Specialist ML and MLOps teams where machine learning is the core capability, spanning research, prototyping, productionisation and deployment into real National Security environments.National Security Location: Manchester or CheltenhamLevel: Mid-level through to Senior / LeadClearance: Active SC minimum | DV/eDV highly desirableWorking pattern: Hybrid working - Secure Site working required There are plenty of roles where “AI” is somewhere in the job description. This isn’t really one of those. I’m working with specialist ML and MLOps teams where machine learning is the core capability, spanning research, prototyping, productionisation and deployment into real National Security environments. You’ll be working with people who genuinely care about the discipline, keep close to the research, experiment with new approaches and still care about getting models into production properly. What you could be working across Python PyTorch, TensorFlow or scikit-learn LLMs, RAG, agents and evaluation ML research and rapid prototyping MLOps and production ML pipelines Model deployment, monitoring and lifecycle tooling AWS, Docker and Linux CI/CD and software engineering best practice The strongest candidates tend to sit somewhere between research and engineering. You might be taking ideas from papers and applying them to real customer problems, building production ML systems, or working with Platform and Data Engineers to make sure models actually perform reliably outside a notebook. Why it’s worth a look The teams I’m supporting offer: Genuine ML/AI specialism rather than generic consultancy work Exposure across research through to production Strong technical peers Time and encouragement to keep learning Real-world impact rather than endless PoCs The chance to work across some of the most interesting secure AI problems in the UK You don’t need every framework listed above. Curiosity, strong Python fundamentals and a genuine interest in how ML systems work in the real world matter more than ticking every box. Clearance You’ll need active SC as a minimum, with willingness/eligibility to go through higher levels of clearance long-term. If you’re already working in ML/AI and curious about what the specialist labs and engineering teams are doing differently, send me your profile and I’ll give you a straight view of where you might fit. 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.

Cloud, DevOps & Platform Engineers, Explore the National Security Market Locations: Opportunities across all NS compass points - Manchester, Samlesbury, Milton Keynes, London, Cheltenham Level: Mid-level through to Senior / Lead | broadly SFIA 3–6 Clearance: Active Green Badge If you work across Cloud, DevOps or Platform Engineering and want a clearer view of what’s actually moving across National Security, this is a good place to start. We work with a carefully selected mix of specialist SMEs, engineering-led consultancies and product businesses across the market, with current demand spanning: Cloud & DevOps – AWS/Azure, Terraform, CI/CD, automation Platform & SRE – Kubernetes, Linux, observability, reliability and cloud-native engineering Architecture & Technical Leadership – senior technical ownership, platform strategy and customer-facing roles The opportunities vary significantly by level and environment. We’ve secured packages from around £60k through to £130k+ across different SFIA grades, so the right conversation depends much more on where you are technically and what you want next than matching you to one fixed salary band. Why speak to FR Secure? We’ve already helped engineers move into several of the teams we represent We get direct feedback on culture, progression and working patterns after people join We work across multiple organisations, so the conversation starts with what you want, not whichever vacancy happens to be open We can give you an honest comparison of the market across different compass points Clearance A simple one. If you hold an active Green Badge and are able to work on National Security programmes, we're talking to you. These roles predominantly support live National Security programmes and require active clearance. If you don’t know what the above means, this particular advert isn’t the right route for you. If you’re curious about what else is out there, send over your profile and we’ll arrange a conversation to give you a straight view of where your background is likely to fit. 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.

Digital Marketing ExecutiveLocation: Blackburn (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000 – £35,000A great opportunity for a Digital Marketing Executive to join a growing business, splitting focus across two core areas: CRM & Email and SEO & Website.This is an exec/senior exec level role suited to someone with a solid grounding in digital marketing who's ready to take real ownership across two disciplines. Full training and support will be provided to get you up to speed, with the expectation that you'll build towards working independently across both areas.The role: Manage and optimise CRM and email marketing campaigns, from segmentation and automation through to performance reportingOwn the SEO strategy and website performance, driving organic visibility and improving on-site user experiencePlan and execute email lifecycle campaigns to support customer retention and engagementConduct keyword research, on-page optimisation, and technical SEO audits to improve search rankingsWork closely with the wider marketing team to align CRM and SEO activity with broader campaign goalsMonitor and report on performance across both channels, using data to shape ongoing strategy What we're looking for: Experience in either CRM/email marketing or SEO/website management (ideally some exposure to both)A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ambition to become fully self-sufficient across both disciplinesStrong analytical skills, comfortable working with data and reporting toolsExcellent communication skills, able to collaborate across teams APPLY NOW! For more info, call 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.comAs 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.