Forward Role are partnering with a well-established international business that’s built a fantastic reputation within the fashion accessories and personalisation space. With a portfolio of recognised brands sold across Europe, they combine creativity, innovation and sustainability with a people-focused culture.CRM Executive (B2B)£32k - £35kHybrid working (4 days onsite and 1 remote)Bury (free parking & easily accessible on public transport)The business is going through an exciting phase of digital growth, investing heavily in ecommerce, CRM, marketing automation and performance marketing, so it’s a brilliant time to join.This is a hands-on role at the heart of the action. You’ll run CRM, email and customer journeys day to day, working closely with the Digital Lead and agency partners to deliver, measure and continuously improve performance.You’ll build reporting, dig into the data, and turn insight into clear actions that shape what happens next.It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the data, likes seeing the impact of their work, and wants the freedom to take ownership while continuing to develop their career in digital marketing.Responsibilities: Own and deliver CRM, email campaigns and customer journeys through ZohoTurn digital and customer data into clear insights and performance reports the business can act onHelp grow customer engagement and first-party data through targeted lifecycle marketing activityWork with SEO and paid media agencies to support high-performing, commercially focused campaignsContinuously test, optimise and improve website journeys, campaign performance and conversion opportunities What we’re looking for: 2–3 years’ experience in digital, CRM or customer marketing, with hands-on campaign and journey executionStrong CRM/marketing automation skills (e.g. Zoho, HubSpot or Mailchimp), including building and managing segments and journeysConfident with email marketing and performance data, using insights to continuously improve resultsComfortable working with data and Excel, turning analysis into clear, actionable recommendationsWell-rounded digital understanding (CRM, website, paid, SEO), with a curious, test-and-learn mindset and strong communication skills 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.

I'm supporting specialist AI/ML teams working across that entire journey Machine Learning Engineer (National Security) Location: Opportunities across key UK National Security hubsLevel: Mid-level through to Senior / LeadClearance: Active SC minimum | DV/eDV particularly desirableWorking pattern: Hybrid / secure-site working depending on programme There's a big difference between experimenting with Machine Learning and seeing it survive contact with the real world. I'm supporting specialist AI/ML teams working across that entire journey — research, rapid prototyping, productionisation and deployment into genuinely challenging National Security environments. This isn't about joining a generic consultancy team that happens to have an AI project. I'm working with some excellent specialist engineering and research teams where AI/ML is core to what they do — surrounded by people who read the papers, experiment with emerging technology and genuinely care about keeping their technical edge. What you'll be working across Depending on the team and programme, that could include: Python and modern ML frameworks including PyTorch, TensorFlow or scikit-learn LLMs, RAG, agents, fine-tuning and evaluation ML research, algorithm development and rapid prototyping MLOps and production ML pipelines Model deployment, monitoring and lifecycle tooling such as MLflow, DVC or Weights & Biases AWS, Docker, Linux and CI/CD Translating emerging research into solutions that work against real customer problems These environments also place real value on engineers who can engage with stakeholders and work across multidisciplinary teams rather than disappearing into a purely research-focused silo. Who tends to thrive? You don't need to have used every framework above. I'm much more interested in smart, curious engineers who enjoy learning, can move between research and engineering, and actively keep up with a field that's changing incredibly quickly. If you've reached the point where you'd like to see more of your work make it beyond the notebook or PoC stage — and ultimately understand the impact it has in the real world — this could be a very interesting next step. Clearance You'll need active SC clearance as a minimum for the opportunities I'm currently supporting, with active DV/eDV particularly desirable for work on higher-side programmes. If you're already working in ML/AI within the secure community and curious about what some of the specialist labs and engineering teams are doing differently, feel free to get in touch. Even if you're not actively looking, I'm happy to share an honest view of the market and where your background might fit. 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.

Cloud, Data & AI Engineers (DV/eDV) – National Security Locations: Opportunities across all compass points, including London, Cheltenham/Gloucester, Bristol, Hampshire and ManchesterClearance: Active DV / eDV predominantly requiredLevel: Mid-level through to Senior / Lead If you're working across Cloud, Platform, Data or AI in National Security, there's a good chance you're not actively looking for another job. But you might be wondering whether there's somewhere you'd be learning more, working with better people, getting broader exposure or simply being trusted with a little more flexibility. Those are increasingly the conversations I'm having. I'm currently supporting a mix of engineering-led SMEs, specialist consultancies and growing technology businesses across the National Security ecosystem — many of which are actively expanding their Cloud, Data and AI capability. The interesting part is how increasingly cross-functional these teams are becoming. A Platform Engineer might enable Data and ML workloads. A Data Engineer might work across cloud infrastructure and AI-enabled platforms. An ML Engineer might get much closer to deployment, evaluation and seeing their work make it into real-world environments. If you want to keep your tools sharp rather than disappear into a narrow programme or technical silo, there are some genuinely interesting teams worth knowing about. Where I'm Seeing Demand Cloud & Platform – AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Linux, automation, DevOps and DevSecOps Data Engineering – Python, SQL, ETL/ELT, Spark/Databricks, distributed systems and modern cloud data platforms AI & Machine Learning – ML Engineering, MLOps, model deployment/evaluation, Python and increasingly GenAI/LLM capability You don't need to sit neatly inside one of those boxes. In fact, some of the strongest opportunities are for engineers who enjoy working across them. Why Consider a Move? The organisations I work with vary significantly, but I've deliberately built relationships with teams offering things engineers consistently tell me they value: Strong, engineering-led cultures Broader technical exposure and progression Greater ownership and access to technical leadership Interesting, real-world National Security problems Varied hybrid models and greater flexibility where programmes allow Smaller teams where good engineers are genuinely valued I've already helped engineers join a number of these organisations, so I can also give you an honest view based on the feedback and testimonials I've had from people actually working there — not just what's written on a careers page. Clearance The majority of these opportunities support live National Security programmes, so active DV/eDV clearance is typically required. Occasionally, opportunities arise for exceptional SC-cleared engineers with a realistic route to higher clearance, but these are the exception rather than the rule. Not actively looking? That's completely fine. If you're curious about which organisations are genuinely investing, how their cultures and working patterns compare, or where you could broaden your experience across Cloud, Data and AI, I'm always happy to share what I'm seeing. If nothing else, you'll come away with a clearer picture of the market — even if your next move is still a year away. 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.