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)

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AI Automation Lead

Dublin

€90000 - €120000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
Dublin

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AI Automation Lead

Dublin – 3 days a week

The Company
They are a fast growing recruitment firm operating in a talent short, high demand market. With strong commercial momentum, the business is investing heavily in AI to modernise its operating model and improve speed, quality, and experience across the recruitment lifecycle. AI is seen as a core enabler for future growth rather than a side initiative.

The Role
You will take ownership of AI strategy and execution, shaping how intelligent systems are designed, built, and deployed across the business. Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and delivering AI driven automation across end to end recruitment workflows
  • Building LLM powered solutions for CV screening, candidate matching, and outreach
  • Developing conversational agents to enhance candidate and client engagement
  • Integrating AI tools into existing ATS, CRM platforms, and external APIs
  • Defining and owning the AI roadmap, prioritising use cases with clear commercial impact
  • Leading delivery from concept through to production ready implementation

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience delivering AI or automation solutions in a business environment
  • Hands on capability with LLMs, prompt engineering, and applied machine learning use cases
  • Experience integrating AI solutions into existing systems and workflows
  • Ability to translate business problems into scalable technical solutions
  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery level

What They Offer

  • Competitive salary with a strong benefits package
  • A senior impact role with genuine ownership and autonomy
  • The opportunity to shape AI adoption from the ground up
  • Clear progression as the business continues to scale

How to Apply
If you are interested in shaping AI strategy while remaining close to delivery, apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

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AI Transformation Lead

Dublin City Centre

€90000 - €120000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
Dublin City Centre, Dublin

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AI Lead – Dublin

We are partnering with a high-growth recruitment firm based in Dublin that is making significant investment in AI to reshape its operating model. With a strong presence in a fast-moving, talent‑short market, the business is focused on deploying AI to streamline manual processes, accelerate delivery, and enhance both candidate and client journeys. As the company scales, there is a clear mandate to embed AI as a core enabler across the organisation.

This is a newly created, senior-impact role offering the chance to shape and deliver the organisation’s AI vision from the ground up. You will set the AI strategy while remaining hands-on, building and deploying practical solutions that drive efficiency, remove friction, and generate measurable commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy AI-driven automation across end-to-end recruitment workflows
  • Develop LLM-powered solutions for CV screening, candidate matching, and outreach
  • Build conversational agents and intelligent systems to improve candidate engagement
  • Integrate AI tools seamlessly into existing ATS, CRM platforms, and APIs
  • Define and own the AI roadmap, prioritising high-value use cases with clear ROI
  • Lead delivery from initial concept through to production-ready implementation

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Product Data Scientist/Analyst

London

£60000 - £80000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Job Title: Product Data Scientist – Hybrid – Up to £80,000

Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days p/w in office)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits

Contract: Permanent

The Company

A well-established and fast-growing organisation going through an exciting period of digital transformation. With a strong customer focus, they use data and technology to deliver meaningful products and services to a wide audience. The business is scaling its data capabilities and is investing heavily in analytics to drive smarter decisions and long-term growth.

The Role

As a Product Data Scientist, you’ll work closely with teams across the business to unlock insight, guide product strategy, and influence decision-making. You’ll use advanced analytics, experimentation, and data storytelling to identify opportunities, improve customer experiences, and drive measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse user behaviour to uncover insights, identify pain points, and influence product direction.

  • Design experiments and support a culture of testing, learning, and iteration.

  • Define and align key business metrics, ensuring consistency and accuracy across teams.

  • Build and maintain dashboards and tools to empower stakeholders with self-serve insights.

  • Conduct deep-dive analyses to support strategic initiatives and provide clear recommendations.

  • Collaborate across functions to close data gaps and drive analytics best practice.

  • Stay current on industry trends and champion innovative approaches to product data science.

The Candidate

  • Proven experience in analytical roles, ideally within a digital-first or tech-led business.

  • Skilled in SQL, Python or R, plus familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Tableau, Lightdash).

  • Ability to translate business challenges into clear analytical projects and recommendations.

  • Strong data storytelling and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

  • Curious, proactive, and detail-oriented problem solver.

  • Team player with strong collaboration skills.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £80,000 + bonus

  • Hybrid working (2 days per week in London office)

  • Competitive annual leave package

  • Pension scheme and healthcare support

  • Employee discounts and perks

  • Regular team socials and recognition initiatives

  • Strong learning and development opportunities

Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Product Data Scientist/Analyst looking to shape the future of data insight in a growing, forward-thinking organisation, apply today.

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Analytics Manager

London

£75000 - £90000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Analytics Manager

London (Hybrid – 2 days in office, Tuesdays required)
Up to £90,000 base salary

An established data and analytics provider within the FS and property sector is looking for an Analytics Manager to lead and deliver high-impact client-facing projects. Sitting at the intersection of data, product, and commercial teams, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across some of the UK’s most prominent banks and mortgage lenders.

You’ll manage a small team of analysts while staying close to delivery – combining technical expertise with business insight to shape how financial institutions use housing market data to drive smarter lending decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Mentor and support 2-3 analysts; oversee workload and ensure high-quality output

  • Client-Facing Analytics: Present insights directly to clients, translating complex data into strategic value

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product, commercial, and presales teams to develop tailored solutions

  • Strategic Thinking: Stay ahead of market trends and customer challenges to guide analytics direction

  • Project Delivery: Lead the end-to-end delivery of analytics projects across multiple stakeholders and timelines

  • Innovation Support: Help evolve the product set through insight-led thinking across financial services use cases

What We’re Looking For

  • 5-7 years’ experience in analytics, ideally within financial services, credit risk, mortgages, or related sectors

  • Proven experience mentoring or managing analysts (or strong readiness to step into a team lead role)

  • Strong technical toolkit: SQL, Python, and Excel proficiency

  • Skilled communicator – confident presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Experience working with or alongside banks, lenders, or credit decisioning teams

  • Highly numerate, creative problem solver with strong business acumen

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to property, housing, or mortgage markets

  • Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

  • Interest in combining product thinking with data analytics

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders

  • Strong presentation skills and a curious, solutions-driven mindset

Why Apply?

  • Strategic, visible role with direct impact on how financial clients use data

  • Competitive salary up to £90,000

  • Hybrid working – 2 days/week in the London office (Tuesdays required)

  • Work within a high-calibre analytics team under supportive leadership

  • Be part of a mission to simplify and modernise property data in financial decisioning

Interview Process

  1. Initial interview (30-45 mins) – with Analytics Leadership

  2. Task stage – demonstrate analytical thinking and communication

  3. Final round – culture fit and stakeholder interaction
    One stage may take place in person at the London office (London Bridge), where possible

Ready to shape the future of data in property and financial services? Apply now to join a high-performing team that blends deep analytics with real-world impact.

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Senior Product Analyst

London

£65000 - £80000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Senior Product Analyst – £80,000 (Hybrid – London)

Industry: Global Consumer Marketplace / App
Department: Product & Insights

A leading global marketplace is hiring a Senior Product Analyst to partner with product, engineering, design, and ML teams to shape the future of a mobile-first product used worldwide.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as the lead data scientist for a core product domain

  • Drive deep product analytics to uncover opportunities for growth and engagement

  • Design, analyse, and interpret experiments across the product ecosystem

  • Influence product strategy by connecting insights to business goals

  • Improve datasets, dashboards, and analytical tooling

  • Work closely with ML teams on discovery, ranking, and personalisation initiatives

What We’re Looking For

  • Expert-level SQL + solid Python for product analytics

  • Hands-on A/B testing experience (design + interpretation)

  • Strong understanding of ETL/debugging data issues

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Commercially-minded with experience balancing user and business needs

  • Bonus: marketplace experience or exposure to ML-driven products

Why Apply

  • High-impact role shaping core product decisions

  • Great benefits, flexible work, and strong wellbeing support

  • Opportunity to work closely with ML teams and influence a global user experience

Find out more and apply via the link below.

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Junior Prompt Product Engineer (Research)

London

£55000 - £65000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Junior Prompt Product Engineer – AI Research
London, Old Street (3 days in office, Tuesday to Thursday) | £55,000 to £65,000

This is a standout opportunity for someone with strong market research domain knowledge who wants to move away from day to day delivery and into building AI powered research products. You will sit at the intersection of research, technology, and product, helping shape a new generation of tools that fundamentally change how insight is produced.

The Company
They are a fast growing research and technology scale up using proprietary platforms and AI driven approaches to deliver faster, deeper, and more accurate insight than traditional research models. The business combines experienced researchers with highly capable engineers, creating an environment where experimentation, innovation, and practical impact are encouraged. Their work is widely recognised and used by high profile organisations to inform decision making at scale.

The Role

  • Build and develop an AI co worker designed specifically for market research use cases
  • Translate research expertise into scalable, product led solutions
  • Work closely with engineering to design, test, and iterate new research tools
  • Experiment with emerging AI technologies and apply them to real research problems
  • Move insight generation from bespoke projects into repeatable, productised workflows
  • Contribute to a growing product focused research track within the business

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong background in market or opinion research with clear domain expertise
  • Hands on experience using AI tools within a research context, such as GPT or similar
  • Demonstrated curiosity for automation and improving how research is delivered
  • Comfort working in a product driven environment alongside engineers
  • Ability to think critically about research problems and design practical solutions
  • Some exposure to coding or technical concepts is useful but not essential

What They Offer

  • Salary between £55,000 and £65,000
  • Hybrid working with three days per week in the London office
  • The chance to help build a genuinely new research product from the ground up
  • Close collaboration with senior engineers and research leaders
  • Clear progression in a growing product and AI focused research function

How to Apply
Apply now to find out more about this Junior Product Prompt Engineer – AI Research opportunity and how it could shape the next stage of your career.

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Director – Commercial Analytics

London

£105000 - £150000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Director, Commercial Analytics
London | £105,000 to £150,000 base plus 20 percent bonus and equity | Hybrid, 1 day per week in office

This is a senior, build-and-shape analytics leadership role with genuine international impact. You will define how commercial performance is measured and understood across multiple markets, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to influence strategy, investment and growth.

The Company
They are a high-growth, global healthcare organisation operating a recurring revenue, SaaS-like commercial model. The business is scaling rapidly outside its core market, supported by increasing reimbursement and healthcare investment internationally. Data and analytics are being centralised for the first time, with strong executive sponsorship.

The Role

  • Act as the international commercial analytics partner across sales, marketing and market access
  • Lead and develop a small, high-performing analytics team
  • Translate ambiguous business questions into clear analytical frameworks and insight
  • Drive standardised metrics and measurement across regions while allowing for local nuance
  • Own attribution and effectiveness measurement of commercial activity
  • Synthesize complex data into clear narratives for senior leadership
  • Help stand up and scale a new international analytics capability

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong background in commercial analytics within complex, regulated environments
  • Proven people leadership and experience scaling analytics capability
  • Confident operating in ambiguity and challenging business thinking
  • Experience with attribution, measurement and market research data
  • Comfortable working across different healthcare or distribution models
  • Strong executive-level communication and data storytelling skills

What They Offer

  • £105,000 to £150,000 base salary
  • 20 percent bonus target with significant upside
  • Equity participation through an RSU plan
  • High visibility, strategic role with international scope
  • Hybrid working with a light in-office requirement

How to Apply
Apply now to explore this senior leadership opportunity in commercial analytics.

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Senior Product Analyst – Financial Services

London

£55000 - £70000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Senior Product Analyst
London (Hybrid, 3 days per week) Up to £70,000

This is an opportunity to join a fast growing, digital first organisation where product analytics plays a central role in shaping customer experience and commercial outcomes. You will be embedded within a product focused environment, partnering closely with Product and Engineering to drive data led decisions across high impact initiatives.

The Company
They are a modern, technology driven business operating at scale within a highly regulated industry. With a strong focus on customer outcomes and innovation, they invest heavily in data and analytics to support product development and strategic growth. The organisation values autonomy, collaboration and thoughtful problem solving, offering a mature analytics culture where insight genuinely influences decisions.

The Role

  • Act as the embedded analytics partner within a product area, shaping how insight informs product strategy
  • Define and own product performance metrics, ensuring clarity, consistency and trust
  • Analyse complex datasets to uncover trends, risks and opportunities that impact customer experience and commercial performance
  • Design and evaluate experiments to support product development and optimisation
  • Translate ambiguous business problems into clear analytical approaches and actionable insight
  • Communicate findings clearly to a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong SQL capability with experience working with large, complex datasets
  • Background in product, commercial or customer analytics within a fast paced environment
  • Experience using BI tools such as Tableau, Looker or Power BI, with Python exposure beneficial
  • Comfortable structuring open ended problems and working independently
  • Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders through clear, data driven storytelling

What They Offer

  • Salary up to £70,000 plus a competitive benefits package
  • Hybrid working with three days per week in a London office
  • High impact role with strong ownership and visibility
  • Opportunity to shape analytics within growing product areas and progress your career

How to Apply
If you are a Product Analyst looking for ownership, influence and meaningful impact, apply now.

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