior leadership
  • High visibility across analytics and AI initiatives
  • Real-world impact on globally recognized projects

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and build Databricks on AWS
  • Design a modern lakehouse architecture (Databricks + Snowflake)
  • Define scalable data pipelines and integration patterns
  • Partner with Info Systems and DevOps teams
  • Drive cost optimization and platform scalability
  • Establish governance, standards, and technical roadmap
  • Shape the future of analytics and AI across the firm

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years in data architecture / engineering
  • Strong expertise in Databricks, AWS, and Snowflake
  • Proven experience building enterprise data platforms end-to-end
  • Experience in greenfield environments
  • Strong business partnership and stakeholder communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with design or engineering data
  • Collaboration with DevOps teams
  • Interest in analytics, ML, or AI

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid

If you’re excited to build a data platform from scratch and drive real-world impact at global scale, apply now!

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Senior Analytics Engineer

Remote

$150000 - $180000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
USA

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The Role

As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will own the “middle layer” of the data stack. Your mission is to translate complex healthcare business logic into scalable, governed dbt models that power the future of the Client’s analytics strategy.

  • Architect the Semantic Layer: Define metrics, naming conventions, and data structures that enable natural language querying (NLQ) and self-service BI.
  • Engineering Excellence: Build and maintain high-performance dbt models utilizing advanced macros, snapshots, and exposures.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Data Engineers to refine ingestion and BI Developers to ensure seamless consumption.
  • AI Readiness: Structure data specifically to support emerging agentic BI tools (e.g., ThoughtSpot) and LLM-driven analytics.

Who You Are

  • The Hybrid Expert: You possess the technical rigor of a Data Engineer but the business empathy of an Analyst. You understand why a metric matters as much as how to calculate it.
  • The Healthcare Veteran: You have spent at least 2+ years navigating the complexities of healthcare data, including Medical Claims, EHR/EMR systems (HL7/FHIR), and the nuances of clinical vs. transactional data.
  • The dbt Power User: You don’t just use dbt; you master it. You are comfortable with complex metric layers and maintaining clean, modular code.

Experience & Requirements

  • 6-8 years of total experience in Data/Analytics Engineering.
  • 3+ years of dedicated experience with dbt (Required).
  • Must have deep experience in the Healthcare industry (Claims/Clinical data).
  • Advanced SQL skills and a strong understanding of dimensional modelling.
  • Familiarity with modern warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, or Fabric) and semantic tools (Cube, AtScale, or LookML) is a major plus.

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Supply Chain Planning Leader

Dallas

$275000 - $300000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Dallas, Texas

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A global semiconductor organization is seeking a senior supply chain professional to take responsibility for enterprise planning within its Supply Chain Solutions function. This role focuses on improving planning processes, systems, and alignment across a complex, global manufacturing environment.

This position covers end-to-end planning, including demand planning, inventory optimization, supply planning, and capacity planning to support ongoing manufacturing growth. The role plays an important part in connecting demand signals with supply capabilities and factory operations to support accurate planning and efficient execution.

You will help shape the direction of planning systems and processes, including building and maintaining multi-year roadmaps and supporting transformation initiatives across modern platforms, analytics, and automation. This includes involvement in system design, implementation, and ongoing improvements, as well as contributing to legacy system updates and data quality across planning systems.

The role works closely with manufacturing and operations teams to support factory planning, scenario modeling, and capacity alignment, ensuring that planning outputs reflect both business needs and operational realities.

You will work with a global team across the US and India, contributing to consistent processes, skill development, and ongoing improvements across the planning function. This role requires both strong collaboration skills and comfort working with planning systems, data, and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has experience working in supply chain planning within manufacturing environments, with an understanding of enterprise planning and system implementations. Experience in semiconductors or similarly complex industries is preferred, along with exposure to planning transformations and cross-functional collaboration.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of planning within a global semiconductor organization, supporting both operational efficiency and long-term business goals.

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Analytics Manager (Retail)

London

£65000 - £80000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Analytics Manager – CRM & Loyalty
London (with 3 days per month in Southampton)
Up to £80,000 base + bonus + excellent benefits

We’re partnering with a leading UK retail brand to hire an Analytics Manager to play a key role in shaping their CRM & Loyalty strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, high-impact analytics function operating as a “boutique” team within a major organisation. You’ll work closely with CRM and Loyalty stakeholders to drive customer insight, campaign effectiveness, and commercial performance.

The Role

As Analytics Manager, you will:

  • Partner with CRM & Loyalty teams to deliver actionable customer insights

  • Lead analytics projects across:

    • Customer segmentation & targeting

    • Loyalty programme optimisation

    • Campaign performance (email, web, push, in-store)

    • Basket and category performance analysis

  • Support the evolution of a major loyalty programme transformation

  • Work with modern data tools (Databricks, SQL, Python)

  • Line manage an Analyst and a Contractor

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong SQL skills (core requirement)

  • Python experience (desirable)

  • Background in marketing, CRM, or customer analytics

  • Experience working across multiple customer channels

  • Ability to translate data into commercial insight

Retail experience is beneficial but not essential – strong customer/marketing analytics experience is key.

The Team

  • High-growth analytics function with strong leadership

  • This role sits within the CRM & Loyalty pillar

  • Opportunity to influence strategy and build capability

  • Collaborative culture with ambitious plans for expansion

Package & Benefits

  • Up to £80,000 base salary

  • Performance bonus

  • Private healthcare (Bupa)

  • 14% pension contribution (matched)

  • Flexible working environment

Interview Process

  • Introductory conversation (Teams)

  • SQL & numerical assessment (remote)

  • Final stage including presentation + competency interview

  • Final stakeholder conversation

If you’re looking to step into a high-impact role where you can shape customer strategy through data, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

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