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Job Title: Data Engineer – HybridLocation: Greater ManchesterSalary: £45,000 - £55,000About the Role: I am working with a leading retailer who are looking for a Data Engineer to join their ever-growing Data team in Greater Manchester.In this role, you will play a critical part in generating insights from data gathered across all areas of their business, including retail, leadership, merchandising, and logistics. Your work will directly impact their ability to make data-driven decisions, enhancing the overall business operations.If you are someone who thrives on working with data, enjoys modern data platforms, and has experience in developing data pipelines, this role is perfect for you. While a solid technical background is desirable, what’s more important is your eagerness to learn new technologies and help drive success through innovative data solutions.Key Responsibilities: Participate in the entire data analytics pipeline, from exploring datasets to modelling them into valuable analytical products.Develop and maintain ETL/ELT mappings and pipelines to support the data platform.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of other Engineers, DI Developers, analysts, and subject matter experts to deliver data solutions that meet the needs of key stakeholders.Utilize strong technical knowledge in data integration methodologies and advanced SQL skills to manipulate and manage data efficiently.Work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and leadership teams to identify analytical needs and provide solutions.Support the Central Data function in improving and expanding the existing data analytics platform through innovation and new initiatives. What You’ll Bring: A strong passion for data and its potential to transform business decision-making.Hands-on experience in building data pipelines and knowledge of ETL/ELT processes.Excellent SQL skills and experience in data manipulation.Knowledge of GCP is essentialAbility to engage effectively with technical stakeholders and business subject matter experts.A willingness to learn and adopt new technologies as needed to enhance our data capabilities.Experience working with modern data platforms (experience with tools like Apache Airflow, Talend, or others is a plus). If this role is of interest or you are looking for something knew within the Data industry then please contact directly!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.

  Risk and Compliance Manager Location – Burton on Trent – Hybrid working (1-2 days on site) Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 + excellent benefits Position Overview In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the business operates in full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures. You will collaborate closely with the Legal team, Data Protection Office, and Technology departments to develop, implement, and manage an effective compliance program. This role covers risk management, governance, and training, and involves interaction with external auditors and regulators as needed. Key Responsibilities Maintain a comprehensive compliance framework that aligns with best practices, legal standards, and relevant regulations in the jurisdictions where the company operates. Conduct periodic compliance audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, identify potential gaps, and recommend areas for improvement. Provide regular reports on the company’s compliance status to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the board, along with actionable insights and recommendations. Manage the compliance training and awareness initiatives, ensuring employees are informed about the latest regulatory changes and compliance obligations. Offer guidance and support to the Legal, Data Protection, Change, and Technology teams on compliance-related issues, including contract reviews, IT security, data protection policies, and incident response. Foster productive relationships with the Data Protection Office (DPO), external auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure that the company remains compliant with their requirements. Lead and support the Audit & Risk Committee and play a central role in managing company-wide risk and compliance initiatives. Stay updated on evolving trends and regulations in the industry, proactively identifying risks and opportunities that could affect compliance. Oversee and ensure the timely submission of GDPR audits and PCI self-certifications on an annual basis. Support efforts to achieve ISO27001 recertification process each year. Manage the company’s compliance monitoring and risk management strategy to mitigate instances of non-compliance. Experience Required Extensive experience in compliance, ideally within a regulated field. Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to operate independently with sound ethical judgment. Strong understanding of laws and regulations such as PCI, GDPR, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, ISO, Data protection. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in interpreting and applying complex regulatory requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels effectively. Possession of a Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) certification or similar qualification is preferred. This is a very exciting role in a rapidly growing business with immediate interviews available for the right candidates. Apply now!! 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.

  Are you an experienced Software Developer with ambitions to become a Senior Technology Leader? Do you want to continue working in a hands-on capacity whilst also steering the technical direction of a business? If so, I have an incredibly exciting opportunity to share I have just partnered with a brilliant business at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry, as they embark on an exciting growth journey, they are looking for a commercially-minded technical leader to join the business and help bring their vision to life You will initially work as a hands-on software developer, but over time, you will be tasked with growing out the engineering function and hiring a talented in-house team of developers. Their existing technology is written using the LAMP tech stack, so experience with this is advantageous. However, you will have the freedom to implement the technologies you feel are most appropriate. Requirements: Strong hands-on background in full stack development Exposure to mobile app development Leadership experience Business-acumen AI/LLM experience (desired) Starting salary: £65,000 Start date: Immediate Interview process: 2 interviews, 1 task Location: Knowsley (on site) Click apply to this advert to be considered for the 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.

  A rapidly growing scale-up in London, who specialise in supply-chain SaaS are experiencing another period of growth and need a Principal Java Engineer. With the financial backing of a £billion group, they're in a strong financial position to push on and meet their big ambitions. Their tool has been developed to improve the efficiency, sustainability and carbon footprint of the supply chain, from raw materials through to recyclying. Joining this business will give you the chance to have a positive environmental impact. In the last 18 months their team has scaled from 30 to 70 and their growth is showing no signs of stopping. The company have adopted a strong L&D function too, whereby you'll be given continual opportunities to learn & develop your skillset, whilst also attending professional training courses. As a Principal Java Engineer, you will be a technical figurehead within the engineering team, as well as the "go to expert". Lead on the design and development of solutions in line with business goals. Lead the planning and design of release packages. Champion best practices, staying up to date with latest trends. Focus on secure architectures and measures. Guide and mentor junior and mid-level Engineers. The decision maker for strategic technical decisions. The successful Principal Java Engineer will need experience in the following: Java. Spring Boot. React, Typescript. AWS. SQL/NoSQL. Click apply today to begin the process. 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 rapidly growing scale-up in London, who specialise in supply-chain SaaS are experiencing another period of growth and need a Principal Data Engineer. With the financial backing of a £billion group, they're in a strong financial position to push on and meet their big ambitions. Their tool has been developed to improve the efficiency, sustainability and carbon footprint of the supply chain, from raw materials through to recyclying. Joining this business will give you the chance to have a positive environmental impact. In the last 18 months their team has scaled from 30 to 70 and their growth is showing no signs of stopping. The company have adopted a strong L&D function too, whereby you'll be given continual opportunities to learn & develop your skillset, whilst also attending professional training courses. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be key to the growth of the entire function, taking on a Tech Lead role in the team and being the "go to expert". Develop a lead a team of Data Analysts and Engineers. Drive the design, development and launch of data models and pipelines. Collaborare with product and development leads. Take ownership of strategy and define all aspects of the solution. Setup and maintain a model for data science development. Manage customer data access requests. Establish and own governance standards. The successful Principal Data Engineer will need experience in the following: PySpark, Python. Databricks. AWS. ETL. Click apply today to begin the process. 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 rapidly growing scale-up in London, who specialise in supply-chain SaaS are experiencing another period of growth and need a Senior Platform Engineer. With the financial backing of a £billion group, they're in a strong financial position to push on and meet their big ambitions. Their tool has been developed to improve the efficiency, sustainability and carbon footprint of the supply chain, from raw materials through to recyclying. Joining this business will give you the chance to have a positive environmental impact. In the last 18 months their team has scaled from 30 to 70 and their growth is showing no signs of stopping. The company have adopted a strong L&D function too, whereby you'll be given continual opportunities to learn & develop your skillset, whilst also attending professional training courses. As a Platform Engineer, you will have a pivotal role in ensuring the integration, scalability and security of their cloud infrastructure. Working closely with the Developers, your job will be to: Oversee the maintenance and security of the infrastructure. Build resilient systems in collaboration with Developers. Design, build and automate tools and processes. Lead the technical decision making process. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level Engineers. The successful Platform Engineer will need experience in the following: AWS. Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform. Grafana, SQL & NoSQL. Click apply today to begin the process. 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.

Contract Business Analyst - Hybrid We are working with a Retail brand who are looking to bring in a Contract Business Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across various departments to identify and deliver key business solutions. Your focus will be on optimising processes, enhancing the customer experience, and driving operational efficiencies in line with their growth strategy. This is a fast-paced environment, and they need someone who can hit the ground running, leveraging their retail expertise to deliver impactful change. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business objectives, processes, and requirements within the retail domain. Analyse and map current business processes, identifying areas for improvement or automation. Develop detailed business requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer expectations. Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive decision-making and business performance. Facilitate workshops and meetings with cross-functional teams to gather information and propose solutions. Support project teams with the implementation of new systems or processes, ensuring a seamless integration. Create documentation including process flows, business cases, and user stories for both technical and non-technical audiences. Conduct regular reviews of implemented solutions, ensuring continuous improvement and ROI.   Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Business Analyst in the retail industry, ideally within e-commerce, supply chain, or store operations. Strong understanding of retail business processes, systems, and customer behavior. Experience with data analysis, process modeling, and requirements gathering. Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, BPMN). Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience with retail software (e.g., ERP, POS, CRM) and familiarity with digital transformation projects is a plus. Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.   This role is a 6 month contract, with hybrid working 2 days per week out of their Manchester office.  The role falls Outside IR35, and is available to start immediately.  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.

  Engineering Manager | Tech Lead | FinTech | Finance | Scaleup | JavaScript | TypeScript | JVM | React | React Native | DDD | TDD | Hands off | Leadership | Manchester Are you a passionate technical leader looking to take a step up into a management role? Or an established Engineering Manager looking for a greater sense of security and job stability? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for ... I am working with a long standing client of ours to help them hire FOUR Engineering Managers to join the business. With a firmly cemented place in the financial market, our client have gone from strength to strength over the past two decades and are showing NO signs of slowing down This is a business that really puts people at the heart of everything they do, so soft skills are just as (if not more) important as commercial background. While this is not a hands-on role, you will be managing either JavaScript or JVM teams, so previous experience in either of these ecosystems is advantageous. So, if you: ✅ Have experience leading or managing teams ✅ Have a passion for people and personal development ✅ Come from a software engineering background ✅ Love working face to face with your colleagues in a collaborative environment ✅ Love working with great people ✅ Are based around Manchester   Then apply to this ad and I'd love to chat! And if the above doesn't excite you enough, take a look at some of their brilliant benefits: £70,000 - £80,000 base salary Up to 20% discretionary bonus 8% company pension contribution ️ 33 days holiday Hybrid working model (3 days a week in Manchester) ‍ Life assurance (4x salary) ❤️‍ Mental & physical health support ️ Retail discounts + so many other benefits (I have a 13 page PDF document available to share)   Interviews are happening now! Engineering Manager | Tech Lead | FinTech | Finance | Scaleup | JavaScript | TypeScript | JVM | React | React Native | DDD | TDD | Hands off | Leadership | Manchester 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 JAVASCRIPT DEVELOPER ROLES - MANCHESTERVery excited to be bringing this brilliant new role to market with a long-standing client of ours at Forward Role!You will be joining an award-winning, market-leading FinTech business who have gone from strength to strength over the last few years and are investing heavily into their engineering team due to continued successThese roles are all hands on with React and you will ideally come from a strong technical background showcasing the ability to work comfortably across Web and App developmentImportant Details: £55,000 - £65,000 base salary DOEHybrid (3 days in Manchester)8% pension2 stage interview process+ loads of benefitsIf you're an established JavaScript Developer looking to take a step up, or a Senior JavaScript Developer interested in a new environment, drop me a message and let's chat! 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.

  Frontend Engineer | Full Stack Developer | Web Developer | Shopify | Shopify Plus | ecommerce | e-commerce | D2C | JavaScript | TypeScript | React | Node | Next.js | Birmingham | Mid weight | Senior | B Corp Are you a web developer with a strong background in e-commerce? Do you have exposure to Shopify but want to broaden your skillset into the JavaScript ecosystem? If so, I may have the perfect role for you. I am partnered with a leading brand in the Health & Wellness space who are seeking a frontend-focused developer to join their close-knit team and support them with their migration to a modern JS tech stack.   Company Highlights: ✅ One of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Businesses in Britain ✅ Certified Best Place to Work UK ✅ B Corp ✅ #1 retailer in the UK for their product   Requirements: Shopify Plus and related technologies (Shopify Liquid, Shopify API's, Shopify Functions, etc) JavaScript React Strong B2C experience Desirable TypeScript Next.js Node GraphQL Google analytics CI/CD   Benefits Up to £65,000 base salary 10% discretionary bonus Hybrid set up (2 days in office per week) ️ 26 days holiday + bank hols Flexible hours Volunteering days ️ Free products + loads more   Interviews are happening NOW! Click apply to be considered for the role   Frontend Engineer | Full Stack Developer | Web Developer | Shopify | Shopify Plus | ecommerce | e-commerce | D2C | JavaScript | TypeScript | React | Node | Next.js | Birmingham | Mid weight | Senior | B Corp 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.

  At Forward Role we’re more than just recruiters; over the past 15 years, we’ve scaled to a team of 50 industry-leading experts, developed market-first products and solutions, and push the boundaries in the spaces that matter most, such as sustainability and ED&I. We are looking for a experienced UX Designer to join our Product and Design Team to help enhance our clients products and services, which are used around the world by hundreds of thousands of small businesses. The Client? They launched in 2015 and have branched out into other areas of professional services for small businesses. We work with 100,000 businesses – across the UK and globally - trust us to free them of their paperwork and keep them on the right side of the law! This means there will always be a project to work on and collaborations with other valued employees. We have a modern, city centre office which boasts some of the best views you’ll get of the city and is a stone’s throw from Victoria Station. Our Ethos: We believe that magic happens when talented people get together in a room and our hybrid approach of 4 days in the office & 1 day at home, has nurtured a tight knit community, one where face-to-face interaction isn't just a necessity; it's a preference that drives our collaborative spirit and creative solutions. We’re looking for a UX Designer to join our vibrant team and be part of a highly successful, mature, profit-making business that retains the community driven approach of a start-up Your day-to-day Design and research (80%) Process and Tooling (10%) Personal Development (10%) This includes a deep dive into the creation of our SaaS products, working alongside a dynamic, cross-functional team, getting involved in every stage from brainstorming sessions to deployment, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our high standards. About You A hands-on designer with a love for technology and a strong belief in producing high quality, resilient services with an aspiration to achieve design excellence A design thinker who values diverse technical solutions and innovative approaches. Proactive in seeking out and evaluating emerging technologies that can add value to the platform. Demonstrable experience in design delivery and Agile methodologies. You’re comfortable explaining solutions to both technical & non-technical stakeholders Technical Skills User Research: Ability to conduct user research through interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data analysis to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points. User-Centered Design: Expertise in designing with a user-centric approach, ensuring that products and services are intuitive, accessible, and meet user expectations. Wireframing & Prototyping: Proficiency in creating wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and high-fidelity interactive prototypes to visualize and test design concepts. Information Architecture: Knowledge of structuring and organising information in a clear and logical manner to facilitate easy navigation and findability. Visual Design: Understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, layout, and iconography to create visually appealing and consistent user interfaces. Usability Testing & Iteration: Ability to conduct usability testing, gather feedback, and iterate designs based on user insights and data. Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse complex problems, synthesize data, and develop effective design solutions Other Benefits 25 days holiday, plus a day off for your birthday. 2 conference days per year to attend relevant events to further your own development. Enhanced sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) scheme. Free breakfast every Monday and office fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle. Various retail discounts and perks. Access to an on-site gym (coming soon)   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. 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.

  Service Delivery Analyst – 12 months FTC Hybrid and flexible working from their Liverpool city centre office Salary up to £30,000 DOE + benefits including bonuses Opportunity to work of one of the UK’s largest investment providers. They are looking for a Service Delivery Analyst to join their team, this is a non-technical role where you’ll focus on service delivery and change management. You’ll have excellent skills in Excel and previous experience in an ITIL environment would be very beneficial. You’ll be joining a small IT team and report directly with the Service Delivery Manager. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with wider teams to analyst service levels and areas for improvement. Some of your day to day will include handling reporting elements, root cause analysis, reviewing and renewing software and hardware licenses whilst getting the chance to chair change advisory board meetings (CAB). This role gives the opportunity to make it your own, the company are constantly evolving and always encourage their staff to speak up on their thoughts and ideas.   It's a two-stage interview process and the contract is initially for 12 months, there my be an option to extend or other opportunities within the business to progress. Interviews are taking place as we speak, apply NOW! 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.