A fast-growing, purpose-led organisation in global charity running is looking for a Brand & Community Activation Manager to deliver high-impact events and unforgettable experiences across some of the world’s most exciting cities.Brand & Community Activation ManagerUp to £40kHybrid working (2 days onsite and 3 remote)Manchester City Centre This is a role where the office is only part of the story, the real work happens on the ground at major international events. You’ll get the opportunity to travel to places like Tokyo, Dublin, Berlin and Chicago, delivering large-scale activations that bring thousands of runners and supporters together. If you’re someone who thrives on being out in the world rather than behind a desk, this is a chance to turn that into your day job.The business sits at the centre of global mass participation sport, helping connect runners and charities and having already helped generate over £1bn for good causes. Every event is different, fast-moving and built around creating energy, community and memorable moments that matter.The role:You’ll take ownership of end-to-end event delivery – from expo activations and race weekend experiences to travel logistics, influencer engagement and on-the-ground hosting. One weekend you might be running a high-traffic expo stand, the next you’re supporting a post-race celebration or leading a community run with thousands of participants.This is a hands-on, travel-heavy role for someone who wants variety, responsibility and the chance to see the world while building standout brand experiences.Responsibilities: Develop and deliver brand activation and community engagement strategies across events, partnerships and initiatives.Plan and execute end-to-end activations, including logistics, suppliers, budgets and on-the-ground delivery.Grow and engage the community across both digital and in-person touchpoints, driving participation and awareness.Build and manage relationships with runners, charity partners, ambassadors, influencers and event stakeholders.Track performance against KPIs, optimise future activity, and support wider team delivery and development. What we’re looking for: 4+ years’ experience in brand activations, events, community or experiential marketing.Proven track record delivering successful campaigns with budgets, suppliers and stakeholders.Strong understanding of community building, engagement and audience growth.Excellent communicator and relationship builder, comfortable in fast-paced environments.Creative, hands-on and commercially minded, with a passion for sport, events or purpose-led brands. 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 partnering with an established and fast-growing luxury ecommerce business that operates two of the UK's leading online designer retailers.CRM ManagerCirca £55k (potential to go higher DOE)Hybrid working (2 days onsite and 3 remote)Richmond, LondonWith a global customer base and an extensive portfolio of premium brands, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional products and service to customers worldwide.Following the successful combination of two established brands, the company is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With a customer database built over many years and hundreds of thousands of customer interactions, CRM has been identified as one of the biggest commercial opportunities within the business.The role:This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious CRM Manager to take ownership of customer retention, lifecycle marketing and customer value across both brands.Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you'll have the autonomy to shape CRM strategy, build best-in-class customer journeys and make a measurable impact on revenue, loyalty and long-term business growth.Responsibilities: Own and deliver the CRM strategy across email, SMS, customer segmentation, automation, loyalty and retention to drive customer engagement and revenue.Develop and optimise customer lifecycle journeys to increase repeat purchases, customer lifetime value and long-term retention.Analyse CRM performance and customer data to identify opportunities, measure success and provide clear reporting.Collaborate with Trading, Marketing, Ecommerce and Customer Service teams to maximise the value of every customer relationship.Build and continuously improve best-in-class automated CRM programmes that deliver measurable commercial results. What we’re looking for: 3+ years' CRM experience within an multi-brand ecommerce environment, with a strong understanding of customer lifecycle marketing.Hands-on experience with email marketing, automation and CRM platforms such as Klaviyo, alongside customer segmentation strategies.Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with confidence using data, reporting tools and AI for marketing and customer insights.Experience in luxury, fashion, retail or eyewear, with knowledge of Shopify, SMS marketing or loyalty programmes being advantageous.SQL or advanced data analysis skills would be beneficial but are not essential. 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.

If you're an SEO professional looking to sink your teeth into a hands-on, execution-focused role with real ownership, this one's for you! SEO Specialist (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, 12 Months) Huddersfield – 2 days in office Salary up to £40k Forward Role are supporting a fantastic Ecommerce businessto find an SEO Specialist to cover maternity leave for 12 months. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone a few years into their SEO career who wants to build on strong technical foundations and get genuine cross-team exposure — working alongside IT, developers, an external digital PR agency, and an in-house content writer. The Opportunity This isn't a content-writing role - it's all about execution. You'll spend your time implementing SEO recommendations, digging into performance data, spotting opportunities, and keeping technical SEO projects moving. If you like seeing your work go live and watching the numbers move because of it, you'll feel right at home here. You'll be picking up an already-established SEO roadmap and keeping the momentum going across keyword targeting, technical health, on-page optimisation, and digital PR - with plenty of support from a collaborative marketing team. What You'll Be Doing Keyword Research & On-Page Optimisation Running keyword research and search intent analysis to support category, product, and landing page work Partnering with the content writer on keyword direction, content briefs, and spotting cannibalisation or content gaps Optimising meta data, internal linking, and on-page elements Supporting the rollout of SEO recommendations across the site Technical SEO & Site Health Monitoring technical SEO and flagging crawl, indexation, and site health issues using tools like Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and Semrush Working with developers to get fixes and improvements implemented Keeping an eye on redirects, canonicals, robots directives, XML sitemaps, and structured data Supporting core web vitals and technical performance tracking Digital PR Agency Management Acting as the main point of contact for the external digital PR agency Briefing them on product launches and business activity to keep campaigns aligned Reporting & Performance Analysis Tracking rankings, traffic, and visibility — across both traditional search and AI/LLM surfaces Producing regular SEO reports and turning insight into quick wins Keeping tabs on competitor activity and emerging opportunities Collaboration Working closely with the Head of Performance Marketing to keep the SEO and content roadmaps on track Collaborating across marketing, IT, development, and content to embed SEO best practice Essential 1–3 years' experience in an SEO or digital marketing role Solid grasp of technical and on-page SEO principles Comfortable using tools like Google Search Console, GA4, Semrush, and Screaming Frog Strong communicator who can work confidently across teams and with external agencies Why Apply This is a great stepping-stone role for someone who wants visible ownership over real SEO outcomes, not just a supporting seat. You'll get exposure across technical SEO, digital PR, and performance reporting, all while working within a team that's clearly invested in keeping its organic growth on track. 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.