UK & Ireland.
Forward Role is a trusted recruitment partner, connecting high-growth brands with the brightest Marketing, Digital, Data, Technology & HR talent across the UK and Ireland, while empowering candidates to build exciting careers.
Recruitment Specialists
UK & Ireland
Finding the right recruitment agency in the UK can make the difference between filling a role and building a team that drives growth! For almost 20 years, we’ve partnered with ambitious businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to find the brightest talent in Marketing, Digital, Data, Technology and HR.
Our head office is in the heart of Manchester City Centre, with specialists in London and Dublin, so we combine national reach with genuine local knowledge. What makes us different is our people.
Our consultants are specialists in their markets, they know the latest hiring trends, salaries, the skills and have vast networks., If you’re a candidate, we’ll help you find your next role in the city or region that suits you, including remote and hybrid opportunities across the UK and Ireland.
Our Locations Across the UK & Ireland
North West
Our home region. From Manchester and Liverpool to Cheshire and Lancashire, we recruit marketing, digital, creative, technology and executive talent for the North West’s fastest-growing brands and agencies.
London & South East
Our London team supports high-growth brands, agencies and technology businesses across the capital and the South East.
South West England
Forward Role Secure, our specialist team recruits security-cleared software engineers, cyber security, data and technology professionals across Gloucestershire, Bristol and the wider South West.
Midlands
From Birmingham to Nottingham and Leicester, we recruit marketing, digital, data and technology talent for the region’s growing businesses.
Scotland
From Edinburgh and Glasgow to Aberdeen and Dundee, we recruit marketing, digital, data and technology talent for Scotland’s financial services, energy, ecommerce and tech businesses.
Dublin
Dublin is one of Europe’s leading technology hubs, home to the EMEA headquarters of global tech businesses alongside a fast-growing community of fintech, SaaS and start-ups. Our highly experienced specialists recruit across the entire tech stack.
Why Choose Us?
Specialist Sector Consultants
Every consultant focuses on one market, so they know the roles, the salaries and the people inside out. You’ll speak to someone who understands the difference between a CRM Manager and a Lifecycle Marketing Manager, or a Data Engineer and an Analytics Engineer.
Advanced Candidate Sourcing Technology
With a 70,000-strong candidate database and the latest AI-powered sourcing tools, we reach passive candidates who aren’t on job boards as well as those actively looking.
National Network, Local Market Knowledge
From our Manchester head office and our London and Dublin teams, we cover the whole of the UK and Ireland while understanding what’s happening in each local market, from salary trends to the employers candidates want to work for.
A Consistent, High-Quality Search Process
Whether you’re hiring in Manchester, London or Dublin, you’ll get the same rigorous process: a proper briefing, a tailored hiring strategy, thorough screening and support right through to offer and onboarding. It’s why we have more than 250 5-star Google reviews.
Sectors We Recruit Across
Technology
Software engineering, development, product, infrastructure and Cyber & Defence roles.
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As a trusted global recruitment partner for high-growth brands, we help the most exciting brands across the UK & Ireland, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!
What makes us extra special is our people. Our consultants are genuine experts, who combine local knowledge with a global mindset, and are committed to excellence and innovation in their industries.
If you are looking for your next role in the UK or Ireland, or are looking to scale your business for success - get in touch!
