BIRMINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT
OVERVIEW
Businesses in Birmingham and across the West Midlands trust Harnham for their specialist Data and AI recruitment.
Harnham's Birmingham Data & AI Recruitment Team is currently focused 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 brilliant 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 recruitment team below.
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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 level including AI Engineer 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 BIRMINGHAM DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
To stay ahead of the competition, companies in Birmingham and the West Midlands must continuously look for new and innovative ways to extract insights from the large volumes of data they acquire and that's why they trust Harnham.Â
Harnham is the best Data & AI recruitment company in Birmingham and the West Midlands because of its focus on providing a tailored recruitment experience and its commitment to delivering results.
Our team of experienced data recruitment consultants have an in-depth knowledge of the Data & AI industry in the West Midlands, and they have built strong relationships with employers and candidates.
With this knowledge and experience, our consultants are able to source the most relevant and suitable Data & AI professionals for our client’s needs. We also have access to a vast network of data professionals and a wide range of job boards, allowing us to find the right talent quickly and efficiently.
Finally, we provide a seamless recruitment experience and a consultative service that ensures our clients’ requirements are met.
Our Birmingham and West Midlands recruitment team is headed up by experienced Senior Manager Jamie Smith
JOBS
LATEST BIRMINGHAM
DATA & AI JOBS
Harnham is a specialist Data & AI Recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Senior Data Analyst (Azure)
Birmingham
£40000 - £48000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
£40,000-£48,000 + BENEFITS
WEST MIDLANDS 1 x a week
A chance to act as a subject matter expert, and work with the wider teams to support the implementation of a new impact admin system.
THE COMPANY:
An opportunity to join a growing company in the financial industry, which as it develops, is placing a bigger importance on maintaining a robust and streamlined database!
THE ROLE:
A Senior Data Analyst will need to look at:
- Data mapping – understand how legacy translates to the new system
- Data integration and transformation – bring multiple sources together,
- presenting insights
- Collaborate with stakeholders
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Senior Data Analyst will have the following skills and experience:
- Experience in SQL
- Strong SSIS or Azure Data Factory skills
- Prior experience in agile environments
- Stakeholder management
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £48,000 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 BI Developer
Birmingham
£40000 - £48000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Job Title: Senior BI Developer
Salary: £48,000
Location: West Midlands
Work Arrangement: hybrid – 1 day week in office
About the Company:
A UK-based insurance and finance company are looking to bring a Senior BI Developer onto their team.
Role Overview:
In this position you will play a crucial role in helping to redesign and improve the flow of data within the company. You will be working alongside a dedicated data team. While there are no direct line management responsibilities, you will be expected to lead the delegation of tasks and guide the team’s workflow.
The role will also involve collaborating with a range of stakeholders across product, solution design, and IT, focusing on improving data systems and reporting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data mapping and working with various data sources to ensure seamless integration into new systems.
- Rebuilding legacy reporting and redesigning data structures for better insights.
- Developing and optimizing SQL queries to pull data from disparate data warehouses.
- Building and maintaining SSIS pipelines or Azure Data Factory (ADF) to support ETL processes.
- Creating visually appealing reports and dashboards using Power BI
- Communicating with stakeholders-ensuring clarity in data-related discussions and helping them interpret insights effectively.
- Working in an Agile environment, contributing to iterative development cycles.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong experience in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
- Familiarity with SSIS or Azure Data Factory for building ETL pipelines.
- Proven experience building Power BI reports with a strong eye for visual storytelling (Tableau also acceptable).
- Comfortable working with disparate data sources and integrating data across multiple systems.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills-ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- A background in BI Engineering or BI Development.
Assessment Process:
- Online Assessment: 1-hour test covering general quantitative and inductive reasoning.
- Interview: Skills-based interview, including a presentation where you’ll discuss your approach to a typical project and how you would tackle key challenges in the role.
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Lead Credit Risk Analyst
Birmingham
£50000 - £60000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Lead Credit Risk Analyst
Up to £60,000
Hybrid
Birmingham
The Company
I am hiring a Lead Credit Risk analyst for lending business that leads the way on all types of unsecured lending for a large consumer base across the UK. Within this role you will help drive credit risk strategy using analytics to drive companywide profitability.
The Role
As a Lead Credit Risk Analyst, you will be:
- Reporting on credit risk insights and trends to senior stakeholders
- Using analytics skills to improve credit risk strategies
- Helping manage the credit risk customer lifecycle
- Spotting trends to find new ways to increase profitability for credit risk
- Developing new credit risk strategies across the business for acquisitions and existing customers.
- Working with and presenting to senior stakeholders daily within the role.
Your skills and experience:
To be successful as a Lead Credit Risk Analyst, you will need:
- Strong experience with SAS and/or SQL
- Experience as a credit risk analyst in an analytical position
- Experience developing credit risk strategy.
- Experience working in financial services
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management
- STEM Degree from a top university
Benefits
Up to £60,000 + benefits package
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Digital Analyst
Birmingham
£35000 - £45000
+ Advanced Analytics & Mktg Insight
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Digital Analyst
Up to £45,000
Hybrid Structure – Birmingham
THE COMPANY
I’m excited to share an opportunity for a Digital Analyst to join a leading hospitality organisation with locations across the UK.
THE ROLE
This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Digital Analyst with skills in SQL, GA4 and Power BI. In this role, you will be responsible for digital data reporting and producing end-to-end reports and insights across over 80 websites.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
SQL.
Power BI.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
Experience working on Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) will be advantageous..
HOW TO APPLY
Apply now if you feel your skills match this opportunity. You can also email me at
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Digital Merchandiser
Birmingham
£30000 - £35000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Digital Merchandiser
Birmingham (Hybrid)
£30,000-£35,000
THE COMPANY
A well-known retailer is seeking a Digital Merchandiser to join their team!
THE ROLE
As the Digital Merchandiser, you will be responsible for ensuring all products are correctly placed and positioned across the business’ digital estate. You will work on category optimisation in conjunction with internal analytics and external CRO teams.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Digital / Online Merchandising Experience
THE BENEFITS
- £30,000-£35,000
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page
KEY TERMS
IBM, Coremetrics, Google Analytics, GA, Omniture, SiteCatalyst, Adobe Analytics, Analyst, Web, Digital, Online, Website, Financial Services, Finance, A/B, Test, Split, Multivariate, MVT, Tracking, Code, Tagging, Tags, Insight, Client, Agency, Management, Strategy, CRO, Conversion, Optimisation, Optimizely, Test and Target, Adobe Target, Maxymiser, VWO, Visual Website Optimiser
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Senior Data Engineer (SSIS)
Birmingham
£65000 - £70000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
£65,000-£70,000 + BENEFITS
BIRMINGHAM (Hybrid)
A chance to help maintain and optimise existing databases, as well as develop new solutions both on smaller scale individual requests as well as on exciting large scale projects!
THE COMPANY:
An opportunity to join a growing company in the financial industry, which as it develops, is placing a bigger importance on maintaining a robust and streamlined database!
THE ROLE:
A Senior Data Engineer will need to:
- Maintaining SQL server environmemt.
- Lead development of innovative data architecture
- Design scalable data solutions
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Senior Data Engineer will have the following skills and experience:
- Experience in TSQL
- Extensive SSIS/SSRS experience
- Data modelling skills
- Stakeholder management
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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Fraud Analytics Manager
Birmingham
£50000 - £65000
+ Risk Analytics
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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FRAUD ANALYTICS MANAGER
COMPETITIVE SALARY UP TO £65,000
BIRMINGHAM, HYBRID WORKING (3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE)
In this role, you’ll be given the opportunity to direct a talented team of analysts and get hands-on with the analytics to develop and optimise the bank’s fraud strategy.
THE COMPANY
This organisation is a global bank, well known for its innovative financial solutions, supporting millions of customers around the world. You’ll be working in a high-performing team and be able to work with a number of teams in the business.
THE ROLE
- Produce in-depth analysis of fraud patterns to develop and optimise the bank’s fraud prevention strategy
- Manage the monitoring of fraud systems to ensure a robust and efficient detection process
- Lead a team of analysts, ensuring targets/deadlines are met and required changes can be developed and implemented
- Work with operational teams to ensure fraud alerts and procedures are efficient and effective
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong experience in the fraud analytics space
- Proficiency in SQL or Python is required
- Management experience is required
- Experience working with fraud detection systems
THE BENEFITS
- Competitive salary up to £65,000
- Strong bonus
- Hybrid working policy (3 days per week in the office)
- Strong pension scheme
- Private medical care
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest via the apply link on this page, or send your CV directly
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CRM Developer
Birmingham
£35000 - £45000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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CRM Developer
Up to £50,000
Hybrid – 1 day in West Midlands
THE COMPANY
We have partnered with a national conglomerate in the hospitality industry that is looking to continue its growth by adding two more CRM Developers to its already strong central expertise team.
THE ROLE
Essentially acting as an internal consultant for a wide range of in-house brands, this is the perfect opportunity for an experienced CRM Developer to join a fast-growing central expertise team within a national organisation. You’ll have the chance to work on launch initiatives, optimise automation touch-points, and enhance welcome campaigns
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience with either HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Experience with Liquid
Experience in ESPs & CDPs.
Experienced delivering multiple CRM campaigns.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel your skills and experience to date match this opportunity, send me an email at
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Digital Merchandiser
Birmingham
£25000 - £27000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Digital Merchandiser
Up to £27,000
Hybrid – Birmingham (2x days per week)
THE COMPANY
Our client who operates in the retail sector is looking for a Digital Merchandiser to join the team.
THE ROLE
In this role, you will manage online product and range selection, serving as the main point of contact for brands to ensure accurate product copy and imagery.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Digital Merchandising experience
Basic web analytics understanding (ability to have conversations etc)
Experience within retail would be desirable
APPLY
Register your interest by emailing your CV or applying below
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Senior Digital Merchandiser
Birmingham
£28000 - £32000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Senior Digital Merchandiser
Up to £32,000
Hybrid – Birmingham (2x days per week)
THE COMPANY
Our client who operates in the retail sector is looking for a Digital Merchandiser to join the team.
THE ROLE
In this role, you will manage online product and range selection, serving as the main point of contact for brands to ensure accurate product copy and imagery. Additionally, you will work closely with the CRO team to identify and address customer drop-off points, optimizing the user experience.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Digital Merchandising experience
Basic web analytics understanding (ability to have conversations etc)
Experience within retail would be desirable
APPLY
Register your interest by emailing your CV or applying below
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Senior Digital Merchandiser
Birmingham
£30000 - £32000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Senior Digital Merchandiser
Hybrid (2x a Week in Birmingham)
£30,000 – £32,000
An exciting opportunity to join a national leading retailer as a Senior Digital Merchandiser!
THE COMPANY
Market leaders in retailing and operators in vehicle and servicing repairs are seeking a Senior Digital Merchandiser to come into the business to work on product range management.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Digital Merchandiser, you will be responsible for managing product portfolios, overseeing customer journeys and NPS, and collaborating closely with UX/UI teams to enhance the user experience. Additionally, you will play a key role in setting up sales funnels and optimising performance to drive conversions and business growth.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Digital merchandising experience
THE BENEFITS
- £30,000 – £32,000
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Rina Raka at Harnham via the Apply link on this page
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Digital Merchandiser
Birmingham
£25000 - £30000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Digital Merchandiser
Hybrid (2x a Week in Birmingham)
£25,000 – £27,000
An exciting opportunity to join a national leading retailer as a Digital Merchandiser!
THE COMPANY
Market leaders in retailing and operators in vehicle and servicing repairs are seeking a Digital Merchandiser to come into the business and work on experimenting and testing new products.
THE ROLE
As a Digital Merchandiser, you will be responsible for managing products that the company has yet to launch, experimenting with and testing digital strategies to promote and present these products effectively. You’ll work on ensuring the products are featured on the website, focusing on optimising imagery and crafting compelling propositions to drive engagement and sales.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Digital merchandising experience
THE BENEFITS
- £25,000 – £30,000
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Rina Raka at Harnham via the Apply link on this page
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Candidate – Senior Data Engineer
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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Senior Data Engineer
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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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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Data Direction – Broadcast Media
Client – Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
The team at Harnham have been outstanding in helping our company build a market-leading data science team. Harnham’s communication is great, and the recruiter’s take a consultative approach that’s really focused on provided value for both their clients and their candidates. They provide strong candidates that help us fill our roles with high achievers who are also a great fit for our culture.
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Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
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.
Candidate /
Market Research Analyst
Candidate – Digital Media and Analytics
I've recently got a short-term contract role through Harnham, and things couldn't have gone better! My recruiter was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They also provided incredible admin support so that I could focus on the actual job in hand, rather than having to spend too much time dealing with these matters.
Candidate /
Digital Media and Analytics
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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Data Analyst
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.
