Job Title: Creative & Studio ManagerLocation: Lancashire (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)Salary: £45,000 - £50,000Domain Experience: FMCG / consumer goods preferred About the CompanyOur client is a well-established, UK-based manufacturer operating within the consumer goods sector, supplying a broad portfolio of products across both domestic and international markets.With a long-standing heritage and a diverse product range, the business operates across multiple channels including retail, e-commerce and international distribution. The organisation has experienced significant growth in recent years through both acquisition and organic expansion and continues to invest in its people, infrastructure and brand development.The marketing function is evolving, with a growing team covering brand, digital, innovation and creative. This role sits at the centre of that transformation, offering the opportunity to shape the future of the creative function within a collaborative and ambitious environment. The RoleThis is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the creative function, combining strategic direction with hands-on delivery.You will lead a multidisciplinary team and take ownership of the full creative lifecycle, from concept through to final execution. The role requires a balance of creative vision, operational management and commercial awareness, ensuring all outputs align with brand objectives while being delivered efficiently and to a high standard.Alongside leading the team, you will play a key role in developing internal creative capabilities, improving processes and reducing reliance on external agencies over time. Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Leadership Define and deliver creative direction across all brand outputsEnsure all work aligns with brand guidelines and maintains high quality standardsTranslate strategic objectives into compelling visual and campaign assetsAct as the final approver for all creative output Production & Delivery Oversee the full production lifecycle including concept development, shoot execution and post-productionLead photography and video shoots, maintaining creative vision throughoutEnsure all assets meet technical and broadcast-ready standards Operational Management Develop and refine creative workflows to improve efficiency and output qualityManage project timelines, budgets and resource allocationOversee asset management systems and creative processes Team Leadership Manage and develop a team of creative professionalsLead recruitment, performance reviews and development planningFoster a high-performing, collaborative team environment Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with brand, digital and marketing teams on campaign deliveryBuild strong relationships across the wider businessInfluence stakeholders and ensure alignment on creative direction Brand & Campaign Activity Lead creative direction for events, campaigns and brand activationsOversee delivery across digital, print and motion channelsSupport brand storytelling and consistency across all touchpoints  Key Skills & Experience Minimum 7+ years' experience in a senior creative or studio management roleStrong background in creative production across digital, print and motionExperience delivering end-to-end campaigns (ATL and BTL)Proven ability to lead and develop creative teamsStrong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and resourcesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Experience improving workflows and implementing efficient creative processesKnowledge of packaging design and artwork processes is beneficialExperience within FMCG or consumer goods environments preferredInterest in emerging technologies, including AI tools for creative workflows  What's on Offer Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experienceHybrid working model with flexibility25 days holiday plus additional benefitsPension schemeStaff discounts and product benefitsOpportunity to shape and grow a creative function within a scaling business 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 recruiting an experienced HR Advisor for a growing organisation based in Chorley! HR Advisor Up to £40,000 Chorley Hybrid This is a hands‑on, generalist HR role for someone confident advising managers, managing ER cases and supporting the business across the full employee lifecycle.  You’ll work as a trusted point of contact and strive to embed best practice, compliance and a positive people culture. What you’ll be doing Providing practical HR advice to managers and employees across a wide range of people matters Managing complex ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, restructures and redundancy Coaching and supporting managers to drive performance and engagement Delivering HR training for managers and team leaders Producing HR data, reports and MI for leadership Supporting payroll queries and liaising with benefits and pension providers Contributing to wellbeing, engagement initiatives and HR projects What we’re looking for Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice Confident influencing and advising managers at all levels Experience using HR systems and producing accurate documentation Highly organised with excellent attention to detail CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) preferred If you’re looking for a commercially focused HR role where progression is possible, please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright 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.

We’re working with a data‑driven insurance business to hire a Marketing Analyst – App, Digital & Customer Marketing Analyst – App, Digital & Customer Insurance | Cheshire West | 1-2 days Office Based £45,000 - £65,000 A key hire within the Marketing team, focused on understanding what truly drives profitable, sustainable growth. This role sits at the intersection of performance marketing, attribution, and back‑end revenue insight, with real ownership over how marketing effectiveness is measured and communicated across the business. Marketing performance data currently lives across multiple platforms and touchpoints. This role will bring that together into a single, trusted view of performance, enabling better decisions around channel investment, customer acquisition, value and retention. You’ll act as the go‑to person for marketing analytics, partnering closely with marketing, data and commercial teams. They key areas coved are: Digital performance (GA4, GTM – on site, app and paid channels) Attribution (AppsFlyer, cross-platform measurement) Data & reporting (Power BI, SQL) Role & Responsibilities: Owning web and performance analytics, ensuring GA4 and GTM are accurate, robust and continuously optimised Analysing digital marketing performance across paid channels, with a focus on improving efficiency, conversion and ROI Ensuring tracking accuracy across complex web and app journeys, including support for CRO and funnel analysis Taking ownership of attribution, understanding how different platforms measure performance and resolving discrepancies Supporting the move towards more advanced, LTV‑led attribution and measurement Building and maintaining dashboards that provide a clear view of CAC, LTV, ROAS and conversion performance Working directly with raw data where needed to improve reporting accuracy and trust in the numbers Delivering customer and commercial insight through cohort and segmentation analysis, identifying what drives high‑value customers Supporting marketing, pricing and product decisions with actionable, data‑led recommendations Analysing CRM and lifecycle performance to identify opportunities to improve conversion, retention and reactivation Skills & Experience Extensive experience in marketing, digital or growth analytics – covering on-site, app, digital marketing channels, CRM and customer) Advanced user of GA4 and GTM Experience using reporting tools such as Power BI (or similar) Advanced Excel, SQL experience is ideal but not essential Delivering performance insights for on-site, digital channels, and app. Along with customer insights. Proven experience working with Google Ads / Meta measurement, paid media measurement and cross‑platform attribution A clear communicator who can translate complex analysis into insight that drives action Experience with the following tools (or similar) is of interest (not essential): Bloomreach (knowledge of CRM/segmentation/lifecycle analysis) AppsFlyer (or similar, e.g. Firebase) (app analysis / mobile attribution) 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.