Data Operations Manager - 201089

Harnham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Autonomy

Learning & development

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Job summary

Harnham in London is seeking a data automation specialist to lead processing across research projects and improve workflows with Python, SPSS and AI tools.

You will collaborate with research, data and technology teams, deliver scalable automation solutions, and support researchers handling large datasets while enjoying hybrid work (2 days in London) and a competitive salary up to £55,000.

Qualifications

• Strong SPSS and quantitative data processing experience.
• Python or scripting experience for automation.
• Experience using AI tools to solve business problems.
• Ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience improving workflows through automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead data processing and operational delivery across research projects.
• Build automation solutions using Python, SPSS, and AI tools.
• Improve data workflows, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.
• Support researchers with technical challenges and large datasets.
• Develop scalable tools and repeatable solutions for ongoing projects.
• Work closely with research, data, and technology teams to drive innovation.

Skills

SPSS

Python

AI tooling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Automation

Tools

Python

SPSS

AI tools

Job description

London (Hybrid, 2 days per week) | Up to £55,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning insights business at the forefront of research technology, automation, and AI. You'll play a key role in streamlining research operations, building innovative solutions, and driving technical improvements across the organisation.

The Company

They are a well-established insights and research consultancy with a strong reputation for innovation and employee development. The business is investing heavily in automation, AI, and operational excellence, offering a highly collaborative environment where employees can make a visible impact.

The Role

• Lead data processing and operational delivery across research projects
• Build automation solutions using Python, SPSS, and AI tools
• Improve data workflows, reporting processes, and operational efficiency
• Support researchers with technical challenges and large datasets
• Develop scalable tools and repeatable solutions for ongoing projects
• Work closely with research, data, and technology teams to drive innovation

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong SPSS and quantitative data processing experience
• Python or scripting experience for automation
• Experience using AI tools to solve business problems
• Ability to manage and analyse large datasets
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience improving workflows through automation

What They Offer

• Salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in London
• High levels of autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to shape AI and automation initiatives
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business
• Strong learning and development opportunities