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

Listed Jobs

Company Name

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

Job Title

Business Development Executive - AML SaaS

Job Description

Job Title Business Development Executive – AML SaaS Role Summary Drive mid‑market new business for a fast‑growing RegTech company by selling complex AML and compliance technology to financial services, lending, accountancy, and related sectors. Expactations - Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets. - Build and maintain a high‑quality pipeline of qualified prospects. - Engage senior decision‑makers and influence purchasing decisions. Key Responsibilities - Prospect and close new mid‑market accounts (deal values £5k‑£10k). - Conduct consultative, value‑led selling of AML/compliance solutions. - Manage the full sales cycle from lead qualification to contract negotiation. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders. - Collaborate closely with Sales Director and commercial teams to align strategy. Required Skills - 3–5 years SaaS or tech sales experience. - Proven track record selling into regulated industries, particularly AML, financial crime, or RegTech. - Strong consultative and value‑based selling skills. - Hunter mindset with a willingness to pursue new business aggressively. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (preferred). - Relevant sales or compliance certifications (e.g., CSM, PMP, or regulatory knowledge) is an advantage.

West yorkshire, United kingdom

Remote

Junior

24-09-2025

Company Name

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

Job Title

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

Company Name

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