Head of Data, Analytics & AI

DNA Recruit; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Data, Analytics & AI to lead their recruitment practice. This role involves driving business growth, managing a high-performing team, and building client relationships. You will need a deep understanding of the data and AI sectors with proven leadership in recruitment. The position offers a competitive salary of £45-60k, bonus potential, and the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Strong commission scheme

Flexible remote work

Access to a strong client network

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

NEST pension

Share option scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading recruitment teams in data or AI sectors.
• Track record in driving business development and market growth.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Generate high personal billings and revenue growth.
• Manage a team of data and AI recruiters.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience with remote teams

Strong client management and communication skills

Business development acumen

Deep understanding of data science and AI talent markets

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Loxo CRM

Job description

Head of Data, Analytics & AI

Location: Remote (UK-based) | Monthly team meeting in London
Reports to: Commercial Director
Salary: £45-60k bonus & benefits

About Us: Founded in 2008, DNA Recruit is a leading UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the creative, digital, events, tech and integrated agency space. With a reputation for connecting top talent with innovative businesses, we partner with a diverse range of clients, from independent agencies to global networks. We put our people first. Our culture is supportive and collaborative as well as fun, vibrant and diverse. We operate a flexible and remote working model, meaning you can operate as a home‑based consultant, with the flexibility to work in our London office whenever you wish. We are committed to investing in the best recruitment technology and have embraced the latest cloud‑based CRM and interviewing software for flexible working and self‑management. At DNA Recruit, we support our Heads of Practice with a highly differentiated delivery model. Alongside contingent hiring, we offer a strong variety of retained search solutions and video technology that strengthens client engagement, improves conversion, and elevates the candidate experience. Our teams are further supported by an established offshore talent function that provides dedicated sourcing support, allowing senior recruiters to focus on billing, business development, and client relationships. As we continue to scale, we are actively investing in and expanding our offshore capability to support future growth.

Role Overview

The Head of Data, Analytics & AI will build and lead DNA Recruit’s recruitment practice in data science, analytics, and AI sectors. You will drive business development, market positioning, and team performance, helping clients hire top data and AI talent while expanding DNA Recruit’s footprint in this rapidly growing market.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate consistent, high personal billings and own revenue growth across the data, analytics, and AI recruitment practice.
• Develop, lead, and manage a team of data and AI recruiters, fostering high performance and development.
• Define and implement strategies to grow the data, analytics, and AI recruitment practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering consultative hiring solutions for data‑driven roles.
• Drive business development, identifying new opportunities and expanding market share.
• Provide sector insights, talent trends, and market intelligence to clients and internal teams.
• Oversee recruitment delivery and candidate experience, ensuring quality placements.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on strategic initiatives, growth plans, and cross-practice projects.
• Represent DNA Recruit externally at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading recruitment teams in data, analytics, or AI sectors.
• Strong track record in business development and market growth.
• Deep understanding of data science, analytics, and AI talent markets.
• Leadership experience with remote teams and ability to develop talent.
• Excellent client management, communication, and commercial skills.
• Strategic, results‑driven, and able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Tech Provisions

• DNA laptop with wireless keyboard & mouse
• Second screen & desk mount
• iPhone or Android mobile phone
• LinkedIn Recruiter license
• Loxo CRM License
• DNA Screen License
• Mailerlite

What we offer

• Attractive Rewards: Competitive base salary and a strong commission scheme.
• Outstanding Client Network: Access a network of 800 signed terms of business, giving you a competitive edge in developing new business opportunities.
• Flexible Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK.
• World‑class tech stack: DNA has invested in a powerful bespoke recruitment tech stack including our own productised video interview platform.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values innovation and 26 days holiday all bank holidays.
• NEST pension.
• Share option scheme through Vest’d.
• In addition, as part of our ‘giving back’ scheme we will encourage you to spend at least a day each year supporting a charity of your choice or working in the community.

Please send your CV to [e-mail] or reach out directly for an informal chat.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of recruitment – and achieve your earning potential with us. To find out more about us and our team, please go to www.dnarecruit.com.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

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DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client‑side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.