Senior DevOps Engineer (Clearable) Locations: Manchester, Bristol, Cheltenham or PlymouthSalary: Up to £80,000 base + wider packageLevel: Mid-level to Senior | broadly SFIA 3–5Clearance: No active clearance required, but you must be eligible and willing to go through UK security vettingA genuinely rare one for this market:You do not need to already hold DV/eDV clearance.I’m supporting a large technology consultancy hiring DevOps Engineers into it's Secure Division, bespoke technical solutions across Central Government, Defence, National Security, Critical National Infrastructure and Law Enforcement.The team builds secure, highly available platforms for complex government customers, with a strong emphasis on hands-on engineering, modern cloud tooling and long-term technical development.What you’ll be working with AWSKubernetes, Docker and HelmTerraformGitLab CI / JenkinsPrometheus, Grafana and ElasticAutomation and secure deploymentPlatform monitoring and reliabilityTroubleshooting across complex secure environments AWS is a key requirement here.You’ll be joining at mid-to-senior level, with scope to stay hands-on while progressing through a clear SFIA structure into broader technical ownership, mentoring and leadership.Why it’s worth a look Rare route into secure government work without already holding active clearanceBroad exposure across multiple government and critical infrastructure sectorsStrong technical communities and engineering guildsStructured coaching, training and progressionProject variety without needing to leave the business to broaden your remitEstablished regional teams with a collaborative, less corporate feel than you might expect from a larger consultancy This is particularly relevant if you’ve built a strong AWS / DevOps background commercially and have previously found the clearance barrier difficult to get around.You’ll need to meet the eligibility requirements for UK security vetting and be willing to go through the process.If you’re already working across AWS, DevOps, Platform or SRE and want a route into more secure, complex engineering work, this is well worth a conversation.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.

Are you a Linux specialist who thrives on building resilient, high-performing infrastructure? Linux Infrastructure Engineer Location - CheltenhamSecurity Clearance - eDV required£50,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits We're looking for a Linux Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of the systems that keep business-critical services running - with real scope to shape automation, security, and cloud strategy along the way. What You'll Be Doing Designing, implementing, and supporting Linux infrastructure (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) across physical, virtual, and cloud environmentsAutomating provisioning and configuration using Ansible, Puppet, or TerraformDriving performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive system monitoringOwning root cause analysis and resolving complex infrastructure/OS-level issuesManaging patching, backups, and disaster recovery processesHardening systems and embedding security best practice across the estateSupporting deployments, migrations, and new software releasesActing as a go-to for 2nd/3rd line infrastructure supportPartnering with cross-functional teams to drive service improvements  What You'll Bring Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)Scripting proficiency (Bash, Python)Hands-on configuration management experience (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)Cloud platform knowledge - AWS, Azure, or GCPSolid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls)Monitoring/logging tool experience (Nagios, Prometheus, Splunk)Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualisation (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)A sharp troubleshooting mindset and comfort working at pace  Nice to Have Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)CI/CD pipeline and DevOps exposureLDAP, DNS, or identity management experienceFamiliarity with security frameworks and compliance standardsExperience in secure or regulated environmentsA degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)RHCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Linux+ certification  Why Apply?This is a chance to work on infrastructure that genuinely matters - with the autonomy to automate, harden, and modernise as you go, backed by excellent benefits and a salary that reflects your expertise. 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.

Videographer / Photographer£35,000 - £40,000 + Highly Generous BonusManchester | Office/Site Based | 1 WFH DayOccasional Weekend Work RequiredThis one is super exciting!Forward Role is partnered with one of the UK's most popular hospitality groups, as they look for a talented Videographer / Photographer to join their creative team.This is a hands-on content creation role, focused on producing engaging, social-first video and photography across their venues.You'll be capturing everything from food and drinks to live entertainment, busy nights, venue atmosphere, and the guest experience, turning these moments into content that brings the brand to life.The focus is purely on creating content, not managing social media, or uploading posts.The Role Create short-form video, Reels, Stories and photography for Instagram and other digital channelsCapture food, drink, venue atmosphere, live entertainment, and guest experiencesProduce lifestyle and social-first content that drives engagementEdit engaging content using CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite and similar platformsWork closely with the marketing and venue teams on campaigns, launches, events and seasonal activityBuild and maintain a strong library of video and photography assetsStay ahead of social trends and emerging content formats About YouYou'll have proven experience in videography, ideally within food, drink, hospitality, leisure, or lifestyle.We're looking for: 4+ years' experience in content creation, videography, or a similar roleStrong short-form video editing skillsExperience using CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Adobe Creative Suite or similarGood photography skills, with a strong eye for composition, lighting, and food presentationExcellent understanding of short-form video, pacing, music, captions, and storytellingConfidence capturing content in busy, live environmentsStrong understanding of what performs well on InstagramA portfolio / showreel demonstrating previous video and photography work The OpportunityThis is a great opportunity to join a growing and exciting hospitality group, working closely with the marketing and venue teams to create standout content across some of their best-known brands.If you're passionate about creating social-first content and want a role where you're out capturing real moments rather than sitting behind a social media calendar, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV & Portfolio!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.