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Data EngineerManchester (Hybrid working)£45,000 - £55,000 + benefits Key Skills: SQL, GCP, BigQuery, ETL, Looker, Power BIAre you experienced in building and maintaining robust data systems?Do you have a passion for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of analytics environments?Looking to join a business that prioritises data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement?A well-established business in Manchester are looking for a talented Data Engineer to join their team and take ownership of their data warehouse, visualisation tools, and support the seamless delivery of business processes. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of their BigQuery environment, managing ETL processes, and ensuring efficient data delivery to internal teams and 3rd parties.Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the analytics (BigQuery) and visualisation environments (Looker/Power BI).Oversee the ETL processes to ensure data is delivered with a low failure rate.Manage access control and governance for the analytics systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR.Day-to-day bug fixing and troubleshooting.Create and maintain tables and views, as well as conduct data migrations when needed.Support the development of new business processes and ensure that all data processes are up-to-date and functioning smoothly. Key Skills / Experience: Strong technical skills, including advanced SQL coding and data warehousing experience.Proven experience working with ETL processes and data integration.In-depth knowledge of access control and governance practices.Familiarity with Google BigQuery (Standard SQL) for analytics.Hands-on experience with Looker for data visualisation.Experience with Power BI highly desirable.  If you're a Data Engineer with a passion for data management and are looking to make a real impact in your next role, then this could be the perfect role for you! APPLY now or send your CV to Alicia@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.

Data Analyst - Ecommerce£35,000 - £40,000Liverpool - Hybrid -3 day in the office/weekForward Role are excited to be working with a well-established, forward thinking retail business. The business are data driven, utilising insights to shape strategy and drive decision making.As the Data Analyst, you will be working within the growing analytics team and collaborating with ecommerce stakeholders, acting as an expert in all thing’s web data – collection, tracking metrics, providing analysis, and delivering actionable insights.You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team environment, giving you the opportunity to develop and thrive in your career.Role & Responsibilities: Using a range of analytical techniques, to unearth insights and recommendations for a variety business challenge.Delivering regular analysis and reporting to the trading team, understanding trade, sales and product performance.Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand goals, identify challenges, and support roadmaps through data-driven recommendations.Focus on the commercial impact, quantifying the value of insights to prioritise efforts that deliver significant ROI and business outcomes.Enhance analytics capabilities across the business, empowering non-technical colleagues to utilise self-serve options.Automate reports and dashboards to improve data accessibility and encourage data-informed decision-making across the business. Role & Responsibilities Experience working in a similar Data Analyst role with Ecommerce / Retail data.Experience with BigQuery/SQLExperience with visualisation tools such as Power BI / LookerGA4 experience is ideal, but not essentialAbility to work with large data sets, writing accurate code and identifying insights 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 Insight AnalystBradford – Hybrid Up to £50,000Forward Role are working with an established, lifestyle retail brand who are on the hunt for a new Senior Marketing Insight Analyst who can balance technical expertise with strategic insight and effective communication.This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with marketing and commercial teams on varied, impactful projects while contributing to a business that balances traditional marketing with ongoing growth across digital.As the Senior Marketing Insight Analyst, you’ll take a leading role in analysing campaign and customer data, identifying trends, and developing actionable insights to drive improvements in customer experience, marketing efficiency, and overall business profitability.You’ll be part of a supportive, stable team that values collaboration and long-term development.Role & Responsibilities: Analyse and interpret customer data to identify trends and insights – driving customer experience and NPS.Measuring marketing effectiveness, providing insights to optimise marketing spend and ROI.Manage and refine customer models, including segmentation, clustering, regression and predictive analytics.Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams on both traditional and digital initiatives.Lead projects that support a growing online presence while maintaining a loyal customer base.Lead and mentor a small team and support succession planning within the insights function. Skills & Experience: Experience in an Insight Analyst role, with a good understanding of MarketingExperience with tools such as SAS, SQL or similar to manipulate large data setsExposure to digital KPIs and use of GA4 is desirable, but not essentialUnderstanding of advanced analytics techniques and customer modellingA strong ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.Proven project leadership skills, people management is desirable. If this sounds of interest, 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.

BI Data Manager | Power BI | PythonManchester – hybrid working£39,000-£50,000 + bonus + benefits Are you a passionate Power BI expert looking for a new challenge?Want to work for one of the largest household names? Do you have a passion for data and want to make an impact on customer experience? Forward Role is excited to be supporting a leading UK retailer in Manchester who are looking to hire an experienced BI Data Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment while driving impactful data strategies.Role responsibilities: Design, develop, and manage data warehousing solutions to ensure that data is ready for BI processes.Lead stakeholder meetings, gather BI requirements, and act as a key liaison to drive a data-driven culture across the organisation.Oversee end-to-end BI engineering, modelling, and reporting, with a focus on Power BI and custom solutions.Develop automated data pipelines and forecasting models using Python.Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance standards are upheld across all BI operations. Key skills/ experience: Experience across retail or similar sectors with a deep understanding of BI processes and tools.Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, SQL and Python.Expertise in managing data staging, warehousing, and BI modelling to deliver actionable insights.Experience in developing forecasting models using Python and automating data processes.Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, gather requirements, and promote a data-driven mindset across teams. This is a hybrid role, the successful candidate will be based in the office 2 days a weekThis is the perfect opportunity for a BI Data Manager looking for an exciting challenge within an expansive business. If you're looking to kickstart your job search ahead of the new year and want to be part of an innovative team, I want to hear from you!APPLY now or email your CV to: Alicia@forwardrole.comBI Data Manager | Power BI | Python 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 AnalystSouth Manchester – Hybrid/Flexible£45,000 - £50,000Forward Role are excited to be working with a well-established business within the travel industry who are seeking a Marketing Analyst to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in optimising marketing performance across both traditional and digital channels.This is a brand new role to the team, giving you the opportunity to put your mark on something and make a true impact to the business.As the Marketing Analyst, you will be collaborating across various teams analysing complex data and provide actionable recommendations that align with broader business objectives. This role offers the chance to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment while advancing your analytical expertise. You will be based from the South Manchester office - however, there is hybrid working and flexibility on offer if you do live further afield. Role & Responsibilities: Collect data from marketing campaigns and marketing channels covering traditional and digital channels – monitor performance unearth insights and trends.Evaluate marketing effectiveness across all channels, on and offline - such as radio, social, email, and paid media.Create and maintain user friendly dashboards to provide insight to marketing and campaign ROI and KPIs.Look for ways to continuously improve campaign performance through experimentation and exploratory analysis.Work closely with stakeholders across the wider marketing function to establish measurable goals, provide actionable recommendations, and align marketing strategies with business objectives.Share findings and insights with stakeholders, including senior leadership, to influence strategic decisions. Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a Data Analytics role with a heavy involvement in Marketing data & insightsGood understanding of marketing practicesExperience with modelling techniques such as regression, correlation and predictive analysisStrong GA4 skills are essential.Ability to build dashboards and reports using Tableau/Power BI or similar.SQL experience is essential.Ability to work with high volumes of complex data, pull insights and make recommendations to drive improvements.Understanding of traditional and digital marketing channels, with expertise in evaluating their performance. Commercial acumen and a customer-focused approach.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and forecast trends.Outstanding communication skills to present data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.Strong collaborative skills, working seamlessly across marketing, digital, finance, and product teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their career to the next level, if you love working in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for marketing data and unearthing actionable insights – 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.

Senior Analytics & Insight LeadManchester City Centre, Hybrid£65,000Are 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 analyticsExperience 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 / Web Analyst£35000 - £45000Manchester City Centre - HybridForward 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 expertSupporting 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 roleAdvanced user of  GA4, ideally with BigQuery exposureExperience using visualisation and reporting tools, such as TableauExperience with SQLUnderstanding of Google Tag ManagerUnderstanding of experimentation and CROPassionate 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.

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.

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 £30,000-£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.