Data Recruitment
From Data Analysts to Chief Data Officers, we source talent that doesn’t just tick boxes—but actively drives your strategy forward.
At Proximity Recruitment, we understand the challenge of finding exceptional talent in a world driven by data. Whether you’re a start-up scaling fast or an established brand transforming your tech stack, our specialist data recruitment services connect you with the people who make data work hard for your business.
We Recruit For Key Data Roles
Our network spans permanent, contract, and interim positions across:
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientists
- Data Engineers
- Business Intelligence (BI) Specialists
- Data Architects
- Data Governance & Compliance Specialists
- Heads of Data / CDOs
We understand that every hire in data impacts your wider business—from customer insights and marketing to operations and AI integration. That’s why we go beyond the CV, matching candidates who bring both technical skill and commercial acumen.
Our Approach to Data Recruitment
At Proximity Recruitment, we don’t just fill roles—we solve business challenges by connecting companies with the data professionals who can make a measurable difference. Our approach is rooted in insight, speed, and genuine partnership.
1. We Get to Know You (and the Role)
Every business is different. That’s why we begin by understanding your goals, challenges, and team structure—beyond just a job spec. Whether you’re scaling a data team, replacing a key hire, or launching a digital transformation project, we tailor our process around what you need.
We dig deep into:
- The scope and future of the role
- Desired technical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, AWS, Power BI)
- Soft skills and leadership qualities
- Company culture and team dynamics
This allows us to create a compelling brief that attracts the right people—not just any people.
2. We Leverage a Specialist Network
With years of experience in data & tech recruitment, we’ve built a trusted network of highly skilled data professionals—many of whom aren’t actively applying to jobs. From entry-level analysts to strategic leadership, we know where to find them and what motivates them to move.
We combine:
- Proven sourcing techniques across LinkedIn, job boards & niche data communities
- Direct outreach and passive headhunting
- Pre-qualified candidates ready for their next challenge
- This proactive approach helps us move quickly and reach talent that others miss.
3. We Prioritise Quality Over Quantity
We never flood inboxes with mismatched CVs. Instead, we present a curated shortlist of candidates who meet the brief technically, culturally, and commercially. You’ll get insight into why we’re recommending each person—and how they could add value to your team.
Expect:
- Interview-ready candidates
- Honest assessments of skills, salary expectations, and motivations
- Ongoing feedback from both sides to keep the process agile
4. We Support You from Start to Finish
Recruitment doesn’t stop at sending a CV. We manage the process from first call to final offer—including interview coordination, feedback loops, salary negotiations, and onboarding check-ins.
You get:
- Regular communication at every stage
- A dedicated point of contact (no handoffs)
- Post-placement follow-up to ensure long-term success
- We act as your hiring partner, not just a middleman.
Why Choose Proximity Recruitment?
- 90%+ of roles filled within 6 weeks
- Trusted by leading UK businesses across finance, retail, tech, and manufacturing
- Real relationships. We build long-term partnerships, not quick fixes
- Candidate satisfaction score: 4.9/5
Our team combines recruitment expertise with a genuine understanding of the evolving data landscape. It’s this dual focus that helps us find the right people faster—so your business keeps moving forward.
Looking to Hire or Find Your Next Role in Data? Let’s Talk.
If you’re looking for data talent that delivers real impact, let’s chat. From one-off placements to building full teams, we’re ready to help.
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Are you ready to take your data management efforts to the next level? Contact Proximity Recruitment today and let us help you find the exceptional talent you need to achieve your business objectives. Together, we can navigate the ever-changing digital landscape and propel your organisation to new heights of success.
FAQs
If you are keen to discuss a package & process suitable for your vacancy, get in touch on Tel 01327 856127 or Email hello@proximityrecruitment.net where we are happy to talk you through the most appropriate options for your situation.
Temporary & Interim placements allow our clients to on-board Marketing & Digital specialists at short notice to cover sickness, absence, maternity or contribute to specific projects. Proximity provides a competitive percentage rate in addition to a candidate’s hourly/day rate to support our clients quickly & effectively.
Proximity are a Marketing & Digital specialist who provide services across B2B and B2C industries and all sectors. A flexible recruiter we can tailor your process to suit your needs including strategically head-hunting from competitors or searching from outside the industry for new, culturally correct talent.
Proximity’s fee structure has been created with the customer at its heart. The permanent fee will be a competitive percentage rate of the placed candidate’s first annual salary.
Proximity prides itself on our effective & fair Retained Recruitment Service. In this risk-free agreement, we require a 20% refundable deposit for this service; this commitment towards our partnership will result in Proximity prioritising your recruitment project over others. If the project is unsuccessful the deposit will be returned.
Proximity’s mission is to provide a long-term recruitment partnership. We pride ourselves on understanding, partnering and satisfying our clients with a market leading service; if we do ‘miss the mark’ we have a detailed rebate policy alongside a view to provide future service flexibility, ensuring lessons are learnt and future projects are put ‘back on track’.
