Are you an experienced Senior Marketing Executive who thrives on creating high‑impact, insight‑driven campaigns? Our client is growing fast and is looking for a talented Senior Marketing Executive to take charge of delivering standout marketing activity across print, events, and offline channels. This is a pivotal hire within the UK Marketing team. Reporting into the Head of Marketing, you’ll be responsible for executing the national marketing strategy, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring the brand continues to lead in its sector. Data sits at the heart of their decision-making, so you’ll need to be confident interpreting sales trends and turning insight into action. The role is heavily offline‑focused and includes regular UK travel—around eight days per month spent in the field. If you’re a people‑person who communicates clearly, loves bringing ideas to life, and has hands-on offline marketing experience, this could be your next move. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting the development and delivery of the UK marketing planConducting quarterly competitor analysisProviding monthly market updates and trend insightsInterpreting sales data to inform marketing actionsActing as the main point of contact for UK marketing enquiriesSupporting planning and execution of UK exhibitions and conferencesCoordinating meetings, events, and logistics for internal and external stakeholdersKeeping marketing documentation up to date and ensuring SOP complianceContributing to annual business planningVisiting customers across the UK, with regular nationwide travelAbout YouYou’ll be a great fit if you’re:A data‑driven marketer confident analysing trendsA strong communicator, both written and verbalOrganised with excellent time‑management skillsA proactive self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environmentDetail‑oriented with a creative mindsetProficient in Microsoft Excel and core marketing toolsAs 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.

We’re working with our client, a fast-paced B2B business, who are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to step in on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Marketing Manager – B2B 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover) Manchester City Centre | 4 days in the office This is a broad, hands-on role with real ownership. You’ll take responsibility for the full marketing function – driving lead generation, strengthening brand positioning and delivering multi-channel campaigns that directly support business growth. The Role This is a great opportunity for a senior, all-round B2B marketer who enjoys both strategy and delivery. You’ll work closely with leadership and consultants to increase brand awareness, generate leads and support sales activity through high-quality content. Key areas include: Lead Generation & Campaigns Planning and delivering quarterly marketing campaigns aligned to commercial goals Managing multi-channel campaigns across social, website and email Optimising funnels and reporting on campaign performance Social Media & Content Owning monthly content calendars across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok Creating engaging, on-brand content and staying ahead of platform trends Monitoring performance and engagement metrics Brand, Website & SEO Strengthening employer-facing brand positioning and messaging Supporting website development and SEO improvements Refreshing existing website content and producing regular blog articles Using tools such as SEMRush to identify errors and opportunities Thought Leadership & Video Producing insight-led content including whitepapers and reports Leading a fortnightly LinkedIn newsletter [To confirm audience/size] Planning, filming, editing and publishing video content for social and web Sales Enablement Creating marketing collateral for consultants (social graphics, decks, brochures) Supporting proposals, tenders and awards submissions Aligning marketing activity with business development priorities About You We’re looking for someone who can confidently run a marketing function and hit the ground running. Essential: Proven experience in a broad, senior-level B2B marketing role Strong lead generation, digital marketing and content strategy expertise Solid knowledge of SEO, website optimisation and performance tracking Confident managing multiple social platforms Excellent copywriting and content creation skills Strong organisation, project management and stakeholder skills Desirable: Experience in recruitment, professional services or a B2B environment Why Apply? Full ownership of marketing across a growing B2B business A varied role combining strategy, creativity and delivery Collaborative environment with autonomy and visibility Modern Manchester city-centre office Work from home every Wednesday 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.

We are recruiting a Security Controller on behalf of a leading UK software consultancy with a growing portfolio of work across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and national security agencies. The organisation is establishing a secure facility to support classified client programmes and requires a dedicated security professional to lead this critical function. Security Controller Salary - £60,000-£85,000 + bonus Location - Cheltenham Clearance - eDV Clearance Required  As Security Controller you will be the primary authority on all physical and personnel security matters, acting as the bridge between the business, the MOD, and other secure government contracting authorities. The Role Appointed Security Controller responsible to the Board for all physical and personnel security matters. Manage classified assets, access control, and IVCO-compliant visitor protocols. Prepare for and lead MOD DE&S audits; maintain Security Risk Management and Company Security Instructions. Oversee the full UKSV clearance lifecycle, conduct security briefings, and manage insider risk. Primary liaison with government security authorities; lead breach investigation and reporting to ISAC. Advise senior leadership on security implications of new contracts and structural changes. Align physical security with IT security (ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials Plus) and support bid teams. Essential Requirements Proven Security Controller or Deputy experience in a UK Defence / National Security List X environment. Strong knowledge of the Security Policy Framework (SPF) and List X requirements (FSA/iv). Active eDV clearance. Meticulous record-keeping across musters, visitor logs, and classified document registers. Desirable DSIA / SyI membership or equivalent IVCO liaison experience for overseas visits and classified exchanges. Experience standing up a new List X facility from scratch. 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.