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Digital Analyst – up to £35,000Nottingham – HybridForward Role are excited to be working with an exciting group of international brands! The Digital team are growing, and are on the hunt for a passionate and ambitious Digital Analyst to join the innovative team, the goal to deliver actionable insights from digital data, enhancing the market strategy.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to supercharge their career in the world of digital and marketing data! There is a generous benefits package, with lots of opportunity for developmentRole & Responsibilities: Monitoring digital analytics metrics, reporting on trends and identifying opportunities.Analysis of digital data, building an in depth understanding of the customer and user behaviours.Evaluating campaign, onsite and a/b test performance – conversion, funnel analysis, user journey etc.Support channel managers (e.g. Web, SEO, PPC etc) in understanding channel performance and help drive strategiesEnsure accuracy and efficient data collection across multiple brands, managing tagging and tracking across multiple brand websites, managing cookie consent and staying up to date with privacy regulations. Skills & Experience: Experience working in a data driven marketing role (e.g. Digital Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Digital Marketing Executive etc).Experience working with GA4 and using reporting/data visualisation tools such as Looker (or similar)Knowledge of Google Tag Manager is desirable, but not essentialComfortable working with large and complex data sets, pulling out insights and presenting to senior stakeholdersThrives of a challenge and loves solving problems, the successful candidate will be a self-starter and eager to learn new skills. Please apply to this advert or get in touch with Sophie at Forward Role 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.

Senior Analytics & Insight Lead Manchester City Centre, Hybrid £65,000 Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for turning numbers into actionable insights? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to step into a pivotal role as a Senior Analytics & Insight Lead at a rapidly growing, high-impact company. As the Senior Analytics & Insight Lead, you'll dive deep into business data to uncover trends, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks. You'll play a key role in shaping strategic growth initiatives and optimising overall business performance. This is a chance to collaborate with senior leadership across various departments, using your analytical expertise to drive decisions and influence change. Role & Responsibilities: Deliver in-depth data analysis to extract insights, highlighting growth opportunities and areas for improvement. Collaborate with senior leaders to help define focus areas and translate data into impactful business strategies. Simplify complex data into clear, actionable insights, effectively communicating recommendations to senior stakeholders. Support junior team members by providing coaching and mentoring, with potential to take on direct line management in the future. Validate business hypotheses using data analysis, offering evidence-based recommendations to guide decision-making. Skills & Experience: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into visual insights that drive business decisions. Advanced SQL experience, and Tableau or similar. Good understanding / exposure of the digital landscape and digital analytics Experience working in a fast-paced environment, whilst proactively tackling challenges and continuously driving growth. Strong understanding of key business value drivers, with a talent for identifying high-impact analyses early on. Proven experience in partnering with senior stakeholders, using data to influence decisions and drive growth. Why Apply? Be at the forefront of a growing business where your insights and strategies can significantly impact overall performance. Work in a dynamic, high-growth company that values creative thinking and continuous improvement. Enjoy real career growth opportunities, including stepping into leadership roles and making a lasting impact. Flexible hybrid working model with a mix of in-office collaboration and home working. Competitive benefits. If you're ready to leverage your analytical skills in a role where you can drive meaningful change and growth, we want to hear from you. Apply to this advert or contact Sophie at Forward Role with your CV. 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.

Digital Analyst Manchester City Centre - Hybrid £45,000 Forward Role are working with an innovative, award-winning FinTech services business based in Manchester City Centre. The business enables the team to work autonomously, and they pride themselves on the vibrant, energetic and entrepreneurial culture. The data team is expanding and offering an incredible opportunity for an experienced Digital Analyst to take ownership of the Digital data. As the Digital Analyst, you will sit in the centralised analytics function and support the marketing team. In addition to this, the role is critical in the Growth squad, where you will be working on longer-term projects to drive the business growth strategy. They are looking for someone who is super proactive and can grab hold of analysis and insight and turn it into actionable initiatives. What will you be doing? Own the digital data and analysis across the business, being the GA4 expert Supporting channel owners, providing analysis and insight to support growth. Building dashboards and delivering reporting to support informed decision-making across the business. Understand the digital customer journey – identifying areas of improvement and opportunity. Making recommendations and feeding into the testing roadmap and strategy. Championing an experimental and testing culture, supporting the conversion rate optimisation efforts. Develop attribution model, linking on and offline data to understand the full end-to-end customer journey About you. Experience in a similar Digital/Web/Marketing Analyst role Advanced user of  GA4, ideally with BigQuery exposure Experience using visualisation and reporting tools, such as Tableau Experience with SQL Understanding of Google Tag Manager Understanding of experimentation and CRO Passionate about digital data, marketing effectiveness and attribution If you are interested, please get in touch with Sophie at Forward Role – or apply to this advert with your CV. 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 Insight Analyst Warrington – Hybrid £45,000 Forward Role is excited to recruit a skilled and passionate Senior Insight Analyst for a leading company at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. As this business drives the shift toward sustainable energy, they are looking for an experienced analyst to uncover actionable insights that will enhance customer engagement and fuel strategic growth. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in decoding customer behaviour across multiple touchpoints, providing insight to enhance marketing effectiveness and shape acquisition and retention efforts. If you’re a data-driven storyteller with a knack for making sense of complex datasets, this could be the perfect role for you! Role & Responsibilities: Transform data into insight through analysis of complex datasets and identifying trends, patterns, and customer behaviours. Translate raw data into clear, actionable insights that influence strategic decisions. Present complex findings in an understandable, compelling format for both technical and non-technical audiences. Driving business insight by collaborating with stakeholders to understand key business needs and translate them into analytical projects. Use insights to guide the strategic direction of customer growth through marketing initiatives. Utilise data to optimise customer acquisition and retention strategies, maximising the reach and impact of campaigns. Pinpoint opportunities for growth and efficiency to enhance marketing effectiveness and reach target audiences. Mentor junior team members, sharing your expertise and fostering a collaborative team environment. Skills & Experience: Strong SQL knowledge and experience with large, complex datasets. Advanced analytical skills and the ability to turn numbers into stories. A keen understanding of customer needs and a commercial mindset. Confidence in presenting to senior leaders and working cross-functionally with diverse teams. Expertise in data visualisation to create clear, compelling presentations. A proactive approach to supporting and guiding junior team members. Please applied to this advert or get in touch with Sophie at Forward Role. 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.

Analytics Consultant Cheshire / Hybrid – Flexible Competitive Salary – Based on Experience    Forward Role is delighted to be partnering with an innovative consultancy to find a passionate Analytics Consultant. In this position, you will be instrumental in delivering data-driven insights that empower high-level decision-making across clients in various industries. If you have a passion for working with large data sets, extracting valuable insights, and translating them into strategic recommendations, this role could be an exciting next step in your career. Role & Responsibilities: Dive deep into complex data sets, analysing and interpreting trends to uncover actionable insights. Use your analytical skills to produce insights that inform critical business decisions and shape client strategies. Work closely with senior stakeholders, internally and externally, to understand their objectives, creating tailored analyses that meet their specific needs. Develop models, frameworks, and tools that help clients visualise and leverage data for enhanced decision-making. The ideal candidate: Having an understanding of marketing channels inclusing digital / performance marketing would be very advantagous  Experience handling large data sets, utilizing statistical techniques and data manipulation to extract meaningful insights. Ability to connect data findings with business objectives, crafting insights that drive tangible results. Experience distilling complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. Work well in dynamic, team-based environments and work well with cross-functional groups to deliver impactful results. Skills & Experience: Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python) and data visualisation software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Strong analytical mindset with a proven record of delivering actionable insights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This consultancy offers an incredible opportunity to join a team dedicated to using data to drive strategy and impact. As part of this dynamic team, you’ll work alongside industry experts and gain hands-on experience that accelerates your professional growth. With flexible working options and a commitment to innovation, this role is perfect for someone ready to advance their career in analytics consulting. If you’re a data-savvy professional looking to make a real difference, Forward Role would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward-thinking team and use your analytics expertise to shape high-impact strategies. 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.

Market Insight Manager Liverpool – Hybrid (3 days in the office) Up to £60,000 Are you a data, research, and insights enthusiast with a passion for driving impactful business decisions? Forward Role is searching for a Market Insight Manager to join an ambitious team and champion data-led strategies in a dynamic retail environment. This hands-on position is perfect for someone who thrives on diving into customer and market data, uncovering insights, and translating them into actionable business recommendations. Role & Responsibilities: Working in collaboration with Trade, Buying and Merchandising team to understand market trends and category insights Investigating a variety of external market data sources, providing competitor analysis, understanding the customer and utilising internal BI data to build in-depth insights in to market, competitors and categories in order to drive strategy Working with various sources of market data, such as Kantar, Mintel, GfK Telling compelling stories and building a narrative with engaging data visualisations Hands on research work – managing end-to-end projects from brief writing, questionnaire design, analysis and evaluation. Build knowledge of the company and customer, to truly represent the voice of the customer. Skills & Responsibilities: Experience working in a Market Insights / Research role – agency or in-house Highly analytical / statistical – experience with data analytics, regression analysis, correlation, and segmentation Comfortable working with a variety of data sets, covering 3rd party sources, internal BI, qualitative and survey data Experience running end-to-end research projects Ability to tell compelling stories from complex data Perks & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and benefits that recognize your contribution, including discounts, wellness support, life assurance, and more. Ready to take the lead on market insights that shape strategic decisions? Apply today and let Forward Role help you take the next step in your career! 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.

Customer Analyst - £45,000 Liverpool - Hybrid, 3 days in the office Forward Role are working with a well-established, forward thinking retail business. The business are data driven, utilising insights to shape strategy and drive decision making. They are looking for a passionate Customer Analyst to identify data from a variety of sources, create insightful reports and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the business. The idea candidate will love digging deep in to complex data, and translating large data sets in to actionable insights – telling a compelling story and working collaboratively with stakeholders to embed this insight, and enhance understanding of the customer. You will be working within a high-performing Data Analytics team, including Data Scientists and Data Engineers. Role & responsibilities: Leading on a variety of BAU analysis and in-depth project work across customer, marketing and CRM, including customer loyalty. Supporting the CRM and Loyalty team with high-priority Membership and Loyalty projects – understanding customer acquisition, retention and shopper frequency metrics. Along campaign analysis, evaluating performance and making recommendations for changes/future capiagns. Drive decision making and strategy through analysis and insight, evaluate and quantify impact of changes to support prioritising future projects Working in collaboration with stakeholders, understanding their challenges and business questions, and understanding how to translate this into commercial analysis Skills & Experience: Experience in a Data Analytics role, with a commercial and insight focus – ideally exposure to marketing and customer data Strong experience with SQL is essential, very confident in writing accurate code, and reviewing junior team members code Experience with visulisation tools such as Power BI, or similar Working with large data sets and generating insightful analysis Working in a fast paced environment with deadlines Working with stakeholders to drive change through insights This is a really exciting opportunity for someone with strong SQL skills, who is looking to enhance their insight analytics career. If you enjoy working within fast-paced analytics teams and working with stakeholders, then this could be a great role for you! This opportunity is only open to candidates who do not require sponsorship, now or in the future.  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.

Job Title: Data Quality Lead | £35,000 - £45,000 | Manchester - Hybrid About the Role: Are you passionate about data integrity and governance? This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Quality Lead, where you'll play a key role in building and maintaining a cutting-edge Data Governance Framework. You'll work closely with teams across the business to ensure that data is accurate, secure, and used effectively, driving impactful business decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a real difference, this is the role for you! You'll be part of an exciting transformation working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values collaboration, where your impact on data governance will be crucial. Key Responsibilities: Lead and improve data governance practices to ensure data accuracy and security. Develop policies, procedures, and standards that support our data strategy. Manage data quality metrics and resolve data issues efficiently. Oversee data lifecycle management and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate across teams to embed data ownership and enhance processes. What We're Looking For: Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and industry standards. Experience with data management tools, metrics, and risk mitigation. A proactive team player who is adaptable, solution-oriented, and customer-focused. Strong communication skills with a passion for driving positive change. Hit apply today to find out more about & i'll be in touch to discuss next steps. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship and you would need to have full right to work in the UK. 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.

Digital Insight Executive – Hybrid Nottingham – up to £35,000 Forward Role are excited to be working with an exciting group of international brands! The Digital team are growing, and are on the hunt for a passionate and ambitious Digital Insight Executive to join the innovative team, the goal to deliver actionable insights from digital data, enhancing the market strategy. Role & Responsibilities: Ensure accuracy and efficient data collection across multiple brands, managing tagging and tracking across multiple brand websites, managing cookie consent and staying up to date with privacy regulations. Monitoring digital analytics metrics, reporting on trends and identifying opportunities. Analysis of digital data, building an in depth understanding of the customer and user behaviours. Evaluating campaign, onsite and a/b test performance – conversion, funnel analysis, user journey etc. Support channel managers (e.g. Web, SEO, PPC etc) in understanding channel performance and help drive strategies Skills & Experience: Experience working in a data driven marketing role (e.g. Digital Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Digital Marketing Executive etc). Experience working with GA4 and using reporting/data visualisation tools such as Looker (or similar) Comfortable working with large and complex data sets, pulling out insights and presenting to senior stakeholders Thrives of a challenge and loves solving problems, the successful candidate will be a self-starter and eager to learn new skills This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to supercharge their career in the world of digital and marketing data! There is a generous benefits package, with lots of opportunity for development. Please apply to this advert or get in touch with Sophie at Forward Role 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.

CRO Specialist Manchester, Hybrid £3,000-£55,000 CRO Specialist role within a progressive, independent digital agency Opportunity to be a part of a fantastic culture, where personal career development prioritised Working with an ambitious, passionate, and experienced team The forward-thinking web & digital agency live and breathe experimentation and are looking to enhance their CRO offering. They pride themselves on delivering end to end solutions for clients, from research to delivery.  The agency support a variety of ecommerce and lead generation clients target and reach customers, convert and drive growth. As a CRO Specialist you will support the delivery of conversion and optimisation. You will be working collaboratively with the wider performance marketing team, being an expert in all things UX and working closely with clients to deliver seamless user journeys. This is the perfect role for someone who is passionate about optimisation, psychology and customer behaviours! Develop, implement, and maintain testing plans, with hypotheses based on data and analysis. Working in collaboration with web development and design teams to develop and run tests. Identify CRO and testing opportunities within the client base. Leading on testing strategies and testing roadmaps. Understanding digital performance and traffic behaviours through data analysis. Using qualitative and quantitate methods for user research. Skills & experience: Experience in a CRO focused role, with a clear understanding of testing methods. Self-starter who can deliver end-to-end CRO programmes Excellent web analytics skills – identifying trends, opportunities and telling a story with data Broad understanding of digital marketing and performance Experience with VWO or other testing tools and GA4 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 Research & Insight South Manchester Up to £70,000 + car allowance + benefits Forward Role is working with a well-established Financial Institution. The business is expanding the Marketing function as they go through a period of exciting transformation with Insights at the heart of all future activity.   This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a passionate Insights specialist to lead research projects and deliver impactful insights to drive business strategy, whilst enhancing marketing insights and reporting. Role & Responsibilities: Build an in-depth understanding of the clients and customer, along with the wider market insights – identifying trends, areas of opportunity and growth and utilise data to inform decision making and drive marketing strategy Implement processes to monitor and evaluate marketing effectiveness, and making recommendations for future improvements. Develop and manage the customer/client satisfaction programme – delivering results and insights to the business, whilst working with stakeholders to implement change. Through the use of insights, support the development of the commercial marketing plan – focusing on brand awareness, acquisition to supporting business growth. Provide excellent leadership to a small team, offering mentoring and support The ideal candidate: A Senior Research & Insights Specialist with an understanding of marketing Ability to lead high performing teams Highly analytical and data driven Ability to unearth insights and use to implement improvements and drive change Utilise Insights to drive business decision making Working with internal data sources, along with primary research and utilizing third party data Experience working with senior stakeholders Ability to run large projects Be commercially minded and work strategically If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Sophie at Forward Role, or apply to this advert! 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 Commercial Analyst - £35,000 Sale – Hybrid (2 days in office/week) I am excited to be working with an innovative Financial Services business who are expanding their Marketing & Insights team. Forward Role is supporting in search of an enthusiastic and motivated Marketing Commercial Analyst to join the team. As the Commercial Analyst, you will be working withing the Insights team, delivering analytics and insights to channel managers. You will be responsible for effectively tracking and evaluating campaign performance, driving optimisation and continuous improvements for future campaigns. Role & Responsibilities: Develop user-friendly performance tracking systems for KPIs, objectives, and targets of each campaign and commercial activity Collaborate with stakeholders in the Marketing team and across the business and present performance vs KPI insight Analysis of data, identifying opportunities and trends, and making recommendations to optimise and improve campaign and commercial activity, driving ROI Use data to guide future strategy and campaign planning, driving decision making across the business Skills & Experience: Experience working in a data driven, analytical role A good understanding of marketing Ability to pull insights from complex data sets Extract data from a variety of sources Excellent presentation skills and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels If you are enthusiastic about analytics and marketing, and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that advocates for positive customer outcomes and delivers exceptional service. IF you are interested, please apply to this advert or get in touch with Sophie at Forward Role. 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 Effectiveness AnalystCovent Garden, London – HybridForward Role is excited to be recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's top independent media agencies. This agency has a strong reputation for creative media solutions, technical expertise, and outstanding client service. It’s consistently recognised as a top place to work, setting industry benchmarks for excellence, transparency, and award-winning campaigns across diverse sectors.This role sits within the Analytics & Effectiveness team, a hub of technical experts dedicated to enhancing marketing effectiveness through data-driven insights. As a Senior Marketing Effectiveness Analyst, you'll work hands-on with advanced analytical tools, building sophisticated models and delivering solutions that drive profit growth for clients.You’ll be the technical expert clients turn to for econometric modelling, forecasting, and investment optimisation. In addition to working directly with clients, you’ll shape and implement data solutions that influence strategic decision-making, from building complex attribution models to running and analysing media experiments.Role & Responsibilities: Data Modelling & Analytics: Apply expert-level knowledge in econometrics, media tests, forecasting, and attribution to design and execute complex models that directly impact marketing ROI.Act as a strategic advisor to the client, developing measurement frameworks and test-and-learn roadmaps that enable clients to make data-driven investment decisions.Conducting marketing and media effectiveness analyses, creating investment optimisation strategies, and providing insight on emerging trends in analytics.Lead data projects from start to finish, extracting, managing, and manipulating large datasets, and translating them into actionable insights.Oversee and guide junior analysts, equipping them with technical skills and methodologies in marketing effectiveness. Skills & Experience: Econometrics and Forecasting: Extensive experience in building, implementing, and optimising econometric models and forecasts to improve marketing outcomes.Data Manipulation: Scripting languages (R, Python, SQL) for managing and analysing large datasets effectively.Data Visualisation: Presenting data insights in clear, compelling visual formats that engage non-technical audiences.Commercial Acumen: Translate complex models and insights into practical recommendations that add value for clients.Communication & Client Engagement: Present technical data to C-Suite and other high-level stakeholders, with a focus on clarity and impact.Experience in Media Planning & Strategy: Familiarity with the media planning lifecycle and an understanding of how analytics drives decision-making.Previous experience in marketing effectiveness or analytics roles within an agency, consultancy, or client-side environment This role has an extensive benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working, uncounted holidays, enhanced pension, and medical insurance. Along with this, you can expect tailored development plans and enhanced training, along with much more!!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.