People Partner – Ops & AdvisoryHybrid – Hemel Hempstead£50k - £55k per annum12 month FTC Forward Role is partnering with a Tech Organisation that has been through a period of substantial growth and now looking to add a People Partner – Ops & Advisory as they continue to build a high‑impact, future‑focused People function.In this role, you’ll be the trusted expert for managers on day‑to‑day people matters, leading ER cases with confidence and sound judgement. You’ll help shape policies, streamline processes, strengthen governance, and use data to drive smarter, scalable ways of working.Key responsibilities: Advise managers on a range of people issues with clear, pragmatic guidanceLead ER cases end to end with consistent, balanced outcomesCoach colleagues on policy interpretation and operational best practiceReview and improve policies, templates and processesIdentify opportunities to automate and standardise ways of workingStrengthen compliance, governance and operational consistencyUse people data to spot trends and risksPartner with People Partners and stakeholders to enhance the employee experienceProvide expertise on right to work and immigration processesSupport wider people projects and initiatives What you’ll bring: Strong experience in ER Case Management & People OpsProven track record managing varied ER casesSolid knowledge of UK employment lawExperience improving processes, policies and operating modelsConfidence using HR systems and people dataAbility to balance experience, efficiency and complianceExcellent attention to detail and stakeholder managementCollaborative, solutions‑focused approachExposure to immigration or tech‑led environments (advantageous) You’ll join a business that values simplicity, collaboration and continuous improvement—offering real autonomy and the chance to shape better ways of working as the People function evolves. If you would like to know more, please contact Alex Wright at Forward Role recruitment or click the link to apply.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 Performance Marketing ExecutiveSalary up to £40kLeeds – 3 days in office  Calling all paid media and paid social pros who love a fast-moving, data-driven environment...We're working exclusively with a well-known, long established Retail businessto find a Performance Marketing Executive to join their growing in-house marketing team. If you get a buzz from A/B testing, know your way around Meta Ads Manager and Performance Max, and want to play a genuine role in shaping how a market-leading brand acquires customers, read on!The OpportunityThis is a brilliant next step for someone who wants more ownership over paid media strategy without losing the support of expert agency partners. You'll work hand-in-hand with the Senior Performance Marketing & Ecommerce Manager and external agencies across paid social and paid search, building the knowledge and credibility to bring more of that activity in-house over time.It's a role with real variety — one day you're knee-deep in TikTok creative testing, the next you're getting under the hood of a Performance Max campaign, and the next you're presenting performance insights to the wider marketing team. No two weeks look the same.What You'll Be DoingPaid Social Building and running paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and YouTubeSupporting product launches and brand campaigns, working closely with the brand team on audience strategy, platform selection, and creativeRunning continuous A/B tests across creative, audience, and format to keep performance climbingGetting close to agency-managed paid social activity, ready to take on more strategic input as the function grows Paid Media Acting as the internal go-to for paid search activity (Google Ads and Microsoft Ads) managed by the SEM agencyLearning the account structure and performance levers inside out to inform strategySupporting Performance Max and Demand Gen campaign planning and optimisationPartnering with brand and creative teams to sharpen messaging and storytelling across paid media Channel Growth Helping bring smaller channels in-house — think Apple Search Ads, Pinterest, TikTok, and RTB House — to make agency budgets work harderBuilding relationships with platform account managers to unlock insight and opportunityGetting trained up across platforms and staying genuinely curious about where the channel mix could go next Reporting & Budget Tracking performance against KPIs and contributing to regular reporting for the wider marketing and ecommerce teamsTurning performance trends and test results into clear, actionable recommendationsSupporting budget management across paid channels to keep ROI front and centre What We're Looking For Solid hands-on experience running paid social campaigns (Meta essential; TikTok and YouTube a strong plus)Working knowledge of paid search platforms (Google Ads / Microsoft Ads) — agency-side or in-houseComfortable with data: you can read a performance report and tell a story with it, not just a list of numbersA genuine curiosity about testing, optimisation, and "what happens if we try this instead"Strong collaborator — you'll be working across brand, creative, and agency teams, so communication matters as much as the numbersBonus points if you've got an interest in running, hiking, or the outdoors — you'll be marketing to people who live for it Why ApplyThis is a chance to join a brand at the top of its category, with real scope to grow your remit as channels move in-house. You'll get exposure across the full performance marketing mix, a manager who's invested in your development, and a seat at the table as the strategy takes shape — not just an execution role.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.

Employee Relations Partner (9-Month FTC) Manchester City Centre (Hybrid)9-Month Fixed Term ContractUp to £60k per annum Are you an experienced ER specialist ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, people-first environment? We're partnering with a leading organisation in Manchester looking for an Employee Relations Partner to join them on a 9-month FTC.This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll play a key part in driving best-practice ER, supporting managers, and navigating complex change.The RoleAs ER Partner, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things employee relations. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and managers to build confidence, capability, and consistency across the business.Key responsibilities will include: Coaching and upskilling managers on ER best practices, ensuring confidence in handling cases end-to-endManaging a broad range of ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and complex investigationsLeading on TUPE processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitionsSupporting and delivering on restructuring and organisational change programmesProviding commercially focused advice aligned with business objectivesDriving consistency and continuous improvement across ER policies and processes What We’re Looking For Proven experience in an ER-focused role within a fast-paced environmentStrong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practiceExperience handling TUPE and restructuring activityConfident stakeholder manager, able to influence at all levelsA pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent communication skillsAbility to work autonomously while remaining collaborative If you would like to know more about this role please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role for more details.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.