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Digital Marketing ManagerLocation: Chester / Crewe / Wrexham (Hybrid, 2 days a week in office)Salary: £50,000 - £60,00012 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)A well-established business in the North West is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to join on a 12 month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is a genuinely broad role, giving you ownership of content, SEO, GEO/AEO awareness, ASO input and CRO support, right across web and app.You'll pick up the reins from day one, working closely with the outgoing manager to get a full handover of live projects, partner relationships and reporting, and you'll keep things moving smoothly with clear documentation throughout your time in the role.What You'll Be Doing Content: Plan, produce and manage content across web, blog and organic channels, in line with brand and SEO strategy.SEO, GEO & AEO: Own the SEO strategy across on-page, technical and off-page activity, while keeping an eye on emerging GEO and AEO developments as search behaviour evolves.ASO: Support App Store Optimisation activity to improve app visibility, ranking and installs, working alongside an agency partner.Agencies & in-house content: Manage external agencies and in-house content resource, making sure output stays on-brief and on plan.Paid: Provide content direction and input to the paid marketing function, keeping it consistent with organic and brand strategy.CRO: Work with the Product team to identify and support conversion rate optimisation opportunities across web and app.Affiliates: Manage the agency running the affiliate programme in line with commercial goals.AI-supported ways of working: Use AI tools to improve efficiency across content, SEO and CRO workflows. What We're Looking For Experience: 5+years in a performance-led marketing environment.Digital acquisition: Strong understanding of how digital acquisition works end to end.Stakeholder management: Proven experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders.Commercial mindset: Strong organisational capability with a genuinely commercial outlook.Metrics: Comfortable working with performance metrics such as CAC, CVR and LTV.Multi-tasking: Confident coordinating multiple workstreams at the same time.Hands-on attitude: Happy rolling up your sleeves and getting into the detail.CMS: Experience using CMS platforms.Desirable: Experience with app marketing or dual web/app journeys, and experience building reports. Why ApplyThis is a great opportunity to step into a varied, senior digital marketing role with real autonomy, on a contract that offers strong earning potential and hybrid flexibility across the Chester, Crewe and Wrexham area.Interested? Apply now! for more info call 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.com 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.

Performance Marketing ManagerAltrincham – 3 days in £50-60k DOE Forward Role are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing healthcare/beauty eCommerce brand for a Performance Marketing Manager to take ownership of paid media strategy and execution.This is a business with real momentum - a strong founder story, a loyal and fast-growing customer base, and ambitious plans for further UK and international growth. Paid media sits right at the centre of that growth, and this role will be the one shaping it!The RoleYou'll own paid campaigns end-to-end across Meta, TikTok, Google (Search, Shopping, Performance Max & YouTube), and emerging channels like Pinterest and Snapchat. You'll work directly with the Head of Marketing, CEO and eCommerce Manager, partner closely with an in-house creative team, and use data to drive every decision — from budget allocation to creative testing to scaling what works.This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership from day one, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your ideas will be felt immediately.What You'll Be Doing Managing campaign setup, budget allocation, audience strategy and bid optimisation across all major paid channelsRunning continuous creative testing — new hooks, formats and messaging — and briefing UGC concepts with the in-house creative teamMonitoring and reporting on ROAS, MER, CPA, CAC, AOV, CVR, LTV and revenue by channelDriving improvements across landing pages, funnel conversion, targeting and attributionWorking closely with Marketing, Creative, CRM and TikTok Live teams to keep everything aligned to commercial priorities What We're Looking For 3+ years managing paid social and paid search campaigns, with proven success scaling an eCommerce brandStrong hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads and Google AdsConfident using GA4, Shopify and reporting/attribution toolsHighly analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable making decisions from dataExperience in beauty, wellness, health or FMCG is a strong plus, as is familiarity with Klaviyo, TikTok Shop, CRO or platforms like Triple Whale or Northbeam If you want real ownership of paid media strategy in a brand that's genuinely growing, and you'd rather be building the acquisition engine than maintaining someone else's, I'd love to hear from you.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.

Love Paid Media? Fancy working with some of the UK's best-known hospitality and leisure brands? Paid Media Manager Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) | £30,000 - £40,000 + Quarterly Bonus We're working with an award-winning digital agency that's making serious waves in the hospitality sector. They're growing quickly, have an incredible client list of some of the UK’s best known restaurants and bars, and are looking for a Paid Media Managerto join their close-knit team. If you enjoy getting stuck into PPC and Paid Social and campaigns, testing new ideas, analysing performance and seeing the impact of your work, this could be right up your street. The Opportunity: You'll take ownership of paid campaigns across a range of exciting client accounts, more so PPC, helping to drive growth through data-led strategies and continuous optimisation. No two days are the same, and you'll have the freedom to bring ideas, challenge the norm and make a real impact. What you'll be doing: Building and optimising Paid Media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit and Snapchat Analysing campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve ROI Delivering insightful reporting and make data-driven recommendations Leading creative testing, audience targeting and campaign optimisation Working closely with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact Collaborating with the wider team to deliver outstanding results About You: 3+ years' experience managing Paid Social and/or PPC campaigns Strong knowledge of Google Ads and/or Meta Ads Experience using GA4 and Google Tag Manager Commercially minded with a passion for performance marketing Confident managing client relationships Proactive, curious and always looking for ways to improve performance What's in it for you? Quarterly bonus of up to 20% of your salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Team strategy trip abroad every year Regular socials, client events and overseas trips Join an ambitious agency where you'll have real influence and plenty of room to grow If you're looking for your next Paid Media role and want to work with a genuinely exciting agency that's doing things differently, we'd love to hear from you. 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.

We’re working with a leading digital agency to hire a Digital Project Manager who will ensure the smooth delivery of technical projects such as website builds, migrations, and complex SEO rollouts for a range of high-profile ecommerce brands. Digital Project Manager Digital Agency (Ecommerce) Salary £45k Manchester City Centre, 2 days p/week in office   As Digital Project Manager you’ll act as the link between clients, internal specialists, and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. Key responsibilities include: Managing web builds end-to-end from discovery to launch Planning and managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources Coordinating internal teams (Design, Content, SEO, Paid Media, Development) as well external providers Overseeing testing, QA, and final sign-off for all projects Acting as the main point of contact for clients during delivery Driving collaboration, process improvements, and clear communication across the agency About You Ideally 3+ years’ experience managing digital projects (ideally agency-side) Proven track record with website builds, migrations, and technical delivery Solid understanding of SEO fundamentals Strong knowledge of web development lifecycles and CMS platforms (WordPress and Shopify) Familiar with Waterfall and Kanban methodology Skilled in project management tools (ClickUp, Asana, Trello, etc) Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving 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 Account ManagerBurnley | Hybrid | £30,000 - £38,000Looking for a client-facing role where you can genuinely influence performance and build long-term partnerships?A growing digital marketing agency is looking for an Account Manager to join its fantastic team, working with a portfolio of e-commerce and lead generation clients to deliver results, grow accounts and build lasting relationships.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with agency account management experience looking to join a close-knit and down to earth team.The Role:You'll be the main point of contact for your clients, managing projects from brief through to delivery, providing strategic advice, monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to grow accounts.Working closely with internal digital, development and project teams, you'll ensure campaigns are delivered on time, exceed expectations and drive measurable results.What You'll Be Doing: Manage a portfolio of client accounts, building strong, long-term relationshipsDevelop strategic recommendations that support clients' business goalsOversee project delivery, ensuring campaigns run smoothly and on timeAnalyse campaign performance and present clear, actionable insightsIdentify opportunities to grow accounts and support client retentionCollaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding client service About You: Previous agency Account Management experience is essentialStrong commercial awareness with a passion for delivering resultsExcellent relationship-building and communication skillsOrganised, proactive and confident managing multiple projectsAnalytical mindset with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights What's On Offer: Hybrid workingHealth & wellbeing programmeCompany pension & life insuranceCycle to Work schemeFree parkingSupportive agency culture with genuine opportunities to develop your career If you're looking for a role where you can build trusted client relationships, influence digital strategy and make a real impact within a growing agency, we'd love to hear from you.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.

A high-energy, fast-paced team with a genuine buzz about it. If you’re a commercially sharp digital trader who takes ownership, thrives on pace and brings positive energy to the people around you, this one is worth a look. Senior Digital Trading Executive Salary: £32,000–£36,000 Location: Greater Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office) The Role You will own day-to-day in-season trading performance across a major retail brand estate, driving sales growth, margin and sell-through. A role with real commercial clout and a clear path into management. Key Responsibilities Own in-season digital trading performance across sell-through, availability and weeks of cover Optimise site navigation and merchandising to improve conversion and customer experience Execute the digital trade plan including campaigns, promotions and launches Drive sales growth through stock, range and clearance management Identify risks and opportunities in-season and act quickly Analyse performance and use insight to inform future trading decisions Coach junior team members and contribute to a strong team culture   What We’re Looking For 3+ years’ digital trading experience Strong track record in site merchandising, sell-through and stock management Campaign and promotion planning with a data-led approach Bloomreach, Magento or Pimberly experience desirable; BI tools advantageous A team player who communicates clearly, adapts quickly and brings good energy   What’s on Offer £32,000–£36,000 plus discretionary profit share bonus 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service Hybrid working: 3 days in office, Greater Manchester Staff discounts, subsidised canteen, free parking, onsite gym and more Enhanced family leave, pension, cycle to work scheme and volunteer day Ongoing training and development with genuine career progression APPLY NOW! For more info, call in on 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.com - Look forward to hearing from you.  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.

Forward Role are proud to be partnering with a leading group in the luxury Fashion space, serving customers worldwide through ecommerce and physical retail across two well-established brands. Performance Marketing Manager Richmond, London (2 days in office) Salary £40k-£60k DOE Forward Role are proud to be partnering with a leading group in the luxury Fashion space, serving customers worldwide through ecommerce and physical retail across two well-established brands. They're now investing heavily in growth and looking for a commercially-minded PPC specialist to own paid search strategy across the group - a £30m+ ecommerce operation with significant ad budgets and real influence over profitability. The Opportunity You'll be given genuine ownership of Google Ads strategy across two established brands, working closely with Trading, Ecommerce, CRM, and senior leadership to make sure every pound of spend is driving profitable growth rather than just topline revenue. This suits someone who thinks in contribution margin and CAC rather than vanity metrics. What You'll Be Doing Google Ads Management Owning the Google Ads strategy across both brands, including Shopping, Performance Max, Search, Brand, Dynamic Search, YouTube, and Display remarketing Continually refining account structure and campaign performance Staying sharp on AI developments within Google Ads and beyond Profitability & Commercial Performance Optimising campaigns against contribution margin, gross profit, ROAS, and CAC — not just revenue Working closely with Trading teams to keep marketing activity aligned with stock availability and margin goals Feed & Merchant Centre Management Managing Google Merchant Centre and driving product feed quality and optimisation Ensuring stock, pricing, and promotional data stays accurate Partnering with Ecommerce on feed enhancements and automation Cross-Brand Strategy Spotting efficiency opportunities across both brands and reducing cannibalisation between them Building strategies that maximise total group profitability, not just individual site performance Identifying ways to reduce dependency on paid acquisition over time Data & Analytics Analysing campaign performance and acquisition trends Building meaningful reporting and dashboards Working across Shopify, GA4, Merchant Centre, and reporting tools to keep measurement accurate Testing & Innovation Running continuous tests across bidding strategies, creative, landing pages, product segmentation, and audience targeting Leveraging AI and automation to push performance further Keeping pace with changes across Google Ads and ecommerce marketing more broadly What We're Looking For Essential 4+ years managing significant Google Ads budgets Strong ecommerce PPC background Hands-on experience with Shopping and Performance Max campaigns Solid understanding of Google Merchant Centre Advanced Excel and analytical skills Strong grasp of attribution and conversion tracking Confident using GA4 A genuinely commercial mindset focused on profit, not vanity metrics Meta Ads experience Desirable Shopify experience Luxury retail or fashion experience Familiarity with feed management tools Experience with platforms like Optmyzr Experience managing international campaigns Why Apply This role comes with real scope: substantial budgets, direct access to senior leadership, and the chance to directly shape the growth and profitability of a combined luxury ecommerce group. Within the first year, success looks like sharper marketing efficiency, reduced wasted spend, improved ROAS, and a reporting framework that actually drives decisions, with you as the one building it. 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.

If you're an SEO professional looking to sink your teeth into a hands-on, execution-focused role with real ownership, this one's for you! SEO Specialist (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover, 12 Months) Huddersfield – 2 days in office Salary up to £40k Forward Role are supporting a fantastic Ecommerce businessto find an SEO Specialist to cover maternity leave for 12 months. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone a few years into their SEO career who wants to build on strong technical foundations and get genuine cross-team exposure — working alongside IT, developers, an external digital PR agency, and an in-house content writer. The Opportunity This isn't a content-writing role - it's all about execution. You'll spend your time implementing SEO recommendations, digging into performance data, spotting opportunities, and keeping technical SEO projects moving. If you like seeing your work go live and watching the numbers move because of it, you'll feel right at home here. You'll be picking up an already-established SEO roadmap and keeping the momentum going across keyword targeting, technical health, on-page optimisation, and digital PR - with plenty of support from a collaborative marketing team. What You'll Be Doing Keyword Research & On-Page Optimisation Running keyword research and search intent analysis to support category, product, and landing page work Partnering with the content writer on keyword direction, content briefs, and spotting cannibalisation or content gaps Optimising meta data, internal linking, and on-page elements Supporting the rollout of SEO recommendations across the site Technical SEO & Site Health Monitoring technical SEO and flagging crawl, indexation, and site health issues using tools like Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and Semrush Working with developers to get fixes and improvements implemented Keeping an eye on redirects, canonicals, robots directives, XML sitemaps, and structured data Supporting core web vitals and technical performance tracking Digital PR Agency Management Acting as the main point of contact for the external digital PR agency Briefing them on product launches and business activity to keep campaigns aligned Reporting & Performance Analysis Tracking rankings, traffic, and visibility — across both traditional search and AI/LLM surfaces Producing regular SEO reports and turning insight into quick wins Keeping tabs on competitor activity and emerging opportunities Collaboration Working closely with the Head of Performance Marketing to keep the SEO and content roadmaps on track Collaborating across marketing, IT, development, and content to embed SEO best practice Essential 1–3 years' experience in an SEO or digital marketing role Solid grasp of technical and on-page SEO principles Comfortable using tools like Google Search Console, GA4, Semrush, and Screaming Frog Strong communicator who can work confidently across teams and with external agencies Why Apply This is a great stepping-stone role for someone who wants visible ownership over real SEO outcomes, not just a supporting seat. You'll get exposure across technical SEO, digital PR, and performance reporting, all while working within a team that's clearly invested in keeping its organic growth on track. 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.

Calling all paid media and paid social pros who love a fast-moving, data-driven environment... Senior Performance Marketing Executive Salary up to £40k Leeds – 3 days in office   We're working exclusively with a well-known, long established Retail businessto find a Performance Marketing Executive to join their growing in-house marketing team. If you get a buzz from A/B testing, know your way around Meta Ads Manager and Performance Max, and want to play a genuine role in shaping how a market-leading brand acquires customers, read on! The Opportunity This is a brilliant next step for someone who wants more ownership over paid media strategy without losing the support of expert agency partners. You'll work hand-in-hand with the Senior Performance Marketing & Ecommerce Manager and external agencies across paid social and paid search, building the knowledge and credibility to bring more of that activity in-house over time. It's a role with real variety — one day you're knee-deep in TikTok creative testing, the next you're getting under the hood of a Performance Max campaign, and the next you're presenting performance insights to the wider marketing team. No two weeks look the same. What You'll Be Doing Paid Social Building and running paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Supporting product launches and brand campaigns, working closely with the brand team on audience strategy, platform selection, and creative Running continuous A/B tests across creative, audience, and format to keep performance climbing Getting close to agency-managed paid social activity, ready to take on more strategic input as the function grows Paid Media Acting as the internal go-to for paid search activity (Google Ads and Microsoft Ads) managed by the SEM agency Learning the account structure and performance levers inside out to inform strategy Supporting Performance Max and Demand Gen campaign planning and optimisation Partnering with brand and creative teams to sharpen messaging and storytelling across paid media Channel Growth Helping bring smaller channels in-house — think Apple Search Ads, Pinterest, TikTok, and RTB House — to make agency budgets work harder Building relationships with platform account managers to unlock insight and opportunity Getting trained up across platforms and staying genuinely curious about where the channel mix could go next Reporting & Budget Tracking performance against KPIs and contributing to regular reporting for the wider marketing and ecommerce teams Turning performance trends and test results into clear, actionable recommendations Supporting budget management across paid channels to keep ROI front and centre What We're Looking For Solid hands-on experience running paid social campaigns (Meta essential; TikTok and YouTube a strong plus) Working knowledge of paid search platforms (Google Ads / Microsoft Ads) — agency-side or in-house Comfortable with data: you can read a performance report and tell a story with it, not just a list of numbers A genuine curiosity about testing, optimisation, and "what happens if we try this instead" Strong collaborator — you'll be working across brand, creative, and agency teams, so communication matters as much as the numbers Bonus points if you've got an interest in running, hiking, or the outdoors — you'll be marketing to people who live for it Why Apply This is a chance to join a brand at the top of its category, with real scope to grow your remit as channels move in-house. You'll get exposure across the full performance marketing mix, a manager who's invested in your development, and a seat at the table as the strategy takes shape — not just an execution 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.

Forward Role are once again partnering exclusively with this multi award-winning digital agency as they look to hire a SEO Manager. SEO Account Manager Manchester City Centre - Hybrid - 2 days p/w in office  Salary £30- £40k Based in Manchester City Centre, this agency continue to go from strength to strength when it comes to winning new high-profile accounts and continuing their impressive growth.   As they to build out their team further, they are looking to hire an experienced SEO Account Manager who has proven experience of delivering SEO and AI Search strategies for clients. This is your chance to be part of a renowned agency with a strong reputation in SEO who are leading the way in AI Search. You’ll be working with an enviable client list, predominantly in the ecommerce sector. The role: Lead the delivery of SEO and AI Search strategies across a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring campaigns achieve agreed objectives, KPIs and growth targets Develop and refine integrated search strategies, helping clients maximise visibility across traditional search engines and emerging AI platforms Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and presenting performance insights, and strategic plans in a clear, commercially relevant way Monitor campaign performance, budgets and resource allocation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, results and ROI Identify opportunities for account growth, supporting upsell initiatives, new business proposals and the development of new service offerings Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the wider digital marketing team.   They are a close-knit bunch who really look after their staff and employee happiness is top of the agenda- expect everything from group PT sessions, & company wellness days, to clear development plans and of course some fun socials thrown in there.   Progression and development opportunities are huge as you’ll have the chance to be part of an agency who are really going places! 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.

A well-established, award-recognised digital training provider in Wales is looking for a Digital Infrastructure Trainer to join their team on a permanent basis — bringing delivery experience, technical credibility, and the ability to support and lead a small team of trainers. Technical Trainer |£35,000 - £38,000 | Cardiff or Swansea (Hybrid) | Permanent This isn't a pure delivery role. Alongside managing your own caseload of apprentices on Digital Infrastructure programmes, you'll take responsibility for two permanent trainers and act as a point of contact and quality support for a pool of freelance trainers. If you're someone who enjoys mentoring others as much as you do working with learners, this is a role worth looking at. The provider is Welsh Government-funded, delivers primarily to Welsh employers, and is consistently recognised as one of the top-performing providers in their consortium. Clients include household-name organisations across the private and public sectors. The role: Delivering the Digital Infrastructure apprenticeship standard to a managed caseload of learners Coaching and supporting learners through progress reviews, assessments, and EPA readiness Line managing two permanent trainers — supporting their development, delivery quality, and caseload Acting as a lead contact for freelance trainers on the Digital Infrastructure programme Contributing to quality assurance and standardisation activity Working hybrid: 1–2 days per week from their Cardiff or Swansea office We're looking for: Demonstrable experience delivering Digital Infrastructure training or apprenticeships (L3 standard ideally) A background in networking, systems support, or infrastructure — you need to know the subject TAQA / CAVA qualified, or solid experience in apprenticeship delivery with willingness to work towards it Some experience of supervising, mentoring, or leading other trainers — even informally Comfortable working across two sites and managing a hybrid schedule What's on offer: Permanent role with a growing, well-regarded Welsh provider Hybrid working — 1–2 days per week Cardiff or Swansea, rest remote A genuine team lead component — not just a delivery-only position Stable, Welsh Government-funded programmes with a strong employer client base If you're interested apply now or get in touch with Aidan at Forward Role — aidan.peart@forwardrole.com 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.

Paid Social Executive (open to Senior title)£30-40kLeeds – ideally 1 day a week in office but can be flexible for candidates from further afieldAbout our clientForward Role are proud to be supporting our client, a rapidly expanding global marketplace, as they look to recruit a Paid Social Executive to join their growing team. They're scaling fast across the UK and Europe and pushing into new international markets and Paid Social sits right at the heart of how they're doing it -  and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Growth team at a genuinely exciting stage of their journey!The opportunityOur client is looking for a hands-on Paid Social Executive to support the execution, optimisation, and scaling of their Meta activity across multiple markets. This is a highly practical role — you'll be involved in campaign setup, creative testing, performance analysis, and tracking, all while feeding insights back into a wider growth strategy.Meta is the primary channel, but over time you'll also support the exploration of TikTok, Pinterest, and other emerging platforms. You'll work closely with Creative, CRM, and Data teams throughout.The team is based in Leeds and ideally looking for someone who can be in the office one day a week, but they're open to candidates from further afield — so if this role excites you, please don't let location put you off getting in touch.What the role involves Building, launching, and managing Meta campaigns across UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and new markets as they expandReviewing creatives before launch — checking visuals, messaging, localisation, and complianceRunning micro-tests on hooks, formats, copy, and audiences to continuously improve creative performanceMonitoring campaign performance daily, flagging anomalies, and identifying opportunities to optimiseValidating Meta tracking setup (pixel, events, conversions) and troubleshooting any issuesSupporting performance reporting and generating structured insights for the wider teamAssisting with localisation workflows — translation checks, spellchecks, and cultural relevanceSupporting early-stage testing and scaling of new Paid Social channels such as TikTok and PinterestContributing to testing roadmaps, market launches, and wider Growth team initiatives What we're looking forEssential: Experience in Paid Social, with a strong focus on Meta (Facebook/Instagram)A strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and turn it into actionA solid understanding of creative testing and performance marketing principlesExcellent attention to detail, particularly in campaign setup and QAExperience working with video and static creatives and providing constructive feedbackFamiliarity with Meta Ads Manager and Meta tracking (pixel, events, conversions)Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Nice to have: Experience working across multiple international marketsFamiliarity with AI tools for marketing and creative workflowsUnderstanding of attribution, tracking, and data pipelinesExperience with performance reporting tools or dashboardsExperience or genuine interest in TikTok Ads, Pinterest Ads, or other emerging Paid Social channels 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.

Business Development Manager – Skills Bootcamps (Digital) | Bristol/Bath | £40,000–£45,000 + Bonus | PermanentA digital learning provider delivering DfE-funded Skills Bootcamps is hiring a BDM to own employer engagement across the West of England. This is a commercial, region-owning role — you'll be building the employer network that gets bootcamp graduates hired, not managing an existing book.The role: Build a verified employer network across Bristol/Bath, securing commitments to interview and hire Skills Bootcamp graduatesGenerate new business and manage relationships with employers, LEPs, Chambers of Commerce, and regional growth stakeholdersRepresent the organisation at regional events and industry forumsWork with delivery teams to align employer demand with live programme provisionTrack activity against KPIs on employer sign-ups and learner outcomesSupport tender bids with employer engagement evidence and regional market intelligence We're looking for: Skills Bootcamp business development experience — essential, not negotiableAn existing employer network across Bristol/Bath or the wider West of EnglandComfortable owning a geography independently and hitting targets without hand-holdingFamiliarity with tender-led, funded delivery environments What's on offer: £35,000–£45,000 basic, dependent on experiencePerformance-related bonusRemote-based with regional travel, flexible working If you're interested, please apply now or contact Aidan at Forward Role — aidan.peart@forwardrole.comAs 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 Marketing Manager Location: Chorley (Hybrid) Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 We’re working with a fast-growing eCommerce business that’s transforming how customers buy online. As part of their continued growth, they’re now looking to hire an experienced Digital Marketing Manager to lead performance marketing, drive online revenue, and manage a high-performing in-house team.This is a hybrid role based in Chorley, offering the opportunity to make a real commercial impact within a scaling digital business.This opportunity comes with a company performance based bonus.The RoleAs Digital Marketing Manager, you’ll take ownership of the company’s digital and performance marketing strategy, with a strong focus on customer acquisition, revenue growth, and ROI. You’ll lead a team of four specialists and work closely with senior  Marketing Leader stakeholders to ensure marketing activity directly supports commercial objectives.This role is ideal for someone with strong eCommerce experience and a proven background in paid media, PPC, and paid social.Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the overall digital and performance marketing strategyLead a team of 4 direct reports across the Performance Marketing TeamOwn and optimise paid media activity across PPC, paid social, and other acquisition channelsManage budgets, bidding strategies, feeds, and testing programmes to maximise ROIOversee eCommerce performance, improving conversion rate, AOV, revenue, and user journeySupport promotional planning, merchandising, and on-site executionDrive SEO strategy in collaboration with external agenciesWork closely with product and content teams to support seasonal and campaign activityUse customer and behavioural data to identify UX and CRO opportunitiesManage, develop, and motivate a team of four marketing professional If you wish to be considered for the role then APPLY NOW! or call 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.com for more information.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.