Head of Data, Analytics & AI

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

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Data, Analytics & AI. In this role, you will build and lead the agency's practice in data science, analytics, and AI. You'll drive business development and market positioning while managing a team of recruiters. Candidates should have a proven track record in these fields and excellent client management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45-60k along with bonuses, a strong commission scheme, and remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Strong commission scheme

Flexible remote work

Access to a wide client network

World-class tech stack

26 days holiday + all bank holidays

NEST pension

Share option scheme

Charity/community support

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Generate consistent, high personal billings and own revenue growth across the practice.
• Develop, lead, and manage a team of data and AI recruiters.
• Define and implement strategies to grow the recruitment practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships offering consultative hiring solutions.
• Drive business development, identifying new opportunities and expanding market share.
• Provide sector insights, talent trends, and market intelligence.
• Oversee recruitment delivery and candidate experience.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Represent the company externally at industry events.

Job description

Overview

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

DNA Recruit is a leading UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the creative, digital, events, tech and integrated agency space. 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. Our culture is supportive and collaborative, with a flexible and remote working model.

We support our Heads of Practice with a differentiated delivery model, offering retained search solutions and video technology to strengthen client engagement, improve conversion, and elevate the candidate experience. An established offshore talent function provides dedicated sourcing support, enabling senior recruiters to focus on billing, business development, and client relationships. We are actively investing in and expanding 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 growth.
• 26 days holiday + all bank holidays.
• NEST pension.
• Share option scheme through Vest’d.
• Charity/community: spend at least one day per year supporting a charity of your choice or working in the community.

Please send your CV to or reach out directly for an informal chat. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of recruitment – and achieve your earnings potential with us. To find out more about us and our team, please go to our website.

DNA Recruit is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. While we try to respond to all applications, due to high volume, we may not respond to every unsuccessful applicant.