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
- Highly collaborative culture with regular split deals
- Clients range from post-funding start-ups to large enterprise organisations
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years’ experience managing recruiters
- Background in data, data science, or wider tech recruitment (preferred)
- Strong business development and commercial leadership capability
- Proven ability to motivate, develop, and scale teams
- Comfortable billing alongside managing
Why Join Harnham?
- Market-leading brand in Data, AI & Analytics recruitment
- Clear and structured progression to Associate Director
- Opportunity to grow and shape the team
- High-performing, collaborative culture
If you’re an established recruitment leader or a billing manager ready for the next step, this role offers genuine scale, influence, and progression.
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