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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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Director of Applied Science – NLP

New York

$250000 - $275000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
New York

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Director of Applied Science – NLP

Location: Fully Remote
Compensation: $250,000 – $275,000 base salary + bonus + equity


About the Company

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking financial services company operating in the legal space, dedicated to innovation through AI. This organization is transforming how AI serves financial and legal professionals-making processes smarter, faster, and more accessible. As they scale their product offerings, they’re seeking experienced NLP researchers to help drive novel developments. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of AI in a complex, regulated industry.


About the Role

As a Director of Applied Science – NLP, you’ll be central to designing and building advanced machine learning and large language models (LLMs) specifically for the legal and financial services sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with executive leadership and work across teams to bring cutting-edge AI research into production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Innovative Development: Create original machine learning and LLM solutions tailored to legal contexts and open-source ecosystems.

  • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership to define and execute technical vision and roadmap.

  • Full Lifecycle Ownership: Lead projects from initial research through to deployment, including building platforms from the ground up.

  • Team Management: Act as a hands-on people manager for a team of 3-5 Applied Scientists
  • Model Optimization: Enhance model performance through prompt engineering, inference tuning, and iterative improvements.

  • Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to internal learning and external thought leadership through presentations, mentorship, and community engagement.

  • Research & Publications: Develop novel applications with the potential to lead to patents and high-impact research publications.


What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a skilled, collaborative applied scientist with:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in NLP, including production-level model development; previous 2 years in a people management position.

  • A strong track record in building scalable NLP platforms and working with large datasets.

  • Deep proficiency in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, NLTK, and spaCy.

  • Experience translating research into real-world applications, from idea to deployment.

  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art ML techniques related to NLP and LLMs.

  • Comfort working in dynamic environments and collaborating across diverse technical and non-technical teams.

  • A PhD in a relevant field such as Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, or Statistics is required.


What You’ll Get

  • Competitive Salary: $250,000-$275,000 base salary + bonus + equity

  • Intellectual Ownership: Opportunity to lead and publish novel research

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health coverage, retirement plans, and more


How to Apply

Please submit your resume to Tim Jonas using the “Apply” link on this page. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion can help shape the future of AI in legal and financial services.


Keywords:
Machine Learning | NLP | NLG | NLU | LLM | Large Language Models | AI | Generative AI | Python | TensorFlow | PyTorch | Open-Source | Legal Tech | Financial Services | Research | AI Strategy

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Research Director/Research Consultant

London

£380 - £400

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Contract
London

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URGENT ROLE: Research Director/Senior Research Consultant

Part-Time: 2-3 days per week

Day Rate: £380 – £400/DAY Outside ir35

Length: 1 Month initially

One of the world’s leading market research agencies is urgently hiring a Research Director/Senior Research Consultant to lead a major multi-country segmentation programme for a top-tier FMCG client.

What You’ll Do:

  • lead a multi-market segmentation project, from design through to delivery.

  • Translate complex consumer data into a clear strategic direction for brand and innovation teams.

  • Partner closely with client stakeholders to embed segmentation into business planning and activation.

  • Support additional brand tracking and innovation research streams as needed.

What You Bring:

  • Deep experience delivering segmentation projects across global markets.

  • Strong understanding of analytical techniques: Cluster analysis, Factor analysis, MaxDiff, Conjoint, etc.

  • Ability to connect data with strategy-turning insight into clear commercial action.

  • Background in FMCG or related consumer categories.

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DevOps

Paris

€45000 - €50000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Paris, Île-de-France

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DEVOPS
Paris
Télétravail 2 jours/semaine
45-50K euros fixe

Nous recherchons un profil DevOps pour notre client, une french-tech spécialisée dans les solutions digitales en logistique. Vous serez rattaché au Manager DevOps et rejoindrez une équipe à taille humaine composée de 2 personnes.

Missions :

  • Mettre en place les chaînes CI/CD
  • Automatisation des processus
  • Scalabilité des modules
  • Gestion de l’infra
  • Optimisation des performances

Profil recherché :

  • BAC+5 école d’ingénieurs
  • 1 à 2 ans d’expérience post-diplôme minimum
  • Expérience avérée en start-up/scale-up
  • Maîtrise de Terraform, Kubernetes, Cloud Azure
  • Anglais et Français obligatoires

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Data Analysts

London

£40000 - £55000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Data Analyst x2 – Junior & Mid-Level
East London (Hybrid – 3 days per week)
£40,000 – £55,000 DOE

We’re working with a fast-moving, customer-focused telco brand looking to bring in two Data Analysts – one more junior, one more mid-level – to help drive insight across their commercial and customer landscape.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid SQL skills who wants hands-on experience, meaningful projects, and genuine growth opportunities (with a clear path to promotion over the next 12-24 months). You’ll be working closely with a hands-on Head of Analytics, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams across the business.

The Role

  • Handle ad-hoc data pulls and reporting requests

  • Take ownership of dashboarding (Power BI), and improve visualisation/reporting processes

  • Deep dive into customer data – churn analysis, CLV projects, marketing campaign performance

  • Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and country teams on strategic projects (e.g. handset launches, global campaign success)

  • Help improve data quality across the business and support wider insight efforts

  • Present findings to senior stakeholders, including finance and country managers

What They’re Looking For

  • SQL is essential – window functions, joins, aggregations for the mid-level role

  • Strong business acumen and commercial thinking

  • Experience in customer/marketing analytics or a real desire to develop in that space

  • Bonus: Power BI, Python, exposure to presenting insights to non-technical audiences

  • Personality and mindset matter – curiosity, drive, and a collaborative approach are key

Salary

  • Junior Analyst: £40,000-£45,000

  • Mid-Level Analyst: Up to £55,000

Interview Process

  • Stage 1: Informal 30-min Teams chat with the Head of Analytics

  • Stage 2: Presentation round + Q&A with the team

  • Optional sign-off with a senior stakeholder

This is an exciting chance to step into a role with visibility, variety, and loads of room to grow. Let us know if you’d like to hear more.

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Insights Analyst

London

£50000 - £80000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Insight Analyst – Fintech (BNPL)
Location: London/Sheffield (3 days in office, preference for London)
Salary: £45,000 – £80,000 + up to 15% annual bonus

About the Company:
A rapidly growing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider in the automotive sector, offering flexible payment solutions for car servicing and repairs. Partnering with garages and dealerships, the company is expanding into new international markets, including Germany, Netherlands, and Ireland.

The Role:
This is a brand-new position where you’ll lead the insights function, working closely with senior stakeholders to:
✅ Identify and segment high-value customers
✅ Analyse online/offline campaign performance
✅ Conduct competitor analysis and understand key growth levers
✅ Drive insights to increase product adoption across UK dealerships
✅ Optimise presence in new international markets

Who You’ll Work With:
Chief Growth Officer, CCO & Co-Founder, Head of Product
Data Engineering & BI teams

What You’ll Need:
Strong SQL expertise
Google Analytics (GA) experience preferred
Python/R – nice to have
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Join?
✨ Opportunity to build the insights function from scratch
Work directly with senior leadership, driving impactful decisions
Play a key role in international market expansion

Benefits:
Up to 15% annual bonus
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Full Vitality PMI & Medicash Cash Plan
‍♂️ Cycle to Work & Electric Car Schemes
Generous parental leave (4 months primary, 1 month secondary)
LinkedIn Learning account & annual company retreat

Interview Process:
Initial 30-min screen with CGO & HR
45-min interview with CGO & Head of Data/Product

Be part of shaping the future of automotive finance-apply now!

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Senior Research Manager

London

£40000 - £50000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Senior Research Manager
£50,000 | Southwark (2 days a week in office)

Join a fast-growing, insight-led communications agency that’s driving impact across science, technology, and healthcare. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Research Manager to hit the ground running within a collaborative and high-performing insights team.

About the Role:
As a Senior Research Manager, you’ll lead mixed-method research projects end-to-end-from brief through to analysis and delivery-primarily in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space. You’ll be client-facing from day one, managing multiple projects while collaborating closely with a wider team that includes data science experts. You’ll play a key role in delivering meaningful insights that influence strategic decisions for leading global clients.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading and managing qual and quant research projects

  • Presenting insights to senior stakeholders and clients

  • Supporting proposal writing and contributing to pitches

  • Partnering with the in-house data science team on advanced analytics projects

  • Working with top-tier clients in pharma and healthcare

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3-5 years’ experience in market research (healthcare/pharma focus strongly preferred)

  • Strong background in mixed methods research

  • Awareness of data science approaches (segmentation, regression modelling, predictive analytics, etc.)

  • Confident communicator with strong presentation and client management skills

  • Experience in proposal writing and project operations

Why Apply?

  • Be part of a purpose-driven team making a difference in science and healthcare

  • Work with high-profile clients and impactful projects

  • Hybrid working with Southwark office days (2x/week)

  • Supportive leadership and opportunity for rapid integration into exciting work

Interested?
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make an immediate impact. If that’s you, apply now and bring your expertise to a passionate, insights-led environment.

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Lead Analyst

London

£75000 - £85000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Lead Analyst

Up to £85,000

Hybrid – London

A great opportunity to join a leading consumer goods and food delivery business as a Lead Analyst

THE COMPANY

The business are a leading consumer goods and food delivery business as a Lead Analyst. And they are undergoing a period of rapid growth in which they are opening 100 new stores and growing by 5-10% week on week.

With this period of rapid growth, they are now seeking to transform their marketing outlook with the addition of a Lead Analyst to the team.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyse and enhance key metrics across customer acquisition, retention and revenue generation
  • Develop and maintain advanced data models using dbt
  • Ensure KPIs are aligned with overall business objectives, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency
  • Ensure data insights are clear and actionable for driving performance improvements
  • Use data to provide strategic solutions that enhance how the business grows and operates as a company
  • Communicate complex analysis and data insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Strong technical experience in SQL (specifically within Windows Functions), Snowflake, Data Visualisation and Python/R
  • Strong background in advanced analytics, predictive modelling and exploratory analysis
  • Proven expertise in DBT and reporting
  • Strong stakeholder management skills

THE BENEFITS

  • Up to £85,000 + bonuses + equity
  • Hybrid
  • London

HOW TO APPLY

If interested in the role please send your CV to Jordan Victor via the Apply Link below

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Senior Loyalty & Success Manager

London

£50000 - £65000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Senior Loyalty & Success Manager
£60,000 – £65,000
London – Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office per fortnight)

The Company
An innovative and fast-growing UK-based digital lender on a mission to simplify consumer finance. With a strong focus on customer experience, digital innovation, and fair treatment, this company is redefining how people interact with credit. Launched with a digital credit card in 2018, they’re continuing to expand their product offering while building a loyal and satisfied customer base.

The Team
This role sits within the Customer department and reports into the Chief Customer Officer. You’ll work closely with the CRM team, marketing, and customer engagement specialists to deliver creative, impactful customer experiences.

The Role
As Senior Loyalty & Success Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of personalised, engaging customer experiences that build loyalty and satisfaction. This is a hands-on, creative marketing role with a strong strategic element – ideal for someone with a passion for building meaningful relationships with customers and creating marketing that resonates.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading gamification strategies that drive participation and loyalty.

  • Building and managing relationships with third-party rewards partners.

  • Designing engagement programmes, such as feedback surveys and community initiatives.

  • Ensuring positive customer outcomes through value-driven and tailored experiences.

  • Collaborating with CRM to deliver personalised, multichannel communication.

  • Writing and producing compelling marketing communications across app, email, and in-app channels.

  • Monitoring and optimising loyalty initiatives based on performance and customer feedback.

Your Background
We’re looking for someone with:

  • A creative, customer-first mindset, capable of coming up with fresh and innovative ideas.

  • Strong marketing experience, with a flair for copywriting, customer engagement, and loyalty strategy.

  • The ability to work independently while also collaborating across teams to drive change.

  • A solid understanding of customer psychology, needs, and behaviours.

  • Previous experience with executing gamification strategies.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the customer experience of a growing fintech brand, delivering strategic and creative initiatives that genuinely improve customer outcomes

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