Good data engineering isn't just about moving data. It's about making it reliable, accessible and valuable when it matters most. Data Engineer - Defence & National Security Location: Blandford, Dorset (2-3 days on-site)Salary: £50,000-£75,000 per annumClearance: Must be eligible for high-level UK Government security clearanceLevel: Mid/SeniorA specialist technology consultancy working across Defence and National Security is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to design and deliver secure, scalable data solutions supporting critical MOD programmes.You'll work closely with technical teams and customers, building robust data pipelines, improving data quality and helping shape how complex data is managed and used.What you'll be working on Designing and developing scalable ETL pipelines for complex datasets Building data solutions using Snowflake, Databricks, Python and SQL Developing data models to support analytics and operational decision-making Working with cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure Improving data quality, governance, integration and performance Supporting technical decisions and data engineering best practices Why it's worth a look Work on meaningful MOD programmes with genuine technical challenges Influence data architecture, tooling and engineering standards Flexible working, professional development, pension, healthcare and a collaborative engineering culture Must have: Strong commercial data engineering experience, hands-on Snowflake and Databricks, Python and SQL, ETL development and data modelling. Experience with cloud-based data platforms and data governance.Nice to have: Apache Airflow, Spark, AWS/Azure, data visualisation and experience delivering solutions within Defence or secure Government environments.Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, candidates must be British citizens, have lived permanently in the UK for the last five years and be eligible to obtain high-level UK Government security clearance.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.

Building AI models is one thing. Getting them into production and delivering real impact is another. Lead Machine Learning Engineer - AI Location: Hybrid - UK (TBC)Salary: £60,000-£90,000 per annumClearance: Active UK Government security clearance requiredLevel: LeadA technology consultancy working across UK Government and National Security is looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to design, develop and deploy advanced AI/ML solutions.You'll combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, working on complex challenges where AI has a genuine real-world impact.What you'll be working on Designing, developing and deploying complex ML models into production Building MLOps pipelines covering CI/CD, monitoring and retraining Researching Generative AI technologies and developing proofs of concept Optimising and fine-tuning models for performance and scalability Integrating AI/ML solutions into existing secure systems Mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions Why it's worth a look Ownership of AI/ML solutions from initial research through to production Meaningful Government and National Security projects with genuine technical challenges Private healthcare, funded certifications, paid study leave and flexible hybrid working Must have: Strong hands-on ML engineering experience, including production model deployment, MLOps, CI/CD and model monitoring. Broad knowledge of ML algorithms and frameworks, with experience providing technical leadership.Nice to have: Generative AI research, advanced prototyping, model fine-tuning and experience working within Government or National Security environments.Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, candidates must already hold a high level of UK Government security clearance.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.

HR Shared Services Manager6-Month FTCUp to £85,000BirminghamHybrid Forward Role are partnering with a global organisation to recruit an experienced HR Shared Services Manager on a 6-month FTC.This is a key leadership role overseeing HR Shared Services leading teams responsible for HR operations, employee lifecycle administration, immigration, data privacy, regulatory compliance and service delivery across a complex, fast-paced environment.You'll be responsible for ensuring an outstanding employee experience while driving operational excellence, strengthening governance and identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and improve processes. Working closely with HR, Payroll, HR Systems, IT, Finance and Risk teams, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how the function operates and scales.What you'll be doing: Leading HR Shared Services and HR Compliance teamsOverseeing end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle processesActing as the senior escalation point for complex operational and compliance mattersLeading UK Right to Work, immigration, sponsorship and visa-related activityDriving process improvement, automation and service transformation initiativesPartnering with HR Systems to maximise systems capability and improve service deliveryManaging HR data privacy, compliance controls and Data Subject Rights RequestsDeveloping service metrics, reporting and governance frameworksBuilding strong relationships across HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Information Security and the wider business About you: Proven leadership experience within HR Shared Services, HR Operations or a similar service-delivery environmentStrong knowledge of UK immigration, Right to Work and sponsorship requirementsExperience managing compliance, governance, audit and regulatory obligationsA track record of delivering continuous improvement and operational transformationStrong HR systems capability, with Oracle HCM experience desirableExperience leading and developing high-performing teams within a complex or regulated environment If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please click the link to apply or contact Alex Wright @ Forward Role directly 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.