Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!

About the Company

Better Placed is undoubtedly one of the UK’s leading, Employee Owned Recruitment specialists! There is a reason why we are one of the Sunday Times Top 10 small companies to work for and it is undeniably down to our people! We are a values driven consultancy specialising in both Permanent and Interim recruitment across Digital, E-Commerce, Marketing, Sales and Tech for some of the UK’s most sought after employers. Housing some very well networked and experienced recruiters we are always “better placed” to find talent for clients that range from cool start-ups to some of the UK’s biggest brands!

Our thriving offices are located in Leeds, Manchester and London and our people are renowned for offering first class, insightful and collaborative recruitment campaigns with a level of care that is often hard to find in our industry! We are fearless in the face of a challenge and pride ourselves on our expertise in the industries we specialise in. We take pride in the fact that we’re consultative not “salesy” and you will see a genuine passion and desire to do the best for our clients that keeps them coming back time and again!

What makes us different? At Better Placed, we believe in building relationships that stand the test of time. All good relationships are rooted in honesty, trust and empathy and we truly take pride in putting in the effort to get to know you, going beyond superficial online relationships to really understand what makes you tick and build the foundations of a long term relationship. It’s this deeper insight, coupled with our strong networks and high standards of candidate and client care that really make us stand out in an increasingly digital and transactional world. By talking, listening and caring we are able to satisfy our promise of matching people to organisations, not just CVs to jobs.

www.betterplaced.com
0113 236 4040 LDS
0161 238 6700 MCR
0203 178 4685 LON
Info@betterplaced.com

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Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!

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Head of Marketing

Job Description

**Job title** Head of Marketing **Role Summary** Lead strategic brand and multi‑channel marketing initiatives for a high‑growth D2C retail brand. Own end‑to‑end campaign planning, creative oversight, PR strategy, and cross‑departmental collaboration to accelerate new customer acquisition and deepen loyalty. Report to the Marketing Director and manage a team of two managers. **Expectations** - Deliver measurable brand growth through cohesive campaigns across paid, owned, and earned media. - Maintain brand consistency while adapting to evolving market dynamics. - Drive continuous improvement of campaign performance and creative quality. - Operate within a 3–6 month fixed‑term contract, demonstrating immediate impact and executive stakeholder engagement. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Shape and execute the brand’s multi‑channel campaign strategy, aligning messaging, content, PR, and social media plans. 2. Project‑manage campaign calendars, brief creative and media teams, and coordinate cross‑functional support. 3. Approve creative assets ensuring brand integrity and high design standards. 4. Lead the PR strategy to maximize media exposure and support strategic priorities. 5. Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance to board‑level stakeholders; refine tactics accordingly. 6. Mentor two managers (Campaign & PR) and their delivery teams to foster collaboration and achieve objectives. **Required Skills** - Proven senior marketing leadership with board‑level reporting experience. - Strong project management and organisational abilities; adept at handling simultaneous, evolving campaigns. - Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. - Creative judgement with knowledge of design best practices across formats. - Strategic thinking coupled with analytical decision‑making. - Detail‑oriented with high standards for content and communications. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. - Prior experience in a senior marketing role within a consumer retail or D2C environment. *(No company details, location, benefits, or fluff included.)*

West midlands, United kingdom

Hybrid

13-11-2025

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Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!

Job Title

Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Data Engineer Role Summary: Design, implement, and maintain a modern, scalable data platform from the ground up. Lead the migration to Snowflake, build ELT pipelines, and establish data governance, quality, and security practices in a greenfield environment. Expectations: - Own the end-to-end design and deployment of the data architecture. - Drive the adoption of Snowflake as the central data warehouse and lake. - Guide integration and automation initiatives while working independently with stakeholder teams. - Deliver actionable insights and support the transition to an analytics‑led culture. Key Responsibilities: - Architect, develop, and manage scalable data pipelines and integrations between core business systems. - Lead Snowflake implementation, including schema design and data loading strategies. - Migrate and modernise existing integrations (e.g., Celigo) using platforms such as Boomi or equivalents. - Define and enforce best practices for data governance, quality assurance, and security. - Collaborate with technology, marketing, and operations to understand data requirements and surface insights. - Automate pipeline processes to reduce manual intervention and improve reliability. Required Skills: - Proven experience as a Data Engineer in cloud‑based data environments. - Strong ETL/ELT pipeline design and data model development. - Hands‑on experience with Snowflake (or comparable cloud data warehouse). - Familiarity with integration/automation tools such as Boomi, Celigo, or similar. - Experience with serverless or modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). - Advanced SQL proficiency and scripting in Python or equivalent. - Knowledge of data governance, data quality strategies, and performance optimisation. - Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Certification in Snowflake, AWS/Azure/GCP data engineering, or equivalent is advantageous.

Leeds, United kingdom

Hybrid

22-11-2025

Company Name

Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!

Job Title

Brand Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Brand Manager Role Summary: Lead regional brand activation and execution across trade and consumer channels, aligning with global strategy and delivering brand growth through market insights, campaign execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Expactations: Proven FMCG experience in brand activation, shopper marketing, trade execution; ability to translate global strategy into local delivery; hands-on brand planning and budget management; agency relationship management; digital marketing experience including paid online media; line management skills; fast-paced, analytical environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop regional brand plans aligned with global objectives; execute B2C/B2B campaigns and product launches; manage trade and consumer activities (POS, trade shows, social media); collaborate with sales and retail partners on joint business plans; oversee agency and budget management; maintain regional/DTC websites; lead team development; monitor KPIs and brand health; champion sustainability initiatives. Required Skills: Strong FMCG background in grocery retail; expertise in brand activation, shopper marketing, ROI analysis; proficiency in cross-market strategy execution; digital marketing (Meta, Amazon/D2C); agency collaboration; budget oversight; leadership and coaching; communication and stakeholder management; IT proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Required Education & Certifications: Not specified.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

17-12-2025

Company Name

Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!

Job Title

Customer Relationship Management Executive

Job Description

**Job title** Customer Relationship Management Executive **Role summary** Lead end‑to‑end email marketing campaigns within a digital marketing team. Own strategy, content, execution, optimisation, and performance analysis, ensuring alignment with brand voice and customer personas while managing processes independently. **Expectations** - Develop and implement effective email marketing strategies and campaign calendars. - Produce engaging copy and visually appealing, mobile‑friendly templates. - Manage subscriber lists, segmentation, automation and deliverability. - Analyse campaign data, conduct A/B tests and report actionable insights. - Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to fulfil brand and product objectives. - Work remotely with 2–3 days per week in the office and be itinerant to the UK headquarters as required. **Key responsibilities** 1. Design and launch email campaigns using marketing automation tools. 2. Draft compelling copy and design templates, ensuring brand consistency. 3. Build campaign calendars, schedule sends, and maintain segmentation lists. 4. Optimize performance through A/B testing, data analysis and continuous improvement. 5. Monitor KPIs (open, click‑through, conversion) and produce regular reports. 6. Collaborate with digital, creative, product and sales teams to integrate campaigns. 7. Resolve deliverability issues and sustain best practices for placement. **Required skills** - Proven experience in email marketing and CRM. - Proficient with platforms such as Mailchimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar. - Strong copywriting, visual design sense and mobile‑first approach. - Project management and organisational ability to juggle multiple initiatives. - Analytical mindset with data‑driven reporting skills. - Knowledge of segmentation, automation, personalization and deliverability best practices. **Required education & certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Certification in email marketing or marketing automation tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp) is preferred.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

16-12-2025