Data Engineering Lead- Manchester (hybrid) - up to £80K DOEWe are working with a fast-growing fintech business in Manchester who are looking for a Data Team Lead. They have new PE investment behind them and a major transformation programme underway. This is one of the strongest data leadership opportunities in the Northwest right now!If you are a data engineering leader who has worked at scale, knows their way around modern cloud platforms, and wants to shape something rather than just run it, read on…THE ROLE PURPOSEThis is a hands-on leadership role sitting at the centre of a significant data platform transformation. You will be running the data engineering squad, responsible for delivering the data infrastructure, pipelines, and reporting capabilities the wider business depends on.The platform is evolving. The business is moving away from traditional batch processing toward a real-time, event-driven architecture and you will be leading that technical journey while keeping everything running reliably in the meantime. It is not a steady-state role there is a real mandate for change, proper investment to back it up, and a new Data Director coming in who wants to build something impressive.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Up to £80,000 DOEHybrid working, 2 days per week in Manchester City Centre, the rest remote27 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, enhanced parental leave from day one, income protection for up to 5 years, life assurance at 3x salary, health cash plan, virtual GP and therapy access, gym discounts, cycle to work, free food and a Friday bar + much more.A genuine leadership seat at the table during a period of real transformationThe chance to modernise a data platform from the ground up, event streaming, cloud-native, AI-readyA newly centralised data function with a clear path upward as it growsWorking in a business where data is taken seriously at the most senior levelStrong, collaborative team culture with real investment in people KEY SKILLS Line management and team leadershipReal-time and event-driven data platformsCloud data engineering on AWSStrong SQL and T-SQLSQL ServerETL/ELT pipelines, SSIS, Matillion or similarData visualisation, Tableau or similarInfrastructure as Code awareness, Terraform or similarStakeholder managemenT Useful but not essential: Lakehouse or cloud-native data platform architecture experienceData lakes, object storage, and large-scale analytical processingML or advanced analytics exposureAWS security, networking and access controlGDPR and data governance awareness DAY TO DAYNo two days will look the same, but broadly you can expect to be: Leading and developing your data engineering squad performance conversations, career development, day-to-day supportGetting hands-on across pipelines, cloud infrastructure, transformation layers, and reportingDriving the migration toward real-time, event-driven data processingKeeping existing SQL Server environments stable and performant while the modern platform is built outWorking closely with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and deliver solutionsEmbedding good engineering practices CI/CD, IaC, Agile where they are not already in placeMentoring colleagues and helping to grow capability across the team WHY IT'S AN EXCITING TIME TO JOINThe business has just received significant investment and with that has come a genuine appetite to do things properly. The data, analytics and insights functions previously operated separately are being brought together for the first time under a single Data Director. That means you would be joining at the moment the foundation is being laid, not after the decisions have already been made.There is a signed-off transformation programme, a technical roadmap that includes real-time streaming, AI-readiness and a move toward a modern cloud platform, and senior leadership that genuinely values what the data team delivers. The appetite is there. The budget is there. Now they need the right leader.HOW TO APPLYThis one is moving quickly so please do not sit on it. APPLY NOW with your CV or email alicia@forwardrole.com*Please note the role cannot offer sponsorship and is not suitable for those on short term visas*Data Engineering Lead- Manchester (hybrid) - up to £80K DOEAs 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.

Data Platform / Reporting AnalystThese roles will play a key part in rebuilding dashboards, supporting reporting migrations, and helping transition the organisation to its new data platform.up to £55,000 // 12 month Fixed-Term Contract Remote-first with monthly team meet-up in the North West / West YorkshireForward Role are partnering with a well-established professional services organisation that is currently undergoing a major data transformation programme. As part of this journey, the business is migrating from an on-premise data warehouse to a modern cloud-based data platform using Azure and Databricks.They are now looking for Data Platform / Reporting Analysts to join the team and support the next phase of this transformation. These roles will play a key part in rebuilding dashboards, supporting reporting migrations, and helping transition the organisation to its new data platform.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on data work, building high-quality reporting solutions and working with modern cloud technologies.As a Data Platform / Reporting Analyst, you will support the migration of existing reporting assets to a new Azure Databricks-based data platform. Working alongside the internal data team, you will help rebuild and repoint dashboards, validate data outputs, and ensure reporting continues to run smoothly during the transition.This role is primarily focused on technical delivery rather than deep business analysis, making it ideal for someone who enjoys developing robust dashboards and working with data platforms.Role & Responsibilities Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutionsSupport the migration of reporting from an existing data warehouse to a new cloud platformRebuild or repoint reports to new Databricks-based datasetsValidate and test dashboards to ensure data accuracy and qualityWork closely with the wider data team to support the ongoing platform transformationAssist with business reporting requests where required Skills & Experience: Strong SQL skillsExperience building dashboards in Power BIExperience using DAXExperience working with data warehouses or modern cloud data platformsExperience rebuilding or migrating reports between data sourcesStrong attention to detail and a structured approach to testing and validationExperience supporting data platform or reporting migrations Experience with Azure Databricks / cloud platforms is desirable Why Apply? Opportunity to work on a large-scale data platform transformationExposure to modern cloud technologies and lakehouse architectureCollaborative and supportive data teamHigh-impact work within a business investing heavily in its data capabilities 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 Digital Strategist Lancashire - 2 days p/week in officeSalary: £50- £60kForward Role are recruiting exclusively for a creative agency based in Lancashire, working with ambitious brands who are looking for a Senior Digital Strategist to join their leadership team. This is role where you’ll be leading digital growth strategy across the agencies major clients and driving demand generation. As Senior Digital Strategist you’ll bring clarity to clients and provide strategic direction, with ownership of both results and relationships.The OpportunityBased in an amazing creative office space in Burnley, this is a key hire where you’ll oversee multi-channel strategies (PPC, Paid Social, SEO, LLM-driven content, and CRO).What You’ll Be Doing Analyse performance data and provide insights that support wider business goalsRun client strategy sessions and develop clear marketing roadmapsIdentify growth opportunities through testing, optimisation and experimentationPresent campaign performance and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders while staying up to date with industry trends and platform developmentsSupport new business and inbound demand generation About You Experienced performance marketer or strategist ready to take ownership of campaigns and outcomesHighly self-directed and organised, with the ability to create structured systems around your workComfortable bridging creative ideas and data-driven insightsCommercially savvy, fluent in metrics like ROAS, LTV, MRR, CTR and CPAStrong communicator, able to simplify complex concepts and build trust with stakeholdersCurious and engaged with tech, automation, and AI-driven marketing tools Not only are they a super down-to-earth team but they create some seriously impressive work across web, motion and social for household name brands. This role offers a real chance to have autonomy and ownership.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.