Salesforce Manager Hybrid working: 1–2 days per week on site (Manchester city centre)Up to £65K + bonusOpportunity to take full ownership of Salesforce across the business, with a clear mandate to lead the platform and, over time, build out and grow your own Salesforce team as the function scales. We’re partnering with a well‑established, fast‑growing business in Manchester that’s looking to hire a Salesforce Manager to take ownership of its Salesforce platform. The business has invested heavily in Salesforce over the last few years and is now at a critical point where it needs stability, strong ownership, and real commercial value from the platform.If you’re a confident Salesforce Admin or Manager who enjoys being hands on, working closely with commercial teams, and shaping how Salesforce is used day to day rather than just keeping the lights on, this is well worth a conversation.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Salary £50,000–£65,000 DOECompany bonus schemeHybrid working: 1–2 days per week in a Manchester city centre office26 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing over time)Birthday day offFree breakfast and drinks in the officeContribution to your gym membershipCharity volunteer dayHealth cash planLife insuranceDiscounts on groceries and childcareElectric vehicle schemeRegular socials and eventsOpportunity to support and shape future initiatives, including AI and sales prospecting tools THE ROLE PURPOSEThis is a hands‑on Salesforce leadership role, sitting at the centre of the business’s commercial operations. You’ll be the sole owner of Salesforce, responsible for how it’s configured, how clean and reliable the data is, and how effectively the platform supports sales and commercial decision‑making.Salesforce has recently been relaunched, and the focus now is on making the business use it to its full potential. That means improving usability, building meaningful dashboards and reporting, increasing adoption, and reducing reliance on external consultants. You’ll work closely with senior commercial stakeholders and technology leadership to turn Salesforce into a genuine engine for the business, rather than just a CRM.This is not a strategy‑only role. There’s a clear mandate to get hands on, fix issues properly, and build trust in the platform.KEY SKILLS Salesforce administration and platform ownershipBackend configuration (objects, fields, workflows, opportunity stages, data structure)Data cleansing, imports, and quality managementDashboard and report building for commercial teamsSupporting and training Salesforce usersStrong stakeholder engagement and communicationComfortable working hands on with dataCuriosity around process improvement and tooling DAY TO DAYNo two days will be the same, but broadly you can expect to: Own Salesforce end to end across the businessManage backend configuration, sandbox changes, and data structure improvementsCleanse and maintain data quality to ensure trust in reportingBuild dashboards and reports that sales and commercial teams actually useSupport users day to day and improve adoption across the businessWork closely with senior commercial stakeholders on insight and reportingHandle data uploads, spreadsheet clean‑ups, and ad hoc queriesAct as the go‑to Salesforce expert WHY IT’S AN EXCITING TIME TO JOINThe business has recognised that Salesforce should be far more than a basic CRM and has made a clear decision to invest in getting it right. The platform has been relaunched, leadership is engaged, and there’s a genuine appetite to improve data quality, reporting, and commercial insight.You’d be joining at a point where ownership is badly needed not to firefight endlessly, but to bring calm, structure, and credibility to Salesforce. The business offers flexible working hours and a fantastic people focused culture.HOW TO APPLYThis role is moving quickly, so please don’t sit on it. Apply now or emailalicia@forwardrole.comPlease note: this role cannot offer sponsorshipAs 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.

As part of our client's expanding National Security division, you'll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We're seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.   Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level) Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, MOD SC or DV required to start. Location - Manchester   What You'll Be Doing Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction. Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery. Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines. Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies. Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.   What We're Looking For Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#. Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy. Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems. Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats. Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.    Desirable exposure Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.   Clearance required Due to the nature of the clients' work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. MOD SC or DV required to start.   This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you're naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today! 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.

Account ManagerIndependent Media Agency South Manchester 4 days p/week in officeSalary circa £31k + bonusA growing independent media agency working with much-loved brands across Travel, Retail and Leisure are looking for an Account Manager to join their team following continued new business wins and exciting growth!Based in South Manchester, the agency is close-knit, ambitious, and down-to-earth. The culture is friendly and no-nonsense, with a strong focus on long term client relationships, team development, and genuine work life balance. The team genuinely love working together!They are looking for an Account Manager full of ideas who can hit the ground running and get stuck in across the full media mix including TV, OOH, Radio, Print, and Social.The Role Manage client relationships and media strategySupporting the wider team to build in-depth detailed media plansStrategic planning from brief to sign off, using your commercial and analytical mindsetWorking closely with the TV team to develop strong knowledge of clients TV campaigns, reporting on successSupport and mentor junior members of the teamFinancial management across key accountsKeeping up to date with clients and nurturing relationships with them About You Media experience across the full media, or at least one of their key channels; TV, BVOD, Radio, Digital, Social, OOHConfident communicator with a proactive mindsetResults-focused with a great attention to detailCompetent in your use of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointProactive, curious and keen to learn! This role would suit a Senior Account Executive ready to step up, or an Account Manager seeking a fresh challenge and career growth.Based in their creative, modern office space with plenty of character, you'll join a team who genuinely are passionate about what they do but also love to have a laugh and understand work/life balance is paramount. Their staff turnover is super low and this is testament to their staff feeling respected and valued.Perks include- full company holiday, a business where their people are at the core, onsite parking, and many more!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.