A boutique Events Agency based in Manchester City Centre are looking for a passionate Events Manager to join the team during a busy busy.This is a freelance/contract role – initial contract term of 6 weeksApprox £250-300 per day, outside IR35Ideally 2 days in Manchester City Centre office, plus travel for events on site.About the role: Leading and managing events and experiential campaigns from concept through to deliveryVariety of events from pop ups, trade activations, in store, sampling etc.Mostly working on fashion, retail and hospitality clients.Client facing role – managing relationship, keeping on track of timeslines, budgets and plans. About the role: Experience in a similar Event Manager/SAM role, must have worked in an agency.Strong experiential experiential marketing experience, with hands-on experience delivering on these campaigns.Experience with retail, fashion or hospitality industries.Excellent organisational and client management 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.

Head of Paid Media | £65k+ Bonus | Huddersfield / 2 days | Up to £7m Media BudgetReady to scale paid media for a £30m home retail powerhouse?Forward Role are exclusively partnering with an award-winning home retail business that's been transforming homes across the UK for almost 20 years. This isn't just another ecommerce role – it's your chance to own a £7 million digital media budget and be instrumental in doubling their £30m turnover over the next three years.The mission? Drive customer acquisition at scale while leading both internal teams and external agency partnerships. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on performance and loves getting into the weeds of campaign optimisation, this is your moment!What You'll Own:Big Picture Strategy Shape the paid media strategy for a business with serious growth ambitionsOwn the relationship with external agencies while building and mentoring an internal teamWork across Google, Bing, Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest to drive acquisition at every funnel stage Day-to-Day Excellence Optimise paid search and shopping campaigns for maximum ROAS and spend efficiencyDesign full-funnel social strategies that convert browsers into buyersLead creative testing, competitor analysis, and performance reporting to senior leadership Leadership & Growth Mentor and develop a small but mighty in-house team – this team will be growing which you will be at the helm ofCollaborate with SEO, content, trading, and design teams to create cohesive campaignsPresent insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders with confidence  What You Bring… 5+ years in Paid Search/Digital Acquisition, preferably in high-scale ecommerceHands-on expertise across Google Ads, Bing, Meta, TikTok, and PinterestStrong leadership skills and experience managing both teams and agency relationshipsData-driven mindset with proficiency in GA4, Excel, and reporting tools What's In It For You?Package Competitive base salary + performance bonus structureHybrid working with modern HQ offices25 days holiday + bank holidaysStaff discounts and family benefits Environment Be part of a success story that's been growing for nearly 20 yearsOpportunity to grow, scale and build an in-house Performance team at a super exciting time of growthWork with cutting-edge tools and substantial budgetsJoin a team that values both strategic thinking and hands-on executionA flexible, people-first office model of 2 days in – can be additional flex here when neededEV charging, parking and excellent transport links 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.

SEO Account ManagerLiverpool or Manchester based - Hybrid- 2 to 3 days p/weekSalary £30- £40kRecognised as a top 50 Northern Agency, Forward Role are once again partnering exclusively with this multi award-winning digital agency as they look to hire an SEO Account Manager due to an exciting period of growth! They already have a well-established office in the North West, but further expanded in 2024 with another brand new office in Manchester City Centre.As they continue to build out their team they are looking to hire a new SEO Manager who have proven experience of managing client SEO delivery and strategic thinking. You will help lead on the delivery of search campaigns for an enviable client list predominantly in the ecommerce sector.This is your chance to be part of a renowned agency on an exciting upward trajectory and have a real stamp of the growth of the team! You’ll be supported by a seriously talented Search team with backgrounds from the likes of THG and the big network agencies.The role: Responsible for a number of key agency search accounts - confidently manage, lead and deliver full service SEO campaigns for your clients Support Senior members of the team to deliver exceptional work Working to develop innovative SEO strategiesSupport the SEO Executives and help with their training and development Be a great communicator who can build meaningful relationships They are a close-knit bunch who really look after their staff and employee happiness is top of the agenda- expect everything from free PT sessions, & company wellness days to clear development plans and of course some fun socials thrown in there.  Progression and development opportunities are huge as you’ll have the chance to have your stamp on the growth of a new team.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.