Midweight Apparel DesignerAbout the Business Our client is a fast-growing, design-led performance apparel brand based in Liverpool. The brand operates at the intersection of sport and lifestyle, creating high-performance products designed to support movement, confidence and everyday wear.With a strong community focus and a reputation for innovation, the business continues to scale at pace while maintaining a collaborative and agile culture. The team is passionate about product, detail and delivering collections that balance performance functionality with modern design aesthetics.Location: LiverpoolWorking Pattern: Full-time, onsite (flexible working)Salary: Up to £35,000 per annumDomain Experience: Sportswear and performance apparel design ideallyThe Role An opportunity has arisen for a mid-level Apparel Designer to join the menswear design team. This role will suit a creative and adaptable designer with a strong sportswear background and a genuine passion for performance product.Working closely with senior design leadership, you will contribute to seasonal collections and special projects across both sports performance and lifestyle apparel. The position requires a commercially aware mindset, a sharp eye for detail and the ability to translate research and insight into innovative, brand-aligned product.Cross-functional collaboration is central to the role, particularly with product development, materials and wholesale teams. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.Key Responsibilities Drive seasonal menswear design direction using data, customer insight and market research to inform creative and commercial decisions. Lead the design and development of assigned ranges from initial concept through to final production. Conduct seasonal colour research and develop commercially relevant palettes. Translate global and market trends into brand-right product. Undertake functional research to understand end consumer needs, performance requirements and sport-specific considerations. Participate in overseas development trips, inspiration visits and competitor benchmarking. Produce detailed technical artwork and comprehensive tech packs for production handover. Collaborate with the Materials team to define seasonal fabric and trim direction. Partner with the Wholesale team to deliver SMU and exclusive product ranges. Key Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related discipline. 3 to 5 years’ experience in apparel design, with a strong sportswear background. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Strong understanding of pattern cutting, garment construction and technical fit. Good knowledge of the apparel production process from concept through to bulk manufacture. Strong research capability with the ability to translate insight into commercially viable product. Clear awareness of the sportswear market and current trends. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Remuneration and Benefits Salary up to £35,000 per annum. Discretionary 5% bonus. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. 40% employee discount. Company pension contribution of 3%. Life insurance at 4x annual salary. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Paid birthday leave. Free onsite parking. Free refreshments. Access to employee benefits platform. 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 excited to be partnering exclusively with a data‑driven technology business in Manchester. Due to continued growth, an incredibly exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Data Director to join the talented team.This senior leadership role sits at the heart of a fast‑moving, data‑driven technology business, where data underpins product development, customer experience, operational performance, and commercial decision‑making. As Director of Data, you’ll shape how the organisation uses insight and technology to scale effectively and compete more intelligently. You’ll own the full data strategy across analytics, engineering, quality, governance, and emerging capabilities such as AI‑driven products and automation.You’ll be responsible for creating an insight‑led culture and ensuring teams across the business can access trusted, actionable data at pace. Your remit will span the full customer journey, covering digital performance, acquisition analytics, channel optimisation, forecasting, experimentation, and supporting operational teams with improved decisioning and performance frameworks. A major part of the role is connecting data with real commercial impact, using insights to influence growth, efficiency, customer outcomes, and product development.Role & Responsibilities Defining and delivering a scalable data strategy that accelerates analytics maturity.Championing data as a strategic asset across every business area.Building a roadmap that strengthens foundational data quality and supports AI‑enabled capabilities.Leading and developing multi‑disciplinary teams across analytics, insights, BI and data engineering.Ensuring analytics is deeply aligned with priorities from Product, Marketing, Sales and Operations.Driving modern analytical practices including attribution modelling, forecasting, experimentation, and digital performance analysis.Overseeing the architecture, reliability and performance of data platforms, pipelines and models.Embedding strong governance, documentation, modelling standards and security best practice.Reducing technical debt and ensuring high availability and stability of data systems.Supporting a wide range of use cases from automated reporting through to machine learning‑driven products.Translating complex insight into clear recommendations that influence trading, strategy and product decisions.Identifying opportunities for growth and operational efficiency through deeper customer and channel understanding.Building business cases, scenarios and forecasts to support commercial planning.Strengthening the accuracy and transparency of channel performance, attribution and investment evaluation.Maintaining high standards of data quality, lineage, privacy and compliance.Creating progression pathways, upskilling programmes and a culture of curiosity, collaboration and accountability. To succeed, you’ll combine strategic leadership with hands‑on credibility across both analytics and engineering. You’ll be comfortable operating in high‑volume, high‑availability data environments, and you’ll understand the commercial mechanics of digital‑first businesses. Most importantly, you’ll be excited by the opportunity to build, scale and shape the future of data in a growing organisation, unlocking new opportunities and maximising the value of the company’s data assets.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.

Would you like to work for a rapid-growth network infrastucture business in a newly-created Campaign Manager role?With weekly meet-ups with an experienced Marketing Director in the Manchester area?If you have strong ABM and B2B skills plus good Hubspot experience and live in the Greater Manchester area, read on….Are you ready to take the reins of innovative, multi-channel marketing campaigns in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment? We're on the lookout for a Campaign Manager to join our newly-formed, dynamic Group Marketing team!What You'll Do: Spearhead campaigns using Account-Based Marketing (ABM) and more.Develop killer value propositions based on deep market insights and cutting-edge intelligence tools.Create, syndicate, and optimize high-quality digital content across websites, social media, and industry channels.Collaborate with creatives and agencies to craft standout marketing assets.Drive performance analysis, ROI reporting, and CRM excellence (HubSpot experts, take note!).Bring events and webinars to life with seamless planning and execution. What We’re Looking For: A proven marketing maestro with 5+ years in a versatile marketing role, preferably B2B.A HubSpot virtuoso skilled in automation workflows and demand generation.Someone who thrives in transformation, adapts to change, and dives headfirst into innovation. This is your chance to join a newly established team where your ideas and expertise will define success. Ready to take the challenge? Apply today and make your mark! #MarketingJobs #CampaignManager #NowHiringAs 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.