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Senior Data Engineer | Manchester (Hybrid) | £65-70K | AzureJoin a thriving business as they build out their data engineering function to scale their tech capabilities and support ambitious growth targets. This is your chance to work on data architecture that will support their next phase of transformation, working with Azure technologies whilst enjoying genuine work-life balance and flexibility.What's in it for You? Up to £70,000 DOE + bonusHybrid working – 2 days on site per week25 days holiday + BH, increases with serviceBirthday offLife Insurance, 7% pension, rewards app, sick pay + moreWork with modern Azure data technologies in a cloud-native environment The Role:As Senior Data Engineer, you'll be designing, developing, and maintaining data solutions that enable the business to make better use of their data. You'll ensure efficient collection, storage, transformation, and integration of data across multiple platforms, supporting analytics, reporting, and decision-making. Working closely with the Architect, Business Analysts, and wider teams you'll translate business requirements into technical solutions. You'll also provide technical guidance in implementing best practices for data integrity, security, and performance within Azure environments.Key Skills: SQLAzure Data FactoryETL/ELT processingAzure cloud solutionsPython Nice to haves: Azure FabricAzure Synapse or SnowflakeDatabricks The Day-to-Day: You'll lead the design and implementation of data solutions using Azure technologies. This involves developing and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines to support data ingestion and transformation for business applications.You'll maintain and enhance SQL Server environments and collaborate with Developers to deliver integrated data services for applications such as PowerApps and Dynamics 365.You’ll advise on architecture, standards, and emerging technologies whilst documenting technical designs, data flows, and processes.You'll provide time estimates, manage delivery timelines, support testing and deployment activities, and troubleshoot data issues to maintain system stability and data quality. How to Apply?If you’re keen to secure a new role in a growing business APPLY now with your CV, or email alicia@forwardrole.com*Please note you must be based in the Northwest, and the role cannot offer sponsorship*Senior Data Engineer | Manchester (Hybrid) | £65-70K | AzureAs 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 Analyst - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract£35,000 - £45,000Leeds City Centre (Hybrid: 1-2 days per week in the office)Forward Role is supporting a digital consultancy in hiring a CRO Analyst to work on a major ecommerce client engagement. This is a long-term, high-visibility programme where you'll drive web analytics and insight generation while also supporting a broader mix of analytics clients. As the CRO Analyst, you will spend the majority of your time dedicated to a large ecommerce client, with additional involvement in ongoing analytics and data-focused projects across the portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career in growing business. You will be a part of a highly experienced, small team, giving you the chance to learn and develop! The Leeds office is a short walk from the train station. Role & Responsibilities: Analyse performance across ongoing CRO tests, providing clear insights into what worked, what didn't, and why.Partner with UX designers to develop test ideas using behavioural insights.Liaise closely with developers and external teams to ensure tests are implemented accurately, tracked correctly and measured effectively.Investigate customer behaviour, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for optimisation.Create dashboards and reports for stakeholders, ensuring insights are communicated clearly.Build and maintain data pipelines and reporting frameworks to support experimentation and broader analytics projects.Support other clients with analytics consultancy, including tagging, technical implementation, and ongoing web analytics requests.Act as a trusted advisor, providing data-led recommendations and supporting the delivery of client projects end-to-end.  Skills & Experience: Strong experience in web analytics, ideally with Adobe Analytics or GA4Understanding of CRO and experimentation principles (hands-on test building is not essential).Ability to turn data into insight and explain the story behind the numbers.Experience working with UX, developers, and cross-functional teams.Advanced Excel skillsFamiliarity with Adobe Target or other CRO platformsExperience with ContentSquare is highly desirable, but not essential.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.  If you're a data-driven problem solver with a passion for experimentation and digital/web performance, we'd love to hear from you. Please 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.

Product AnalystHybrid 2 days in the office - Aldgate, London up to £60,000 Are you a data-driven thinker who loves uncovering insights that shape real product decisions?This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing global tech business with millions of users across the world, helping to drive its next phase of growth through smarter data and sharper insight. As Product Analyst, you will be part of a collaborative Data Science team that works at the heart of the company's strategy. Your mission: understand how users behave, identify what drives engagement, and turn numbers into narratives that power product innovation and commercial success. Role & Responsibilities: Analyse user behaviour and key metrics across the app to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation.Build, maintain, and evolve dashboards and reports to track KPIs and enable self-service analytics across the organisation.Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, UX, and Marketing teams to provide analytical input across the full product lifecycle, from ideation to experimentation.Design and run A/B tests, interpreting results to guide product strategy and feature development.Create data models and views to support multiple business needs in collaboration with data engineers.Train and support business users in using BI tools effectively to drive better decision-making.  Skills & Experience Experience working in digital businesses, with on app experienceStrong SQL skills with experience optimising queries for performance, scalability, and maintainability.Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex findings into clear insights for non-technical audiences.Proven experience creating and managing BI dashboards and data models.Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Strong collaborator with experience working across cross-functional teams.  Nice to Have Experience with Looker or ThoughtSpot.Familiarity with Redshift or BigQuery.Experience designing and interpreting A/B or multivariate experiments.  What's in it for you Be part of a global, mission-driven tech company that's scaling rapidly and genuinely values data-led decision-making.Work in a collaborative hybrid environment (London office, two days a week).Enjoy a competitive salary, equity, and the chance to make your mark in a growing business with an internation reach!  If you're passionate about turning data into insight and insight into action, this role is for you.Apply now to join a team where your work will directly shape how millions of users experience a leading global platform. 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 Customer Insight & ActivationUp to £105,000 + bonusRemote/Hybrid (monthly visit to the office in Dublin)Are you ready to shape how a leading organisation understands and connects with its customers?This is a rare opportunity for a strategic, data-driven leader to take ownership of customer insight and activation within a business undergoing an exciting transformation.As Head of Customer Insight & Activation, you will lead the rollout of a new behavioural segmentation model, turning data into clear strategies that drive acquisition, retention, and long-term value. You will be the link between marketing, data, and commercial teams,  ensuring every decision is guided by meaningful insight and every customer interaction delivers impact.Role & Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end activation of a new behavioural segmentation programme, ensuring it delivers real commercial results.Translate complex data and insights into clear customer strategies across acquisition, retention, and cross-sell.Partner with senior leaders to embed customer understanding into investment, planning, and growth initiatives.Define and track key customer metrics such as lifetime value (LTV), retention, and segment profitability.Work with data partners to refine segmentation models and create actionable insights.Design and deliver customer journey strategies, ensuring messaging and engagement are optimised across all touchpoints.Champion a culture of experimentation and continuous learning, using test-and-learn approaches to drive better outcomes.Build internal capability and ensure teams are equipped to plan and measure performance through an insight-led lens.Report on key KPIs and customer trends, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders. Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in data-led insights, customer strategy, CRM, or marketing leadership roles. Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to link behaviour to business results.Proven background turning segmentation and behavioural insight into action.Experience managing third-party data or analytics partners.In-depth knowledge of lifecycle management, customer value, and retention optimisation.Skilled communicator and influencer, confident working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.Experience within financial services, insurance, or a subscription-based environment.Understanding of predictive modelling and next-best-action concepts. Why You’ll Love It A key leadership role shaping customer strategy in a fast-evolving, insight-led organisation.The chance to make a tangible commercial impact by embedding customer intelligence at the heart of decision-making.A collaborative culture that values data, creativity, and continuous improvement.Comprehensive benefits package that supports wellbeing, learning, and work–life balance. If you’re passionate about transforming data into strategy and insight into action, we’d love to see your application.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.

Data Architect (Azure)  Salary up to 100K DOE + bonus Manchester - once a week in the office– remote options available (must be UK based) I'm working with a leading brand in the retail and e-commerce sector who are working on an exciting data transformation project. With millions of customers and significant digital revenues, they're treating data as a strategic asset that will shape the next phase of their growth story.The Role:They're looking for an experienced Data Architect with hands-on cloud migration expertise to lead the design and implementation of their enterprise-wide data architecture. You'll be the technical authority who defines how data is collected, structured, and consumed across the entire organisation, working on a high-impact migration from legacy on-premises systems to a state-of-the-art Azure cloud platform. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thinks strategically, loves architecting scalable solutions, and wants to make a tangible impact in a data-driven, fast-paced business.What's on offer: Up to £100K DOEPerformance-based bonusCompetitive pensionFlexible work hours and remote work options - some office attendance required 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate health and dental careProfessional development opportunitiesOpportunity to shape strategic initiatives including loyalty programmes and new venturesSupportive team environment with data at the heart of the 5-year business planFun team events and a supportive work environment.Income protectionDiscounts on their products What you'll be doing: Leading the migration from legacy on-premises data warehouse to a next-generation Azure cloud platformDeveloping and implementing a comprehensive data architecture strategy aligned with business goalsCreating and maintaining a complete enterprise data catalogue, documenting all systems and data flowsDefining architecture principles, standards, and best practices for data collection, integration, storage, and utilisationWorking cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, IT, and Quality teams to ensure data drives business valueActing as the subject matter expert on data infrastructure, proactively facilitating data changes across departmentsIdentifying innovative ways to extract commercial value from data and improve decision-makingStaying updated on emerging technologies and trends to drive continuous improvementEngaging with 3rd party suppliers to evaluate, trial and onboard new data technologies and tooling What you'll need: Experience working in e-commerce, retail, or digital environments with large datasets and high traffic volumes – this background is essential  Strong hands-on experience with Azure data capabilities including ETL, Machine Learning, AI, Storage, and Real-Time ProcessingProven track record designing and delivering data transformation and cloud migration projectsSolid understanding of data governance standards including GDPRExperience with data modellingStrong agile delivery methodology experienceExcellent stakeholder management and presentation skills - comfortable engaging everyone from technical teams to senior leadershipCommercially astute with ability to identify business value opportunities in dataSelf-starter mentality who can drive projects forward autonomously and work effectively in small teamsPre-emptively identify potential problems and address them before they manifest Nice to haves: Experience working with Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and surfacing data into front-end systemsExposure to strategic data initiatives that shaped business directionTrack record of delivering multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments If you're an experienced Data Architect looking to lead a transformational cloud migration in a growing, data-centric business where your architecture decisions will directly impact strategic direction, APPLY NOW or email Alicia@forwardrole.comData Architect (Azure) 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.

Data & Business Intelligence Manager£75,000 – £90,000 + BenefitsNW Based, with frequent travel across UK sites Forward Role are looking for an experienced Data & Business Intelligence Manager to shape and lead the data strategy for a diverse, multi-entity organisation operating across manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of building a centralised view of data in a complex environment, transforming siloed information into actionable insights that drive decision-making across the business. This is a technically, hands-on role - along with leading a team and driving the data strategy.  The successful candidate will have experience building and maintaining data warehouses. Role & Responsibilities Lead the development of a comprehensive Data, BI and Analytics strategy, creating a “single version of the truth” across multiple ERP systems, IT platforms, and digital sources.Oversee the design and delivery of data warehouses, BI solutions, and reporting frameworks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance,Translate complex and fragmented data into clear KPIs and actionable insights for commercial, operational, and customer-facing teams.Establish and enforce data governance standards, driving best practice across the organisation.Partner with senior stakeholders to support digital transformation, while educating and influencing teams that are not yet data-savvy.Lead and grow a data team, while working closely with external partners.Champion innovation in analytics, AI, and predictive insights to optimise performance and create business value. About YouWe’re looking for a candidate who can balance technical expertise with leadership and change management skills. Proven experience delivering enterprise-wide BI solutions and data governance frameworks.Strong technical knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Azure, and data warehousing (flexibility on stack).Experience managing large-scale reporting or transformation projects, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, or complex data environments.The ability to educate, influence, and bring stakeholders on the journey, even in non-data-native teams.A strong grasp of KPIs and insight requirements for operations, finance, and commercial functions.A track record of shaping centralised reporting solutions from fragmented and siloed data sources. Desirable – but not essential: AI/ML and predictive analyticsKnowledge of IoT data integrationFamiliarity with multiple ERP systems and complex data landscapes. This is an incredible opportunity to shape and build the data function in a highly diverse, fast-changing organisation – if you are interested please 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 Marketing AnalystHuddersfield - HybridUp to £60,000 A fast-growing, customer-focused organisation is seeking a Senior Marketing Analyst to join their data team. This is a high-impact role, working closely with Marketing, Customer, and Product teams to turn data into actionable insights, optimise campaigns, and drive business growth. You'll be responsible for understanding customer behaviour across web and mobile platforms, analysing performance, and shaping personalised experiences that increase engagement and retention. The role offers autonomy, exposure to a wide range of marketing disciplines, and the opportunity to make real commercial impact. Role & Responsibilities: Analyse customer behaviour and marketing performance to uncover insights that influence strategy.Design and maintain dashboards and reports using tools.Lead test-and-learn initiatives, including A/B and multivariate testing and pre/post campaign and test analysisCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs, track results, and identify areas for optimisation.Support forecasting and budgeting with data-driven recommendations.Ensure digital campaigns meet cookie compliance and data privacy standards.Work with analytics and tracking platforms to maintain accurate, actionable data.  Skills & Experience: Experience in a Data Analyst role with a marketing, growth, customer and/or subscription focus.Strong SQL skills, able to explore, transform, and validate complex datasets independently.Experience with web and mobile analytics tools such as GA4 and Firebase.Skilled in A/B, multivariate testing.Confident creating dashboards and visualisations in PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker.Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation.Ability to communicate insights clearly and influence stakeholders across teams.Knowledge of mobile measurement platforms is desirable, not essential.  Why you should apply: Work in a collaborative, supportive, and approachable team environment.Make a real impact on customer experience and business growth.Enjoy hybrid working flexibility with a mix of office and remote days.Take ownership of data-driven projects with scope for creativity and innovation.  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.