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🌍 We've placed 15,000 professionals across the globe.  We started with SAS programmers and Excel dashboards. Now we’re placing AI Engineers, LLM specialists, and those building real-time decisioning systems. Here’s what we’ve learned about the global Data & AI talent market: The pace has shifted. The roles are deeper. But one thing hasn’t changed: The ability to turn data into action still separates good from great. In our latest piece, we share: → How hiring has evolved and what still holds true → What the best teams are doing differently → Why layered hiring and lifelong learning are no longer optional Head to the comments to read the full article. ⬇️ #Harnham #15KPlacements #DataRecruitment

Two senior hires. No existing team. 18 working days. That was the challenge from a global investment advisor managing $268B in assets. They needed to build their AI function from scratch, fast with zero room for error. In response, we placed: → A Director of AI Strategy to define the roadmap and align the business → A Director of AI Engineering to build the infrastructure and lead delivery Both roles now sit at the centre of their AI capability. In our latest case study, we break down what made this work and what other businesses can take from it.  Swipe for 3 key lessons we learned along the way. Read more by downloading the brochure:  https://lnkd.in/eyqZ_5XP #AIHiring #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #DataAndAI #Harnham #AILeadership #USPerm #CaseStudy

Building AI capability doesn’t start with tools. It starts with people who know what they’re doing. That’s what this leading global investment advisory firm understood. But with no team, no roadmap, and a mission to find visionary leaders to build its AI function from the ground up, they turned to us to help make their first critical hires. In just 18 working days, we placed: → A Director of AI Strategy to define the roadmap and align the business → A Director of AI Engineering to build and scale the infrastructure Both hires were permanent, senior, and embedded at the core of the business. Read more by downloading the brochure:  https://lnkd.in/eyqZ_5XP  #DataAndAI #Harnham #ExecutiveSearch #UKPerm

As we celebrate 15,000 placements, we can’t help but reflect on how hiring needs have changed along the way. From GenAI and governance to MLOps and training, the way teams are built looks very different to even a few years ago. So we’re asking you: Which AI hiring trend are you most interested in right now? Vote below and turn on our post notifications to see what we’re seeing in the market in our follow-up posts 📢 #Harnham #DataAndAI #TechCareers #HarnhamTo15K

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Harnham. 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and restful 4th of July. Whether you're celebrating with fireworks, friends, family, or simply taking a quiet pause, we hope it’s a good one. #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #Harnham

We’re proud to see Rockborne, part of the Harnham group, represented at this insightful Pay.UK event on how generative AI can help drive efficiency, mitigate risk and support innovation in the payments industry. Waseem Ali, Rockborne’s Managing Director, joined leaders to discuss the implications of AI in the workplace and how organisations like Pay.UK are preparing to embrace its potential. At Harnham, we’ve seen first-hand how the demand for AI and data expertise continues to grow across industries. Events like this underscore the importance of developing both the right technology and the right talent to lead the charge.

As part of London Data Week 2025, we’re excited to spotlight an event hosted by Rockborne, part of the Harnham Group, tackling the gender gap in generative AI adoption. 🗓️ Join them on 10th July at Red Badger HQ for a dynamic afternoon of insights, discussion, and hands-on learning. Here’s what to expect: ✅ Panel Discussion: Hear from leading voices in the industry including Helen Crooks, Waseem Ali, and Mursal Hedayat MBE. ✅ Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals who care about driving inclusivity in data and AI. ✅ Practical Bootcamps: Get hands-on with generative AI tools and build confidence with guided sessions. 📍 Location: Red Badger HQ, 2 Old Street Yard, London 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM BST Register here: https://lnkd.in/ez6GDC7g #GenAI #WomenInTech #LondonDataWeek #Harnham

As part of London Data Week 2025, we’re excited to spotlight an event hosted by Rockborne, part of the Harnham Group, tackling the gender gap in generative AI adoption. 🗓️ Join them on 10th July at Red Badger HQ for a dynamic afternoon of insights, discussion, and hands-on learning. Here’s what to expect: ✅ Panel Discussion: Hear from leading voices in the industry including Helen Crooks, Waseem Ali, and Mursal Hedayat MBE. ✅ Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals who care about driving inclusivity in data and AI. ✅ Practical Bootcamps: Get hands-on with generative AI tools and build confidence with guided sessions. 📍 Location: Red Badger HQ, 2 Old Street Yard, London 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM BST Register here: https://lnkd.in/ez6GDC7g #GenAI #WomenInTech #LondonDataWeek #Harnham

Here’s a statistic everyone in data & AI should know ⬇️ 61% of professionals are already using AI tools... but only 37% of companies have a policy in place. This gap signals that while AI hiring is accelerating in relevance and impact, many businesses are still unclear on where to begin or who to hire first. We spotlight this challenge (and many others) and how to solve them in the latest edition of The Data Digest, with an exclusive look inside our latest guide: "How to Hire in AI" Inside you’ll learn: → What kinds of AI roles are being hired right now and what skills employers and business are (or should be) seeking → How companies are approaching AI projects internally, and where talent fits in, including real case studies from Harnham & working with Rockborne → Current salary benchmarks for both perm and contract roles in AI → What businesses need from technical, strategic, and governance hires If you’re ready to start building your AI capability with the right people, at the right time, check out the latest edition of The Data Digest for a full spotlight below 👇 #Harnham #TheDataDigest #AIHiringGuide

We’ve been counting down to this massive milestone for a while now, but we’re delighted to announce that we’ve hit 15,000 placements globally. In the last 19 years, we’ve placed candidates all over the world in a massive range of roles. But the one thing they’ve got in common is that they’re all powering the data and AI revolution. We’re looking forward to celebrating this milestone over the next few months, so watch this space… #Harnham #15KPlacements #DataTalent