Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Recruitment Services Across Marketing, Digital, CPG, Tech & Finance
Better Placed has been connecting exceptional talent with ambitious businesses for over two decades. Founded in 2002, our approach is rooted in building genuine relationships and deep market insights, ensuring we match candidates and employers beyond superficial criteria. Our team of specialists focuses on understanding the unique needs of both parties, prioritising cultural fit and long-term success over transactional interactions. With expertise in Marketing, Digital, CPG, Tech & Finance, we serve clients from our offices in Leeds, Manchester, and London. Recognised as a Sunday Times Top 10 Best Place to Work in 2023, we combine a partner-led model with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Our valuespride, care, fearlessness, collaboration, and insightfulnessdrive our mission to transform recruitment through transparency and integrity. We operate globally across the UK, Europe, and North America, supporting high-growth businesses and leaders in consumer, services, and private equity sectors. Our executive search arm, bpe search, specialises in senior leadership appointments, while our interim recruitment services cater to agile hiring needs. Backed by a 100% employee-owned structure, we prioritise client and candidate satisfaction, evidenced by testimonials highlighting our reliability, market knowledge, and personalised service.
Services
Marketing Recruitment
Digital Recruitment
CPG Recruitment
Finance Recruitment
Tech Recruitment
Executive Search
Interim Recruitment
Permanent Placements
Leadership Appointments
Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in specialist recruitment across key sectors.
- Our team provides deep market insights and a partner-led, consultative approach.
- We prioritise cultural fit and long-term success over transactional interactions.
- We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment practices.
- Our 100% employee-owned structure ensures alignment with client and candidate needs.
Associations and certifications
- Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly recommend
Seamless process
Deep market knowledge
Personalised support
Services
Marketing Recruitment
Better Placed specialises in placing marketing professionals across brand management, digital strategy, and communications. Our consultants combine sector expertise with a focus on cultural fit, ensuring candidates align with client objectives. We serve agencies, in-house teams, and startups, offering roles from entry-level to executive positions.
Tech Recruitment
Our tech division recruits developers, DevOps engineers, and software leaders with a deep understanding of technical requirements. We prioritise candidates who match both technical and cultural needs, supporting clients in scaling agile teams across the UK and Europe.
Executive Search
Through bpe search, we deliver board-level and senior leadership appointments for high-growth businesses. Our partner-led model ensures tailored strategies, leveraging a global network to identify transformative leaders in consumer and private equity sectors.
Interim Recruitment
We provide agile interim solutions for urgent hiring needs, offering market dynamics insights and compliance advice. Our services include day-rate negotiations and IR35 guidance, ensuring clients secure skilled professionals quickly and efficiently.
Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
Better Placed champions inclusive hiring practices, offering policy development and accreditation support. We help clients build equitable workplaces, evidenced by our menopause-friendly accreditation and gender equality initiatives.
People
Simon Stephens
Joint Managing Director
Co-founder with over 20 years of recruitment experience, Simon drives Better Placed's expansion and marketing strategy. He specialises in senior marketing roles and is a passionate advocate for rugby and marathon running.
Andrew Gibson
Joint Managing Director
A founding member, Andrew focuses on executive recruitment in consumer markets. He has built a robust network across sales and marketing sectors and is actively involved in talent development.
Paul Bendelow
Partner - bpe search
With 25+ years in executive recruitment, Paul leads bpe search, specialising in fintech, SaaS, and manufacturing sectors. He champions diversity and long-term leadership partnerships.
Rachel O'Sullivan
Board Director
Rachel leads retail and e-commerce recruitment, with a focus on women in leadership. She has over 15 years of experience and drives Better Placed's DE&I strategy.
Jonathan Moran
Tech Division Head
Established Better Placed's tech division in 2020, Jonathan brings a decade of DevOps recruitment expertise, particularly in the North West's growing tech sector.
Questions
What sectors does Better Placed specialise in?
Better Placed specialises in Marketing, Digital, CPG, Tech & Finance recruitment, with dedicated consultants for niche areas like DevOps, e-commerce, and executive leadership.
Do you offer international recruitment services?
Yes, we operate across the UK, Europe, and North America, supporting global clients with leadership and specialist talent acquisition.
How does Better Placed ensure cultural fit?
We invest time to understand organisational values and candidate aspirations, prioritising long-term alignment over CV matching.
What interim recruitment support do you provide?
We offer agile interim solutions with market insights, day-rate advice, and IR35 compliance across all specialisms.
Are you accredited by any industry bodies?
We are recognised as a Sunday Times Top 10 Best Place to Work and adhere to strict DE&I and professional standards.
