Dan Middlebrook

The Team.

We are a trusted recruitment partner, helping the most exciting high-growth brands across the UK, Europe &amp; U.S, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!What makes us extra special is&nbsp;our people. Our consultants are genuine experts that are committed to excellence and innovation in their industries&nbsp;

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By investing in excellence, in both our people and the technology that powers us, we remain at the forefront of recruitment innovation.

Our team of trusted advisors are experts in their specialist areas, and it&rsquo;s our combined knowledge and experience that sets us apart.

We always give the highest level of service; delivering on every promise and going the extra mile for our clients and candidates.

Recruitment and staffing is about giving and not just taking. It&rsquo;s in our DNA to be generous with our time and our advice.

Investing in excellence

Being an expert

Wowing the customer

Being generous

OUR VALUES

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We offer generous salaries and bonus structures, plus a leading benefits package, and outstanding support for parental leave that&rsquo;s far above the industry average.

We have a generous budget allocated to training and development and encourage our team to undertake regular professional training sessions, ensuring that we are offering a quality and inclusive approach to recruitment across the whole business.

We genuinely care about our employee's long-term career plans and offer tailored personal development planning and career mapping, providing constant one-to-one support through mentoring and training.

We reward success with high-performers trips to great destinations such as Barcelona, Lisbon and Tromso, as well as yearly awards to celebrate individual achievements

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR  CAREER PLANS!

Want to chat about how we can help you find the brightest talent?

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At FR Executive, we&rsquo;re trusted advisors committed to understanding your business inside and out to provide bespoke solutions. With industry-specific expertise, a vast network and a rigorous search process, we will help you attract inspirational talent, who can lead with impact and drive growth. Our team knows the UK market and the industries we serve, bringing you a refined, data-backed approach to finding leaders who don&rsquo;t just fit, but truly transform.

<h2>TRUSTED PARTNERS IN EXECUTIVE SEARCH.</h2>

We don&rsquo;t believe in filling seats. We understand that each assignment is unique so we start by immersing ourselves in your world - your strategy, culture, leadership style, parameters for success, aspirations and associated challenges and then we can provide an agreeable plan of action with timescales.

Discovery and Alignment

We take a research-led approach to every brief. Our team maps the full talent landscape using our networks, data tools and sector knowledge which is less about finding who is available and more about who is right. Our insight goes beyond the obvious and into previous track record, influence, evidence of results and potential to ensure only the most relevant, high-impact individuals make it onto your radar.

Market Mapping, Intelligence &amp; Research Team

Once we&rsquo;ve identified the right people, we bring your story to life. We engage candidates with a clear, honest message about the role, the business and the opportunity ahead. Every conversation is designed to test capability, motivation and fit so by the time you meet them, you&rsquo;re seeing leaders who genuinely align with your vision and values.

Engagement &amp; Assessment

Our service continues through the offer stage, notice period and onboarding to support new leaders in settling in, building momentum, and making a difference fast. From introductions to key stakeholders to early check-ins, we stay alongside you to ensure a smooth transition and long-term impact.

Onboarding &amp; Ongoing Support

Our Executive Search process is designed around one principle: finding the best leader for your unique needs. From the start, we work closely with you to define the exact qualities, skills, and cultural fit needed. Here&rsquo;s how we do it:

OUR APPROACH.

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At FR Executive, we don&rsquo;t just find talent, we connect you with visionary leaders to transform your business.

<h2>CONNECTING INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS WITH HIGH GROWTH BRANDS.</h2>

We&rsquo;re advisors, not just recruiters. We take time to understand your vision and the kind of leadership needed to get you there.

A Consultative Partner

Our network runs deep. We&rsquo;ve built long-term relationships with senior marketing, digital and technology leaders across the UK and beyond who are always happy to pick up the phone to us.

Exclusive Talent Network

Diversity forms part of our own DNA &amp; culture and therefore runs through to our searches. We&rsquo;re committed to building inclusive shortlists that open the door for every kind of leader.

Commitment to ED&amp;I

Our job doesn&rsquo;t stop after an offer is accepted. We&rsquo;ll support you through notice periods, onboarding and check in regularly to make sure your new hire has landed with the right impact.

Ongoing Support

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<h5>#TalentForCareers</h5>We genuinely care about your career and finding you a role that you can thrive in!Ready to take your career to the next level?&nbsp;When you register with us, we&rsquo;ll take the time to learn about your skills, abilities and aspirations. Once we understand your personality and what inspires you, we will match you with the perfect role, in an organisation that&rsquo;s the right cultural fit.

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We help the most exciting high-growth brands across the UK, Europe &amp; US, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!We genuinely care about your career and finding you a role that you can thrive in! Send us your CV to get started.If you're looking to hire, get in touch and we'll contact you to chat about how we can help!

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We help the most exciting high-growth brands across the UK, Europe &amp; US, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!
We genuinely care about your career and finding you a role that you can thrive in! Send us your CV to get started.
If you're looking to hire, get in touch and we'll contact you to chat about how we can help!

LET&rsquo;S GET STARTED.

<h5>Trusted Recruitment Partner For High-Growth Brands.</h5>

We are a trusted global recruitiment partner for high-growth brands. We help employers attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!

#TalentForGrowth

Forward Role EuropeAs a trusted global recruitment partner for high-growth brands, we help the most exciting brands across Europe, 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 that 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 Europe, or are looking to scale your business for success - get in touch!

Talent&nbsp;for growth.

Forward Role UKOver the last 15 years we have built a strong reputation as the UK's leading Marketing, Data and Technology recruiter.As a trusted recruitment partner for&nbsp;high-growth brands, we help the most exciting brands across the UK, to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!What makes us extra special is our people. Our consultants are&nbsp;genuine experts&nbsp;that combine local knowledge with a global mindset, and are committed to excellence and innovation in their industries.If you are looking for your next UK role, or are looking to scale your business for success - get in touch!

Forward Role USAs a&nbsp;trusted global recruitment partner for high-growth brands, we help the most exciting brands across the U.S to attract the brightest talent and empower candidates to build exciting careers!What makes us extra special is our people. Our consultants are&nbsp;genuine experts&nbsp;that 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 US or are looking to scale your business for success - get in touch!.

Our people are what sets us apart from other recruitment and staffing agencies. Across our global team, there's a diverse mix of personalities and backgrounds, with one thing in common: we love what we do.

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Get in touch to chat about your data hiring plans!

Our award-winning team of data, analytics &amp; insight recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of data.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting data career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

Get in touch to chat about your digital hiring plans!

Our award-winning team of&nbsp;digital &amp; eCommerce recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of digital &amp; eCommerce.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting digital career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

If you're looking to speak to our Marketing, Digital, Data or Technology sector specialists get in touch!

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Get in touch to chat about your HR hiring plans!

Our HR recruitment experts provide tailored solutions to meet your business needs and help you to find the brightest talent on the market.
We understand the importance of HR within organisations and that every business is unique. We help build teams that drive excellence and a positive work environment.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting career in HR! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

Get in touch to chat about your marketing hiring plans!

Our award-winning team of marketing recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the&nbsp;brightest talent across all areas of marketing.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting marketing career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

Get in touch to chat about your Data hiring plans!

Our award-winning team of Data, Analytics &amp; Insight experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of Data.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting data career. We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

Get in touch to chat about your technology hiring plans!

Our award-winning team of technology recruitment experts work with high-growth brands &amp; agencies across the globe. We use the latest technology and offer tailored solutions, designed to identify, attract and retain the brightest talent across all areas of technology &amp; GTM.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next role, we can help you to build an exciting tech career! We genuinely care and are committed to finding you a job you can thrive in!

We use cutting-edge recruitment technology and a strategic approach tailored to your brand, to really understand your business hiring needs and help you to attract the brightest talent to scale your business for success!And with dedicated perm and contract teams specialising in all areas of our core sectors Marketing, Data &amp; Technology, we are genuine experts in our markets, which is why we build long-term partnerships and are trusted by our clients to represent them.

TALENT FOR GROWTH.

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If you want to find out more IR35 Assist+ and&nbsp; about how we can support you with your contractor hiring strategy,Get in touch!

<h5>#TalentForGrowth</h5>As a trusted global recrutiment partner for high-growth brands, we use cutting-edge technologies and a strategic approach, to really understand your business hiring needs and help you to attract the brightest talent on the market, to scale your business for success!

OUR MARKET-LEADING RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS.

With dedicated perm and contract teams specialising in all areas of our core sectors across&nbsp; Marketing, Data &amp; Technology, we are genuine experts in our markets.Working with Forward Role guarantees you the award-winning levels of service we&rsquo;re renowned for in the industry.Send us your Job Brief and we'll be in touch to discuss how we can support you!

Send Us Your Job Brief.

FR CONTRACT

If you want to chat about how we can support you with contract hiring, to scale your business for success, or you are looking for your next role,Get in touch!

FR CYBER

The FR Cyber team are genuine experts in the industry, if you want to find out how we can support your Cyber Security hiring strategy or want to chat about taking the next steps in your Cyber career - Get in touch!

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<h5>Let&rsquo;s start the conversation and make it happen.</h5>

READY TO FIND YOUR NEXT GREAT LEADER?

FR PRO

Our FR Pro premium partnership package is an agile, end-to end tailored recruitment solution. Get in touch to find out more how we can work together to help you scale for success!

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GREENIFY

If you want to take action against climate change and find out more about Greenifying your new hires.Get in touch!

REPRESENT

To chat about how we integrate ED&amp;I into our hiring processes, and how we can support you with inclusive recrutiment strategies,Get in touch!

<h4>Search for jobs the smart way.</h4>
Drop in your CV and our AI-powered search will match you with our jobs based on your skills

<h5>#TalentForCareers</h5>We genuinely care about your career and finding you a role that you can thrive in!Ready to take your career to the next level?&nbsp;As a trusted recruitment partner, when you register with us, we&rsquo;ll take the time to learn about your skills, abilities and aspirations and match you with the perfect role in the right organisation for you.

If you are interested in working at Forward Role in our marketing, digital, technology or operations teams, we'd love to hear from you!#HowWeRole

TALENT FORCAREERS.

Our range of hybrid and flexible roles come complete with a range of benefits that put your wellbeing, development and career first.&nbsp;

Are you ready to be part of our team?

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We&rsquo;re looking for a creative and proactive Senior Marketing Executive to boost brand presence, drive engaging campaigns, and elevate internal communications.<h3>What you&rsquo;ll do</h3>
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<li>Plan, create and schedule social content across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram &amp; more.</li><li>Deliver engaging internal comms across intranet, email and newsletters.</li><li>Keep the website fresh and updated.</li><li>Produce high‑quality marketing collateral (brochures, case studies, leaflets and flyers) with agencies.</li><li>Act as brand guardian across all channels.</li><li>Report on campaign performance and bring new ideas.</li><li>Explore new tools and AI to improve marketing effectiveness.</li></ul>
<h3>What you&rsquo;ll bring</h3>
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<li>Strong copywriting and attention to detail.</li><li>Experience with Canva/InDesign or similar.</li><li>Confident user of Microsoft 365 &amp; SharePoint.</li><li>Proven B2B social media experience.</li><li>Experience with scheduling tools &amp; CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress).</li><li>Creative, organised and customer‑focused.</li></ul>
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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.

Senior Marketing Executive

Ready to put your stamp on one of the UK&rsquo;s most exciting hospitality brands?Marketing &amp; PR Manager &pound;45k + bonus Hybrid working (4 days onsite &amp; 1 from home)Manchester City Centre Forward Role are working with an award-winning, fast-scaling hospitality group behind some of the country&rsquo;s most talked-about food, drink and live entertainment venues.With 40+ sites, 1,600+ people and new openings landing every month, this is a business with serious momentum and the ambition to match. Recognised as a World Class place to work, they blend creative flair with commercial edge better than most.This role sits within one of their flagship, market-leading bar and entertainment brands a high-energy, high-volume concept that continues to outperform the market, smash festive trading and expand into major UK cities following a recent multi-million-pound launch. Growth isn&rsquo;t slowing down.The role:You&rsquo;ll own the delivery of standout campaigns, drive PR and partnerships, and ensure every touchpoint is sharp, on-brand and commercially effective.You&rsquo;ll work closely with senior brand leadership and an in-house creative team in a fast-paced, sleeves-rolled-up environment where ideas turn into action quickly.This is a hands-on role with real visibility, real progression and real impact.Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Deliver the annual brand, campaign &amp; PR plan, keeping everything on-brand and commercially sharp.</li><li>Plan and run integrated campaigns across digital, social, PR and in-venue channels.</li><li>Drive PR and partnerships, managing agencies, media and influencers to boost coverage and footfall.</li><li>Oversee all printed and in-venue materials, from menus to signage, with ops, F&amp;B and creative teams.</li><li>Manage social, support local marketing, and track campaign performance to maximise impact.</li></ul>
What we&rsquo;re looking for:<ul>
<li>3&ndash;5 years in marketing, brand or PR, ideally in hospitality, food &amp; drink or lifestyle.</li><li>Hands-on experience delivering integrated campaigns across paid, owned and earned channels.</li><li>Strong PR, media outreach and partnership activation track record.</li><li>Social media savvy with content planning and printed material management experience.</li><li>Highly organised, commercially minded, proactive, and confident working across teams.</li></ul>
If you&rsquo;re an ambitious marketing or PR professional who thrives on pace, energy and building brands that people genuinely love, this is one to look at.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.

Marketing & PR Manager

Job Title: Design Systems Lead Location: Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote Salary: &pound;60,000 - &pound;75,000 Domain: Digital Investment Platform / Financial Services Experience Required: Extensive experience in interaction or UI design, including proven design system leadership&nbsp;Company OverviewOur client is a leading UK-based digital investment platform, supporting over 500,000 customers and managing assets under administration approaching &pound;75 billion. Operating nationwide, the business provides a flat-fee investment service, giving customers access to a wide range of UK and international investment options including shares, funds, trusts and ETFs.With nearly 30 years in the market, the organisation has built a reputation for resilience, innovation and customer-first thinking. The UX function plays a central role in shaping digital experiences across the platform, and the Design Systems Lead will be instrumental in driving consistency, scalability and quality across all digital products.&nbsp;The RoleThis is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role responsible for owning and evolving version 2 of the organisation's Design System. Sitting within the UX Operations team and working closely with the DesignOps Lead, Product Manager and Engineering partners, you will take full ownership of the Design System and drive its adoption across the business.&nbsp;The role balances strategic vision with practical delivery. You will build, refine and govern the Design System while ensuring it is scalable, accessible, well-documented and widely adopted. You will act as an internal evangelist, championing best practice and bringing teams together around a shared design language.&nbsp;This position requires a strong personality and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage differing perspectives within a team of 14 to 15 designers, and stand confidently behind design decisions grounded in research and data.&nbsp;Key ResponsibilitiesDesign System Ownership and Governance<ul type="disc">
<li>Own the ongoing evolution and maintenance of the Design System (V2 and beyond).</li><li>Define and document principles, components, patterns and guidelines.</li><li>Establish governance processes to ensure quality, consistency and alignment with brand, accessibility and technical standards.</li><li>Build and manage a prioritised backlog of Design System improvements in collaboration with the delivery squad.</li></ul>
Collaboration and Integration<ul type="disc">
<li>Partner closely with UX Designers, Product Managers and Engineers to embed the Design System across all products and micro-apps.</li><li>Align design outputs between Figma, component libraries and live implementations.</li><li>Conduct audits to identify inconsistencies and improvement opportunities.</li></ul>
Adoption, Rollout and Evangelism<ul type="disc">
<li>Lead the rollout and adoption of the Design System across teams and wider business areas, including Marketing and CRO.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and training sessions to upskill designers and increase confidence in usage.</li><li>Communicate progress, updates and future plans clearly to stakeholders.</li><li>Use storytelling and evidence to demonstrate the value of the Design System.</li></ul>
User Research and Validation<ul type="disc">
<li>Conduct testing on components and patterns to validate usability and effectiveness.</li><li>Use research, insight and data to inform UI decisions and justify change.</li><li>Run sessions with internal users of the Design System to identify pain points and improvement areas.</li></ul>
Documentation and Enablement<ul type="disc">
<li>Work with DesignOps to ensure documentation is clear, accessible and practical.</li><li>Prepare materials for regular Design System updates and meetings.</li><li>Support the team in understanding design tokens and their application within the system.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Key Skills and ExperienceEssential:<ul type="disc">
<li>Extensive experience in interaction or UI design, with demonstrable Design System leadership.</li><li>Expert-level proficiency in Figma.</li><li>Strong UI background with exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Experience pushing adoption of a mature or evolving Design System across teams.</li><li>Solid understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript and how these inform design decisions.</li><li>Experience working in Agile environments.</li><li>Proven leadership, mentoring and facilitation skills.</li><li>Confident workshop delivery and stakeholder management.</li></ul>
Desirable:<ul type="disc">
<li>Experience integrating Design Systems with Storybook or similar component libraries.</li><li>Experience driving adoption and change within large or complex organisations.</li><li>Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG and inclusive design practices.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Remuneration and Benefits<ul type="disc">
<li>Salary between &pound;60,000 and &pound;75,000 depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working model, 3 days in the Manchester office and 2 days remote.</li><li>Competitive benefits package including pension contribution, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection and staff discounts.</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional wellbeing and flexible benefits options.</li></ul>
&nbsp;Culture and FitThis role requires a collaborative and confident individual who can balance strong opinions with openness to challenge. You will be working within a sizeable UX team where contribution and alignment are key. The ability to influence, bring people on board and create shared ownership of the Design System is 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.

Design Systems Lead

Our client works with some of the most recognisable and iconic brands in the UK. They&rsquo;re well established with a close-knit team and are about to embark on a five year period of strategic growth.To support this, they&rsquo;re seeking a hands‑on Senior Marketing Executive to help deliver a targeted B2B marketing strategy. This role is ideal for someone confident across the full mix&mdash;campaigns, content, digital and event support&mdash;and who enjoys working closely with sales to drive commercial outcomes.The RoleYou&rsquo;ll plan and execute multi‑channel campaigns, create engaging content, manage social media and email activity, and report on performance metrics. You&rsquo;ll also support event activity and ensure CRM data, targeting and GDPR compliance are maintained to a high standard.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Deliver digital and traditional marketing campaigns</li><li>Produce blogs, case studies and marketing collateral</li><li>Manage social media and email marketing activity</li><li>Support events, exhibitions and follow‑up processes</li><li>Maintain CRM data accuracy and produce marketing reports</li><li>Contribute to SEO, website updates and analytics</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and the external marketing agency</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Experience<ul>
<li>B2B and/or product marketing experience</li><li>Strong communication and project management skills</li><li>Confident with CRM systems, social media scheduling, email platforms and analytics</li><li>Experience creating content and managing multiple channels</li><li>Working knowledge of SEO, GDPR and platforms such as WordPress, Canva/Adobe, Google Analytics, LinkedIn. Meta and TikTok also useful.</li></ul>
Why Apply?A great opportunity for a marketer wanting ownership, variety and close collaboration with senior leadership. You&rsquo;ll directly influence brand visibility, lead generation and commercial performance and be part of a scaling growth story.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.

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Receptionist / Office AdministratorLiverpool &ndash; based full time in their Head OfficeGlobal Activewear / Lifestyle Brand<div class="x_elementToProof">Salary up to &pound;30k DOE + Benefits, including:</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">We have an exciting opportunity for an organised Receptionist / Administrator to join the team and become the face of the business. This is more than a traditional front desk role. It&rsquo;s a varied, all-round office position combining front of house, administration, office coordination and light EA support.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">You&rsquo;ll play a key role in keeping the office running smoothly while ensuring every visitor experiences a professional, welcoming and well organised environment. No two days will look the same. The environment is busy, energetic and sometimes reactive, so this role suits someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a growing business setting.</div>
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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. 
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Receptionist / Office Administrator

Senior Product Developer &ndash; Clothing &amp; AccessoriesLiverpool - based full time from the Head Office with flexible working hours Global Activewear &amp; Lifestyle Brand Salary: Up to &pound;50,000 + Excellent Benefits including:<ul>
<li>Salary up to &pound;50,000 + annual bonus</li><li>Early finish every Friday</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Free access to onsite gym</li><li>Enhanced pension contributions</li><li>25 days&rsquo; holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Generous product discount</li><li>Quarterly social events, summer parties &amp; festive celebrations</li><li>Additional perks including payday lunches &amp; outdoor seating areas</li></ul>
Are you an experienced Senior Product Developer looking to step into a senior role with more ownership, autonomy, and impact?This global activewear and lifestyle brand is continuing its rapid growth and is now looking for a Senior Product Developer to lead multiple categories, drive product excellence, and influence the direction of future ranges. You&rsquo;ll play a leading role from concept through to production, ensuring every product delivers on fit, function, quality, and commercial performance. This is the perfect opportunity for someone confident in technical decision making, highly organised, and passionate about delivering market leading products.In this role, you&rsquo;ll take full responsibility for product development across your categories, ensuring all products meet brand standards in performance, quality, fit, and cost.Key responsibilities of the Senior Product Developer:<ul>
<li>Leading the full product development process, from concept through to production sign off</li><li>Managing the critical path to ensure deadlines, costs, and quality targets are met</li><li>Working closely with directors, designers, and product managers to shape category direction</li><li>Running fit sessions, providing confident technical and commercial direction</li><li>Overseeing sample management and approving styles at proto, SMS, and pre-production stages</li><li>Maintaining and improving size charts, grading rules, fit blocks, and construction standards</li><li>Managing all lab dips, strike offs, fabric testing, trims, and approvals</li><li>Building strong supplier relationships and visiting factories when required</li><li>Working with sourcing teams to improve cost efficiencies without sacrificing quality</li><li>Ensuring all products meet compliance, testing, and care labelling requirements</li><li>Identifying risks early and driving proactive solutions</li><li>Championing process improvements to increase efficiency and product consistency</li><li>Mentoring junior product developers and being the technical go to within the team</li></ul>
You will have the following skills as a Senior Product Developer: <ul>
<li>Proven experience in product development within apparel or accessories</li><li>Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, grading, and manufacturing</li><li>Confidence leading fit sessions and making key technical decisions</li><li>Excellent organisation and communication skills</li><li>Experience managing global suppliers and offshore production</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach</li><li>High attention to detail and a passion for product quality</li><li>Experience in sportswear, activewear, or technical apparel (desirable but not essential)</li></ul>
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.

Senior Marketing Executive

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