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We are a trusted recruitment partner, helping the most exciting high-growth brands across the UK, Europe &amp; U.S, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!What makes us extra special is&nbsp;our people. Our consultants are genuine experts that are committed to excellence and innovation in their industries&nbsp;

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By investing in excellence, in both our people and the technology that powers us, we remain at the forefront of recruitment innovation.

Our team of trusted advisors are experts in their specialist areas, and it&rsquo;s our combined knowledge and experience that sets us apart.

We always give the highest level of service; delivering on every promise and going the extra mile for our clients and candidates.

Recruitment and staffing is about giving and not just taking. It&rsquo;s in our DNA to be generous with our time and our advice.

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We offer generous salaries and bonus structures, plus a leading benefits package, and outstanding support for parental leave that&rsquo;s far above the industry average.

We have a generous budget allocated to training and development and encourage our team to undertake regular professional training sessions, ensuring that we are offering a quality and inclusive approach to recruitment across the whole business.

We genuinely care about our employee's long-term career plans and offer tailored personal development planning and career mapping, providing constant one-to-one support through mentoring and training.

We reward success with high-performers trips to great destinations such as Barcelona, Lisbon and Tromso, as well as yearly awards to celebrate individual achievements

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We help the most exciting high-growth brands across the UK, Europe &amp; US, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!
We genuinely care about your career and finding you a role that you can thrive in! Send us your CV to get started.
If you're looking to hire, get in touch and we'll contact you to chat about how we can help!

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Forward Role EuropeAs a trusted global recruitment partner for high-growth brands, we help the most exciting brands across Europe, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!What makes us extra special is our people. Our consultants are genuine experts that combine local knowledge with a global mindset, and are committed to excellence and innovation in their industries.If you are looking for your next role in Europe, or are looking to scale your business for success - get in touch!

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Forward Role UKOver the last 15 years we have built a strong reputation as the UK's leading Marketing, Data and Technology recruiter.As a trusted recruitment partner for&nbsp;high-growth brands, we help the most exciting brands across the UK, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!What makes us extra special is our people. Our consultants are&nbsp;genuine experts&nbsp;that combine local knowledge with a global mindset, and are committed to excellence and innovation in their industries.If you are looking for your next UK role, or are looking to scale your business for success - get in touch!

Forward Role USAs a&nbsp;trusted global recruitment partner for high-growth brands, we help the most exciting brands across the U.S to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!What makes us extra special is our people. Our consultants are&nbsp;genuine experts&nbsp;that combine local knowledge with a global mindset, and are committed to excellence and innovation in their industries.If you are looking for your next role in the US or are looking to scale your business for success - get in touch!.

Our people are what sets us apart from other recruitment and staffing agencies. Across our global team, there's a diverse mix of personalities and backgrounds, with one thing in common: we love what we do.

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Our award-winning team of data, analytics &amp; insight recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of data.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting data career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

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Our award-winning team of&nbsp;digital &amp; eCommerce recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of digital &amp; eCommerce.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting digital career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

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Get in touch to chat about your marketing hiring plans!

Our award-winning team of marketing recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the&nbsp;brightest talent across all areas of marketing.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting marketing career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

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Our award-winning team of Data, Analytics &amp; Insight experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of Data.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting data career. We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

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Our award-winning team of technology recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of technology &amp; GTM.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting tech career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

We use cutting-edge recruitment technology and a strategic approach tailored to your brand, to really understand your business hiring needs and help you to attract the brightest talent to scale your business for success!And with dedicated perm and contract teams specialising in all areas of our core sectors Marketing, Data &amp; Technology, we are genuine experts in our markets, which is why we build long-term partnerships and are trusted by our clients to represent them.

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Senior Database Developer - Liverpool - &pound;70K &ndash; Hybrid Fed up with legacy systems that make you want to pull your hair out? Want to work somewhere that actually values your expertise? Tired of boring database work? Ready to actually make a difference with your SQL skills?We&rsquo;re working with a long-standing client to find their next Senior Database Developer to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of data strategy and drive real business impact through cutting-edge database solutions.What&rsquo;s in it for you? <ul>
<li>Salary up to &pound;70,000</li><li>Hybrid working from central Liverpool</li><li>Benefit include: enhanced annual leave, enhanced paternity /maternity pay, health and wellbeing support, life insurance, long service awards, paid socials, charity events + much more</li></ul>
The Role:They&rsquo;re looking for someone who thrives on technical challenges and strategic thinking:<ul>
<li>Design and maintain robust database solutions across Azure VM and cloud environments</li><li>Develop and support MI and DWH systems using Azure Synapse/Sharedo and related technologies</li><li>Enforce best practices in SQL development and source control methodologies</li><li>Ensure data security, access control, and maintain audit compliance standards</li><li>Work seamlessly across departments to deliver and support critical production systems</li></ul>
Skills:<ul>
<li>Strong SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and Visual Studio</li><li>Solid hands-on experience with Data Warehousing, SSRS, Power BI</li><li>Proven track record managing secure, high-performance database environments</li><li>A genuine passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of industry innovation</li><li>Experience with Azure Synapse / Sharedo/Databricks (nice to have)</li><li>Python (nice to have)</li></ul>
Ready to Take the Next Step?If you're a Senior Database Developer who's ready to elevate your career APPLY NOW or email <a href="mailto:alicia@forwardrole.com">alicia@forwardrole.com</a>*Please note you must be based in the UK and this role cannot accept sponsorship- you must have ILTR currently*Senior Database Developer - Liverpool - &pound;70K &ndash; Hybrid As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. 
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior Database Developer 

Hybrid, 2 x per week in the office
Our client is a rapidly growing, award-winning technology company in the financial services sector. They prioritise people, planet, and profit, creating a workplace culture that values wellbeing, development, and employee voice. They're consistently ranked among the top employers in the UK.
The business has a strong track record of growth and are transforming the industry through innovative digital solutions that bring simplicity and transparency to complex financial decisions. The mission-driven approach focuses on supporting customers while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and service.
We're seeking a strategic, data-driven Business Performance Analyst to take ownership of core performance and planning models. This pivotal role shapes business decisions by delivering clear insights, accurate forecasts, and data-backed recommendations. It's an excellent pathway position offering high senior visibility and direct impact on company performance.
Role &amp; Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Own and enhance core forecasting and performance models including:</li>
<ul>
<li>Daily/weekly trading performance tracking</li>
<li>Rolling quarterly planning and forecasting</li>
<li>Long-range annual business planning</li>
</ul>
<li>Drive input quality and model accuracy through:</li>
<ul>
<li>Collaboration with Data &amp; Insights teams to improve forecast automation</li>
<li>Integration of seasonal trends and real-time performance drivers</li>
<li>Partnership with Marketing, Partnerships, Commercial, and Insights teams to evaluate new initiative impacts</li>
<li>Monitoring and analysing market trends to deliver actionable business insights</li>
</ul>
<li>Create cross-functional alignment by connecting activities across teams and reflecting their impact in forecasts and trading plans</li>
<li>Influence senior decision-making through scenario modelling and business strategy analysis</li>
<li>Support Commercial Director with strategic analysis including competitive intelligence, market shifts, and emerging opportunities</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Experience:
<ul>
<li>Strong academic background with excellent analytical capabilities</li>
<li>Advanced Excel skills (Tableau and SQL useful but not essential)</li>
<li>Exceptional business acumen with ability to quickly understand key value drivers</li>
<li>Growth mindset with commercial awareness and strategic thinking</li>
<li>Excellent relationship-building skills across all organizational levels</li>
<li>Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments</li>
<li>Desire to be central to business performance and growth decisions</li>
<li>Strong communication and presentation abilities</li>
<li>Proactive approach with ability to work independently</li>
</ul>
Career Development
This is an excellent pathway role designed for ambitious professionals looking to accelerate their career. The position offers 12-24 months of intensive experience at the heart of business performance and growth decisions, providing exceptional preparation for senior roles.
The successful candidate will work directly with senior leadership, gaining invaluable exposure to strategic decision-making processes and commercial operations.
As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Business Performance Analyst

&nbsp;Senior Insights &amp; Growth AnalystManchester - Hybrid (2 days in the office per week)Our client is a rapidly growing, award-winning technology company in the financial services sector. They prioritise people, planet, and profit, creating a workplace culture that values wellbeing, development, and employee voice. They're consistently ranked among the top employers in the UK.The business has a strong track record of growth and are transforming the industry through innovative digital solutions that bring simplicity and transparency to complex financial decisions. The mission-driven approach focuses on supporting customers while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and service.We're seeking a Senior Insights &amp; Growth Analyst to join the expanding analytics team. This is a pivotal role where you'll drive data-driven decision making across the organisation, working closely with senior leadership to optimise performance and maximise growth opportunities.Role &amp; Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Conduct comprehensive analysis of business data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that drive strategic growth initiatives</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple departments to provide analytical support and expertise for growth optimisation</li><li>Proactively identify customer improvement opportunities through data analysis and customer insights</li><li>Transform complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership</li><li>Validate business hypotheses through rigorous data analysis and testing</li><li>Lead presentation and storytelling initiatives to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders</li><li>Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members with potential for line management responsibilities</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Experience:<ul>
<li>Strong academic background with excellent analytical capabilities</li><li>Exceptional business acumen with ability to quickly understand key value drivers</li><li>Proven experience in data visualisation and creating actionable insights from complex datasets</li><li>Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in Tableau/Power BI or similar</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills at senior level</li><li>Growth mindset with commercial awareness and analytical problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</li></ul>
This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-growth technology company that's transforming its industry. You'll be working with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions while developing your career in a supportive, values-driven environment.The successful candidate will join during an exciting period of growth and will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the analytics function.79537As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. 
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior Insights & Growth Analyst

Analytics Manager &ndash; Pricing Manchester (Hybrid) or Remote &ndash; UK &pound;50,000 -&nbsp; &pound;80,000 + Benefits SaaS / Tech SectorForward Role is working with a fast-scaling technology business to find an Analytics Manager &ndash; Pricing for a newly created role focused on analytics, commercial optimisation, and monetisation strategy.This is an excellent opportunity for a data-led pricing professional to take ownership of how products are priced, packaged, and positioned in the market. You&rsquo;ll be the go-to expert on pricing strategy, collaborating closely with stakeholders across product, marketing, sales, and finance to support business growth through data-driven decisions.This is an exciting time to join a fast-paced, high-growth tech business, offering the opportunity to establish a new function, and take ownership of the area.Role &amp; Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Develop Pricing Models: Use customer behaviour data, market trends, and internal analysis to design scalable pricing strategies.</li><li>Support Go-to-Market Teams: Partner with commercial and product functions to refine pricing tiers, offers, and deal structures.</li><li>Enable Insight-Led Decisions: Build and maintain dashboards, models, and reports that track performance and uncover growth opportunities.</li><li>Monitor Competitor Landscape: Stay ahead of market trends and ensure the business maintains a competitive pricing edge.</li><li>Governance &amp; Frameworks: Contribute to pricing policy, discounting governance, and internal alignment.</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Experience:<ul>
<li>Highly analytical with experience covering pricing strategies and commercial analytics</li><li>Experience working in a SaaS, tech, or high-growth business</li><li>Data expert, advanced user of Excel, SQL, Tableau, Looker &ndash; and ideally have some Python exposure.</li><li>Knowledge of SaaS pricing, especially consumption/usage-based model is desirable, but not essential.</li><li>Strategic and commercially minded &ndash; able to tell the story behind the numbers and influence cross-functional teams.</li></ul>
As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. 
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Analytics Manager - Pricing

Forward Role are proud to be exclusively working with JD Sports, the highly successful global ecommerce retailer, with their HQ in Bury. We are supporting with the search for their next Marketing Analyst to join a dedicated analytics team focusing on all things Campaign, Customer and Loyalty data.The Marketing Analyst will be instrumental in driving the success of campaigns run through JD&rsquo;s loyalty programme, increasing customer loyalty and value to the business.You will provide insight and recommendations on how to optimise the impact of campaigns, and you will undertake customer analytics to identify and inform how JD targets the right offer, to the right customers, at the right time.The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and enjoy working collaboratively with the wider loyalty team. You will have experience of using a wide range of analytical tools to understand customer behaviour and have had experience of campaign segmentation using SQL.Location: Bury - 4 days a week in the office.&nbsp;Role &amp; Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Measure the impact of loyalty campaigns and provide insight and recommendations on how to improve performance and maximise business results</li><li>Run campaign segmentation to produce audiences and groups for targeted campaigns and CRM communications</li><li>Perform customer analytics on the loyalty customer base to inform loyalty strategy and forecast performance of future activity</li><li>Create and maintain a repository of campaign insights and learnings and democratise these to relevant stakeholders</li><li>Provide regular reporting on campaign performance and other loyalty business processes and present findings to stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Automate, optimise and standardise existing campaign processes whilst helping to integrate new campaign martech</li><li>Support the wider loyalty team with analysis</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Experience<ul>
<li>Proven experience working in a fast-paced organisation in a similar Customer / Marketing analytics role</li><li>Customer segmentation and working with loyalty programmes is highly desirable</li><li>Retail or ecommerce background, or customer focused experience is ideal</li><li>Commercial experience using SQL is essential</li><li>R or Python would be an advantage, but not essential</li><li>Ability to own and manage end-to-end data analytics and reporting projects &nbsp;</li><li>Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management</li><li>You will have a process improvement mindset and are happy to challenge the status quo.</li><li>Ability to analyse and interpret statistical information.</li><li>Ability to think strategically.</li></ul>
If you are interested, please apply to this advert with your CV. Or get in touch with Sophie at Forward Role.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. 
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Marketing Analyst (Loyalty)

Research &amp; Insight Manager Hybrid &amp; Flexible Working &ndash; South ManchesterUp to &pound;40,000Do you want to work at the heart of a fast-paced business where your work directly influences marketing and commercial decisions?I am excited to be working with an innovative Financial Services business who are expanding their Marketing &amp; Insights team. Forward Role is supporting in search of an enthusiastic and motivated Research &amp; Insight Manager to join the team.In this influential role, you'll own and lead market and customer insight initiatives that fuel smarter, customer-first thinking across the business. From designing and running in-depth research to building collaborative partnerships across teams, your work will directly shape propositions, campaigns, and business plans.Role &amp; Responsibilities: <ul>
<li>Lead the design and delivery of both qualitative and quantitative research projects (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups)</li><li>Develop a deep understanding of customer and adviser needs, behaviours, and motivations</li><li>Proactively identify and analyse external data to uncover industry trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive insight</li><li>Translate complex findings into actionable reports and recommendations that influence senior stakeholders</li><li>Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Proposition, and Commercial teams to ensure insights are embedded in business strategy</li><li>Develop and evolve insight processes to ensure robust, risk-aware delivery across all initiatives</li><li>Mentor and support junior team members to help grow team capability</li><li>Drive a culture of curiosity, learning, and customer understanding across the business</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Experience:<ul>
<li>Proven experience in leading or managing market/customer research projects</li><li>Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills</li><li>Excellent analytical capabilities &ndash; able to extract essential insight from complex data</li><li>Compelling communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing at all levels</li><li>Collaborative mindset and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Commercial awareness and understanding of how insight drives business value</li></ul>
Nice to have:<ul>
<li>Experience within the financial services sector</li><li>Familiarity with marketing and customer strategies in regulated industries</li><li>Degree or professional qualification in marketing, business, or a related field</li><li>Recognised market research qualification</li></ul>
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a strategic and visible role, where your insights will directly shape the future of a growing and customer-focused organisation.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. 
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior Database Developer

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