Data & AI Learning Consultant | Remote | £70,000 - £100,000 | Permanent This is a senior, consultative role for someone who can talk AI and data with a board as comfortably as with a technical team. You'll work with a leading UK tech training provider to diagnose client capability gaps, design tailored Data and AI learning solutions, and help shape the direction of its AI portfolio. It suits a data or AI specialist who wants to move into strategic consultancy, with influence over commercial strategy and market positioning.The role: Run capability assessments, diagnostics and learning needs analysis to build Data and AI development solutions around a client's strategic prioritiesDesign and deliver AI and Data programmes, academies, workshops and blended learning that show measurable business impactAct as strategic adviser to senior client stakeholders and executive sponsors on AI capability and adoptionShape and evolve the AI learning portfolio across Technical AI, Data Science and AI Leadership, spotting market trends and new propositionsSupport pre-sales, bids and proposals, including client solution designMentor Principal and Senior Learning Specialists, and represent the business as a thought leader through speaking, forums or publications What we're looking for: Significant experience running organisational diagnostics, technical capability assessments and learning needs analysisA track record of designing and delivering AI, technology or leadership development programmesCredibility with senior and executive stakeholders, and the consultancy skills to influence their decisionsExperience developing AI learning propositions, workforce upskilling or adoption programmesProven involvement in major bids, proposals or pre-sales consultancyStrong AI, data science and programming knowledge, confident enough to hold your own in technical discussionsExperience mentoring learning professionals or subject matter experts Desirable: Degree in Mathematics or a related field, or an MSc/PhD in Data Science, AI or Computer ScienceCloud certifications (AWS, Azure or GCP)PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification What's on offer: Permanent, site-based role27 days annual leave (4 of which cover the festive closure) plus bank holidays, with a holiday buying scheme3 development days and 2 charity days per yearPrivate medical insurance at corporate rates, Medicash plan, Wellhub, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work schemePension scheme and an early 4pm Friday finishAccess to a large library of digital learning content, with support towards degree or Masters studyDisability Confident employer, with a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the role criteria Apply now or get in touch with aidan.peart@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.

Are you an enterprise architect who enjoys teaching as much as practising? Enterprise Architecture Trainer | Remote | £50,000 - £65,000 | Permanent This permanent role with a leading UK tech training provider lets you deliver TOGAF®, ArchiMate® and wider architecture training to corporate clients. You'll also help shape new learning solutions that build real architecture capability. The role: Deliver instructor-led training in TOGAF®, ArchiMate®, Enterprise Architecture, Operating Model Design and Architecture Governance Teach virtually, with regular delivery from training centres and client sites Design and develop tailored learning programmes and new courses for corporate clients Speak to clients about their business needs and recommend the right learning solution Hit and maintain strong learner satisfaction scores and good observation outcomes, including peer observations Act as a subject matter expert, keeping up with industry trends and best practice What we're looking for: TOGAF® and/or ArchiMate® certification Hands-on enterprise architecture experience, such as operating models, target state architectures and transformation roadmaps Solid grounding across business, application, data and technology architecture Familiarity with cloud platforms and digital transformation programmes Experience training, mentoring or coaching technical content to professionals or students Confidence facilitating discussions with senior stakeholders A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one (desirable) What's on offer: Permanent role with a hybrid pattern: virtual delivery plus centre and client site work Home-based, with centres in Manchester, Leeds and London 27 days annual leave (4 of which cover the festive closure) plus bank holidays, with a holiday buying scheme 3 development days and 2 charity days per year Private medical insurance at corporate rates, Medicash plan, Wellhub, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme Pension scheme and an early 4pm Friday finish Access to a large library of digital learning content, with support towards degree or Masters study Disability Confident employer, with a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the role criteria Apply now or get in touch with aidan.peart@forwardrole.com 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.

Forward Role are proud to be working with a well-known, long-established B2B organisation to find an experienced, technically strong Performance Marketing Manager to lead performance across paid search, SEO and social - both paid and organic. Performance Marketing Manager / Senior Bolton (Hybrid, 3 days on site) £60,000 This isn't a role for a single-channel specialist. My client needs someone who understands how search, organic and social affect each other - how paid activity supports organic demand, how social creates demand that search later captures, and how to judge performance across the whole mix rather than one channel in isolation. You'll help shape the strategy and make sure it's delivered, equally comfortable presenting a recommendation to senior leaders as you are going into an ad account and questioning a bidding decision. You'll manage a mix of specialist external partners and an in-house team, so this role needs real technical depth alongside the leadership skills to get the best out of both. Key Responsibilities Own performance across paid search, SEO, paid social and organic social, managing budgets and channel mix against agreed cost-per-lead and ROAS targets Understand and measure the halo effect between channels, including how paid activity affects organic, brand and direct demand Set clear scopes, targets and expectations for PPC, paid social and SEO partners - going into the accounts yourself to review structure, bidding, audiences, keywords and creative, rather than taking recommendations at face value Hold partners to account for delivery, performance and value for money, and make sure their knowledge builds up inside the business over time Line-manage SEO Technical, SEO Content and Organic Social specialists, setting clear objectives and coaching regularly Turn agency strategic advice into a prioritised roadmap the in-house team owns and delivers Work closely with Campaign & CRM Marketing and Customer & Digital Product teams to support wider campaigns, landing pages and the onsite journey Help shape performance marketing strategy with the Head of Performance Marketing, and turn data into clear insight and recommendations for senior leaders Present trade-offs honestly - volume against margin, short term against long term, paid against organic Stay ahead of platform changes, AI-driven search and automation, testing new ideas quickly and scaling what works Work hands-on in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, GA4 and SEO tools, and ensure tracking, attribution and conversion data are accurate and trusted What You'll Bring Strong technical knowledge of paid search, plus solid working knowledge of SEO and paid and organic social Proven experience managing agencies and contractors, and getting the best from them The confidence and technical depth to challenge specialists in their own area A clear understanding of how channels affect each other, with experience measuring halo and incrementality A track record of improving performance against return, cost-per-acquisition or margin targets Experience leading and developing direct reports Confidence with data, attribution and GA4 The ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex performance simply A commercial mindset that focuses on profit, not just volume If you're a performance marketer who thrives on owning the full channel mix - not just one slice of it - and want to join a well-established, well-known B2B name at an exciting stage of growth, I'd love to hear from you. 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.