Manager – Perm Data Science UK Division

Company: Harnham
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Location: London
Job Description:

Manager – Data Science (Permanent Division)

London (Wimbledon) | Hybrid (4 days in office)

Harnham is hiring a Manager to lead our Data Science Permanent team, one of the highest-performing teams in the business.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced recruitment manager who thrives in a commercial, front-office role, enjoys building high-performing teams, and wants a clear pathway to Associate Director.

The Opportunity

You’ll inherit a high-performing team of five, including a top biller, and will be expected to lead from the front, balancing people leadership with personal billing (c. £200k).

The focus of the role is business development, commercial strategy, and team performance, with an established delivery function supporting candidate sourcing.

Team Performance Snapshot

  • Team of the Year 2025
  • Finished 118% of target
  • Top biller: £400k last year
  • Average deal size: £18k
  • Average salary placed: £92k
  • Average fee: 18.5%
  • Client mix: 40% spot / 60% repeat
Posted: May 7th, 2026