We have always had a positive and successful relationship. Rachel is quick to understand the requirements of the role, the culture of our business and has a great feel for our ways of working. I have always found. My own stakeholders also have the upmost respect for the service Better Placed; and Rachel in particular, have provided.
Bella Minham, Resourcing Manager – Spirit Pub Company
The team at Better Placed have taken the time to truly understand the needs of our business. They have played a key role in ensuring we secure high calibre and talented marketing professionals across a range of disciplines from Insight to E-commerce, who have gone on to make a substantial contribution to the success of the Group.
Nick Mortimer, Head of Marketing & eCommerce – YBS
The team at Better Placed have taken the time to truly understand the needs of our business. They have played a key role in ensuring we secure high calibre and talented marketing professionals across a range of disciplines from Insight to E-commerce, who have gone on to make a substantial contribution to the success of the Group.
he team at Better Placed have taken the time to get to know the vacancies we were recruiting for which allowed them to pass through credible candidates.
Communication channels are open at all stages of the recruitment process which allowed me the time to concentrate on recruiting the ideal candidate.
It has been a pleasure working with Tom and Better Placed over the past year as we have striven to rebuild our marketing team. Tom has clearly understood our roles and culture, and has delivered a succession of good candidates to interview. Excellent communication with both recruiters and candidates, and an above-board approach have made Better Placed one of our recruiters of choice.
Better Placed have become our preferred supplier for all levels of our marketing and commercial recruitment activity. The team have excellent knowledge of FMCG and use that to great advantage when partnering with us. They make sure they work very closely with our team to gain real insight into our business and a clear understanding of our unique culture and ways of working. I firmly believe they have helped us to increase the calibre of candidates joining our team.
Sue Camm, HR Director – Kerry Foods
Better Placed always demonstrate a great understanding of the roles we seek to recruit for. They certainly put in the time learning about our business requirements and the briefs we put to market. As a result, before an interview with their candidates I will always be confident that I will be meeting an individual of the right calibre, possessing relevant experience and it will more than likely be a productive interview.
Andy Roberts, Marketing Director – Perform
Better Placed have been instrumental in helping us build a really talented Marketing and HR Function. They invested the time to get to know and understand the TD Wealth International business and culture. They work quickly, efficiently and their hard work has consistently delivered talented and highly relevant candidates.
Catherine Boddington, Head of Organisational Development – TD Wealth
Having worked in recruitment for a number of years I have worked with multiple recruitment firms, receiving mixed service.
Partnering with Better Placed is always a hugely positive experience from start to end. We made the strategic decision to involve their consultants in the early scoping phase of projects as we have found the market insight and consultative approach in which they bring gives us a competitive advantage in the building of profiles and teams. This has always given the consultants a real understanding of what we are looking to drive and a deep understanding of our needs which has paid dividends in the recruitment process.In any recruitment campaign delivery is key, with Better Placed my experience has been that this does not just mean speed but a combination of speed, consultative approach, timely project management and a high quality of the candidates presented.
We continue to partner time and time again with Better Placed because they truly understand our business needs, expectations and market in which we are operating; this has ensured they are truly successful in finding us the best candidates to drive our business forward.
Resourcing & Operations Manager – Experian
Having worked in recruitment for a number of years I have worked with multiple recruitment firms, receiving mixed service.
Partnering with Better Placed is always a hugely positive experience from start to end. We made the strategic decision to involve their consultants in the early scoping phase of projects as we have found the market insight and consultative approach in which they bring gives us a competitive advantage in the building of profiles and teams. This has always given the consultants a real understanding of what we are looking to drive and a deep understanding of our needs which has paid dividends in the recruitment process.In any recruitment campaign delivery is key, with Better Placed my experience has been that this does not just mean speed but a combination of speed, consultative approach, timely project management and a high quality of the candidates presented.
We continue to partner time and time again with Better Placed because they truly understand our business needs, expectations and market in which we are operating; this has ensured they are truly successful in finding us the best candidates to drive our business forward.
During my time as Sales Director at Kellogg’s, the change in structure and culture undertaken meant that we needed a lot of different people, with different Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours. None of this would have been possible without the help of Better Placed Recruitment who took the time to understand what we were trying to achieve and with their expertise helped us achieve it.
Better Placed were a key part of our people agenda not just a recruitment agency we used.
Our company has been working with Better Placed for some time now with real success as we work to upgrade our organisation, we have found that the team there are big enough to know their market but no so big that we miss out on the attention to detail which for us is crucial as we search for people with the right Virtues and Talent needed for our business culture.
Hugh McGlasson, Managing Director – UK & Ireland Consumer – Georgia-Pacific GB Ltd
Our company has been working with Better Placed for some time now with real success as we work to upgrade our organisation, we have found that the team there are big enough to know their market but no so big that we miss out on the attention to detail which for us is crucial as we search for people with the right Virtues and Talent needed for our business culture.
In a very competitive market, Better Placed distinguish themselves with a true consultant service. The team understand the complexities of our business and work with us to find candidates who fit both technically and culturally.
I also hugely value the honesty in our dealings and Tom is a valued partner in helping us view the candidate as a rounded individual not just a service to be sold.Paul Leyland, Resourcing Business Partner – Thorntons
Having gained a strong insight into the agency and it’s culture, from day one Emma was able to send over relevant candidates and in the space of a few months has made four placements in the account team. I’d say Emma understands what a ‘Dinosaur person’ is. and I’d certainly recommend her and Better Placed.
Rob Wales, Commercial Director – Dinosaur
Better Placed place have remained on our Recruitment partner roster over the past few years simply because they have taken the time to understand our business and identify the qualities we look for from our account management staff. The calibre and variety of candidates we see from Better Placed always provides a rich pool of talent for consideration.
John Saxon, Managing Director – Momentum WW
I have always found Dean to be highly professional, personable and someone who understands not only our business, but the industry as a whole . He takes time to understand what we are looking for and will only put those candidates forward he feels will be a true fit for the business.
Nik Entwistle, Founder – Turn Key
Peter Gamble, Director – TMSThe best attribute of Better Placed is integrity – they are discreet, do what they say they will and keep you informed. They always have a clear brief, understand the less tangible stuff like culture and personality and, above all, are always honest. Dean has a great network and knows how to make the best use of it.
Alison Kildunne – Head of Marketing at Hallmark CardsI’ve always found Simon a sheer delight to work with. He’s always on the ball whether he’s helping you with a career move or finding you great people in the industry to come and work with you. He takes time to listen and understand your brief, and shows boundless energy and patience, when going the extra mile to meet your needs. He’s been spot on for me and wouldn’t hesitate recommending him to anyone looking for their next move or an employer looking for an honest, ‘tell it how it is’ recruitment expert.
Rachel Dixon – Head of HR at Redcentric Solutions LtdI have had the pleasure of dealing with Simon and other consultants from Better Placed Recruitment on a number of occasions over the last few years. It is refreshing to deal with a recruitment consultancy, and in particular Simon, who listen to your requirements, deliver good quality candidates and who wrap it all up with excellent customer service. I cannot recommend Simon and his colleagues highly enough as they take the pain of recruitment away for HR professionals and make it much more pleasurable. Thank you Simon Stephens and Better Placed Recruitment.
Sonia Whiteley-Guest – Strategic Brand ConsultantSimon is a rare breed of recruiters that does exactly what they say, on time and with integrity. I found Simon and his business Better Placed one of the most effective and personable recruitment companies I have worked with. I would have no hesitation in recommending Simon to anyone in my network.
Gareth Robinson – Head of Digital at Admiral Group plcI have nothing but good words to say about Simon at Better Placed Recruitment. Better Placed have on 2 occasions since 2005 helped me find new opportunities in the Yorkshire area. Simon is professional, courteous, transparent and also seems to find the best vacancies available up north through the contacts and relationships he has built. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon to anyone up north who is looking for a new online marketing or e-commerce vacancy.
Stewart (MD) at Zeal CreativeIt’s a pleasure working with Emma at Better Placed. She has worked hard to understand our business and consistently provides us with candidates that match our values and aspirations. On top of that, she’s full of life and a pleasure to deal with.
Stuart Hornby CSD at IF AgencyEmma and the Team at Better Placed have helped us secure a number of excellent candidates; they took the time to really understand our organisation and the candidate profile that we were looking for. Each candidate we were sent was ‘on brief’ and we had a great selection to choose from.Stuart Hornby CSD at IF Agency.
Fiona Killen – Senior Category Manager – 2 Sisters Food GroupAlex is a personable and friendly person. He’s very hardworking and dedicated. Working with him to find a new job was easy and he made it a pleasure. He kept me updated with progress, made sure that I was prepared for each interview, and was genuinely interested in how things went and what I thought of each company. Based on being one of his candidates I will be working with him when I next recruit a new team member.
Chris Tough – Category Marketing Manager – MunchkinI have no hesitation in recommending Alex! He has been great throughout the recruitment process. From our first conversation he has been really helpful and provided great industry insight. I would recommend Alex to anybody looking for new and exciting opportunities!
Henry Craven – Shopper Marketing & Online Manager – Dr OetkerI would highly recommend Alex – from our initial discussion through to me landing the role I wanted, he was professional and a pleasure to work with. He understood what I was looking for and which companies to contact; he was also true to his word and pro-active, which was refreshing compared to others. Alex kept me updated every step of the way and was always there to answer questions or provide feedback. I would have no hesitation in using Alex in the future.
Henry Craven – Shopper Marketing & Online Manager – Dr OetkerI would highly recommend Alex – from our initial discussion through to me landing the role I wanted, he was professional and a pleasure to work with. He understood what I was looking for and which companies to contact; he was also true to his word and pro-active, which was refreshing compared to others. Alex kept me updated every step of the way and was always there to answer questions or provide feedback. I would have no hesitation in using Alex in the future.
Phil Barker – Creative Manager at Kitbag.comI have used Emma at Better Placed now for the best part of 2 years after the agency had been suggested to me. Initially I had a request that I didn’t think any recruitment agency could fill that being to find a French speaking Designer to manage our new acquired 3 x French sites. However she actually pulled it of very well! The perfect French candidate was sourced and the rest is creative….
She has also provided me with Freelance candidates; again no need for me to spend the day writing a brief or the perfect spec, just a quick friendly call and she is off to work sourcing a candidate and setting them up with little disruption to myself, which is the only thing I want. The problem I have with recruitment is that I really don’t have the time or the patience, I know what I want, I know that the business needs, I know what character the team requires, so I like to relay this and have the agency work for me which is precisely what Emma does, pretty well to be honest, without any hassle. I can speak directly to her pretty much around the clock and she isn’t afraid to tell me her honest opinion. In a nut shell Emma has taken all the hassle out of recruitment for me and made it not too far from enjoyable, that may just be her wit on the phone, but it does go a long way to make me want to repeat the process with her. She’s pretty good…
Rachael Kearney – Digital DesignerEmma is a true people person. She’s a recruiter that’s down to earth, friendly and asks the right questions so you don’t wind up in a badly matched assignment. There’s no over inflated promises or vague answers. Emma gets on the case with all the admin and ensures you get paid on time. I was more than happy in my freelance role that she organised. I’m not in the habit of recommending recruiters but with Emma I certainly would.
Suzy Gott – Account ManagerI had the pleasure of Emma’s help during my search for a new role in an alternative industry. Emma was extremely helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated to helping place me in my perfect role. With Emma’s help I was successful in getting my ideal role and I couldn’t recommend Emma more highly. Thank you Emma.
Suzi – Customer Data Analyst at Greene KingClaire recently helped to find me the perfect new role and was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She was always friendly, helpful and professional, kept me updated with the progress of the application and provided valuable advice and insights to perform my best – thank you very much!
Adam – Performance and Standards at The FAClaire is an excellent recruiter with a great proactive attitude. She is professional in every sense and went above and beyond in helping me secure a new position. She kept me up to date at all times during the process and offered invaluable advice in relation to interviewing techniques and skills.
Great people skills, friendly, comprehensive and easy to work with; I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Claire to other people who are seeking a new career path.
Anthony – CRM Campaign Manager at Greene KingClaire is a highly personable, professional and supportive recruiter. She had great knowledge of her client and took all the pressure off myself by managing the whole process extremely effectively from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any client looking for a great recruitment partner or a candidate looking for their next role.
Calum – CRM Manager at Scenic – Luxury Cruises and ToursClaire is an very affable consultant, who is extremely diligent and incredibly dedicated to placing clients in the correct positions for them, and their potential employers.
EonI’ve worked with Paul on a number of occasions over the past 2 years and on various levels of roles. He is a highly professional Recruiter and a trusted Business Partner due to his positive attitude and commitment to achieving optimum results for Better Placed and E.ON. His detailed knowledge of several industries and how best to engage with his clients is key to his continuing success. I would highly recommend Paul to any employer wishing to engage with a highly commercial Recruiter who will deliver results
CandidatePaul is very efficient and conscientious in his role and throughout our dealings he kept me up to date and ensured I had everything I needed in order to succeed. He clarified anything I was unsure of and really provided help and guidance that helped me get my new position. I would definitely work with Paul again and would be more than happy to recommend him and Better Placed.
CandidatePaul has provided fantastic help and support in helping me secure a new role. He is extremely personable and was adept at identifying and putting me forward for roles appropriate to my skill set. It has been a pleasure working with Paul and I would highly recommend him as a recruiter.
ExperianI have worked with Paul on a number of positions and find him to be very professional and understanding of the requirements of our roles, particularly our niche positions. I would recommend both Paul and Better Placed.
CandidatePaul placed me in my current position and I could not be more grateful to him for his assistance throughout the process.
Paul kept me informed throughout and was on hand for any questions or queries I had, ensuring he found out the right answers within a timely manner. Paul has a very professional approach and his tenacious attitude gets results. He also has an excellent sense of humour; I found him really easy to get along with and very supportive from start to finish.
I would highly recommend Paul to anyone I know who is looking to change roles.
Gina – Paid Media Manager at Beer HawkAlison was an absolute pleasure to work with during the recruitment process. She was on the ball, never too pushy and actually listened to your needs. She really was great from start to finish.
Thanks Alison and keep up the great work!
Arianne – Digital Marketing Manager at icelolly.comAlison placed me in my role at Icelolly and was a pleasure to deal with throughout the recruitment process. She gets to know you, listens in detail to what you want and only approaches you with roles that are suitable and which are in line with your career goals. She doesn’t try and force particular opportunities on you, just to get them filled, or lose interest if you decide a specific role isn’t right for you.
During the process everything was very well managed and explained – I was always fully briefed on the next steps and the roles themselves and Alison ensured I got all feedback quickly.
She’s a fab person to boot and lovely to have a natter with when time permits 🙂
Tom Pratt – Head of Digital at VERTBAUDET UK LIMITEDAlison and the team at Better Placed provide a fantastic service! I have used them for recruitment and for my own job search and have no problem recommending them. They work hard to match the person with the role and listen carefully to feedback, creating a great result for candidate and employer.
Paul Carmichael – Head of Digital at La Redoute (UK)Alison is one of the most professional; knowledgeable and motivated recruiters I’ve had the pleasure of working with, both as a candidate and as a client.
She has a sound understanding of digital, and as a client ensures you only receive CV’s of highly relevant candidates, and not bombard you with rubbish. As a candidate she will work extremely hard to find a role which is perfect for you, even if the role is not advertised due to her excellent relationships both agency and client side. She will never try and force a role on you, which has been the case with many other recruiters I’ve used in the past. I will certainly be using Alison in the future, and I highly recommend her for any recruitment requirements you might have
Victoria Reynolds – Head of Talent Acquisition – Capital OneJames is one of the best recruitment partners I have ever worked with and will always be the first person I call for HR recruitment. What you get with James is someone who truly wants to understand your business and then not only provides you with the best candidates but offers advice and challenges your thinking, which is something I really value. I can’t rate James enough and is always someone I recommend to both people looking to recruit and candidates looking for their next opportunity.
Jo Gregory – Talent & Resourcing Manager – ExperianJames supported me whilst at Rolls Royce with a long term recruitment drive into the HR function. Our requirement was extremely specific and hard to source. Throughout the project James introduced candidates we were unable to source via other methods, opened our network to some of the best HR talent in the market and continued to adjust his approach to market to reflect our ever changing needs and criteria. Could ask for nothing more from a recruiter who truly knows how to partner a business. A credit to the industry.
Jo Gregory – Talent & Resourcing Manager – ExperianJames supported me whilst at Rolls Royce with a long term recruitment drive into the HR function. Our requirement was extremely specific and hard to source. Throughout the project James introduced candidates we were unable to source via other methods, opened our network to some of the best HR talent in the market and continued to adjust his approach to market to reflect our ever changing needs and criteria. Could ask for nothing more from a recruiter who truly knows how to partner a business. A credit to the industry.
Sarah Taylor. Head of Organisational Effectiveness – CarlsbergI have worked with James since 2011 until now both as a 3rd party resourcing provider, in my role as Head of Support Office Capability, and also has a HR professional searching for a new role. On every occasion, James is customer focused, has understood needs of both the business and the individual to deliver. In additional James’ drive to build external relationships and networks is a huge strength, which was also demonstrated in Boots when we set up the East Midlands Networking Academy. James leads from the front, is innovative, customer focused and most importantly delivers.
Philippa Jackson. Head of HR – MarsI’ve worked with James for over ten years and find him to be very knowledgeable in the area of HR resourcing. He knows the market and understands the roles and upcoming trends. He connects well with people for the duration of their careers and is well networked. Not salesy at all – which is refreshing
Gina Rounding – Paid Media Manager at Beer HawkAlison was an absolute pleasure to work with during the recruitment process. She was on the ball, never too pushey and actually listened to your needs. She really was great from start to finish.
Thanks Alison and keep up the great work!
Sarah Casey Senior – Marketing ExecutiveAshleigh is a fantastic consultant. Ashleigh helped me transition into the perfect role for my skills where I am now very happy in my role. Ashleigh provided much-needed support and guidance when applying for my current role and was with me every step of the way throughout the application process right through to de-briefing after interviews. Ashleigh matched my skill set and experience perfectly to where I am placed and is a good judge of character. I am very pleased with the results of Ashleigh’s hard work and determination to place me in my role.
Sarah Woods Brand Manager at GoNutrition & Saints & SlimmersAshleigh is by far the best recruiter I’ve worked with. She listened to my needs and expectations and worked hard to find me the perfect role. She didn’t waste my time by putting me forward for any role that came up. During the recruitment process she kept me informed at all points and was always contactable.
Riven Alyx Buckley Social Media Specialist and Content WriterAshleigh was instrumental in helping me find a perfect fit for my new position. Dedicated, approachable and capable, she made the job search feel easy and fun instead of nerve racking and long-winded, and I’m grateful she had such a keen eye for matching up the right candidate and the right role.
Mark Simpson – Client Services Director – MandoI have worked with Emma for almost 3 years and she has helped me to recruit several talented people within that time – with strong competition for each role. Emma works hard to understand the brand culture of the agency and proposes candidates with both the necessary skills and personality traits to a high degree of accuracy, even using that knowledge to proactively recommend relevant candidates where they may not be an explicitly available role. If you would like a personal reference for Emma then please feel free to drop me a line.
Jonathan McNamara (MD) – RetrofuzzEmma is without a doubt the best recruiter I’ve worked with, and one of the few that I will continue to work with. She is respectful and friendly, communicates brilliantly with both companies and candidates, and genuinely cares about the people she looks after
Alex Ryan – Senior Account Manager at Cube3After approaching Ian on LinkedIn I was immediately impressed with his professionalism and knowledge of the digital sector. Taking a much more consultative approach than the majority of the recruiters I’d previously dealt with, Ian took the time to get to know me and asked about my 10 year career plan. From our face to face chat Ian was not only able to recommend agencies that were a good culture fit, but also agencies that would help me to get where I wanted to be further down the line.
Within a few days I’d had my first interview with a prospective agency. A second round interview and an assignment later I had a job offer on the table. Thanks Ian.
Victoria Copley – Account Executive at Latitude Digital MarketingIan was instrumental in helping me find a new role, and kept in close contact with me at all stages of interview, right through to my first day. Very professional and ensured the process was quick whilst not feeling too rushed.
Zoe Telfer – Director at MilkIan has worked with Milk for the last two years and in that time has successfully secured us a number of people at various different levels from Account Executive to Account Director. He has worked hard to really understand the culture of our business and our plans for the future, in order to find people who are the right fit for us. His approach is honest and pro active with a genuine desire to deliver long-term solutions for his clients.
Simon Hallows – Director at Parker DesignNicola was a pleasure to deal with throughout our recent recruitment drive. She was responsive, professional and friendly. Nicola sourced a wide variety of candidates for us which resulted in two successful hires.
Lucy Pope – Graphic Designer at LateRoomsNicola was exceptional throughout the entire recruitment process for my position at LateRooms. She is professional, positive and dedicated, and worked determinedly to find me a creative role. Nicola was prompt with feedback and information, available at all times for enquiry and advice. I would recommend her to anyone looking for opportunities, especially creative ones. Thank you again for all of your help
Sarah Wain – Content Manager at The FreshNicola was very helpful in helping me find my new job. She found the perfect role for me and throughout the interview process she always responded very quickly to any questions or concerns I had. I’m extremely grateful for all her help!
Luke Thrower – Administrative Assistant at Noah’s Ark Children’s HospiceLucy provided a fantastic service in moving me into a new position, providing plenty of detail and a friendly persona. She kept me in the loop of any changes/developments and looked to rectify problems, even when they weren’t her or Talent Quests fault, in order to put me first. As a candidate I couldn’t of asked for more, and hope to be able to deal with her and the agency again.
Jacinta Namataka – Campaign Manager, EMEA at TechTargetLucy was an absolute pleasure to deal with in my most recent job search. She took the time to really listen to what I was looking for and carefully match me up to my desired role. Lucy was friendly, helpful and very supportive throughout the entire process, successfully landing me an amazing job! I am very thankful for all her efforts and highly recommend her to anyone job hunting.
Laura Delli Ficorelli – Personal and Professional Development Consultant, Recruitment ProfessionalI have worked with Lucy during my contract as a recruiter at Research Now.
Lucy is a talented recruitment consultant with excellent talent research, sourcing and customer service skills, and she always managed to provide extraordinary and highly efficient recruitment services to her clients. I would highly recommend Lucy and Talent Quest Ltd to any in house recruitment team.
Wendy Thornhill – Sales Operations Advisor at Novartis PharmaceuticalsIn all my dealings with Lucy I found her to be knowledgeable and honest in her area of expertise. She provided me with a consistent and reliable service and would always set realistic expectations of what she was able to deliver. I found she was always willing to look at the bigger picture and build relationships that would last rather than be a one placement wonder! I would welcome the opportunity to engage Lucy’s services again in the future.
João Félix – Global Brand & Marketing StrategistWorking with Liz has been a great and pleasurable privilege.
Liz is an experienced expert in recruiting. She is thorough and rigorous inspiring trust as well as a sense of being in the ‘right hands’.
Once all the relevant ‘due diligence’ process was over and Liz believed in me I really felt she was my N1 sponsor and promoter. On top, Liz is a very personable person with which is really easy to relate and makes the whole process a great fun experience.
Emma Harris – Digital Marketing & Strategy SpecialistLiz breaks the mould when it comes to recruitment consultants.
Not only is she a true professional, warm, friendly, reliable and honest but also a fantastic listener. Liz goes out of her way to understand those industries/areas in which she is not 100% familiar (these must now be few & far between though!)and ensures that briefs are clear and accurate, working with clients to ensure they have the right structure in place and with applicants to ensure they really understand the client and are well prepared and well supported throughout the recruitment process.Liz is not afraid to ask the difficult questions and get the answers that are needed as well adding value at every stage of the recruitment process. I have had the pleasure of working with Liz on a role but would not hesitate to come to her to recruit roles as well. She is a credit to Michael Page and to the recruitment industry as a whole.
Mark Morris – EMEA Consumer Insight Manager at Tata Global BeveragesIn my quest for contractor roles I have dealt with numerous recruitment consultants, but none of them showed the same doggedness and determination as Liz, who finally came up trumps and who never failed to impress me in terms of her sunny disposition, her pro-activeness and her efficiency. She is a credit to Michael Page and will always be my first port of call in future.
Steven Seddon – Head of Marketing, Digital and Sales at Scenic UK and Emerald WaterwaysLiz has been excellent in finding me a number of candidates and ultimately two great placements for Digital and Marketing positions I have recruited at Virgin.
She went about the process with speed, efficiency and professionalism, but at no point did I feel like I was being pushed or being treated without honesty or integrity.
Would recommend Liz to any colleagues who need short or long term placements and will certainly use her again in the future
Catherine P. – Brand and Innovation at The Good Whey CompanyFrom a candidates perspective Liz is one of the most proactive recruitment consultants around. Liz takes the time to understand the career aspirations of her candidates as well the needs of her clients and builds strong relationships with her bubbly and high energy approach. A fantastic recruitment consultant who thinks differently whilst maintaining a strong focus on the needs of both the client and candidate.
Duncan Tyrrell, Category Strategy Controller @ WarburtonsLeanne has been a great asset to Warburtons in all our recruitment needs. She takes time to understand not only the job spec but also the culture that we are trying to develop here and continues to find good quality, well briefed candidates. She is also great fun to work with.
Gareth Elliott, Senior Category Manager @ CSMLeanne is a tenacious and effective recruiter with an outstanding network whom I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to employers and candidates alike. She is great to work with, knowledgeable, and has an outstanding track record of not just filling vacancies but getting the right people into the right roles.
Chris McLaughlin – Marketing & Sales Director at All About FoodWe’ve used Better Placed for a number of years to find the best talent from the North West.
Andrew, Leanne and Sophia are extremely well connected and provide a very committed and detailed process. They are great at matching the needs of our business and its culture to the candidates.
We feel that they are part of our team during the selection process and enjoy working closely with them.
Paul Maxwell – Marketing Manager at FDL PackagingLooking for a new job is highly stressful and can be a little soul destroying, with previous recruiters the process has been painful and protracted, but with Kate Siegel guiding me through the process, it was simple and hassle free. The roles which Kate put me forward for were exactly what I was seeking and resulted in a high interview rate. I am thankful to Kate for all the hard work and dedication which she put into helping me gain my new job.
Tracy Lawrence Hogan – Senior Brand Manager at AkzonobelI am delighted to have the opportunity to say a few words about by experience with Better Placed and in particular Kate Siegel.
I found the agency had an overriding desire to find out what the candidate wanted, what their strengths and ambitions were, and their ‘personality’….these elements are essential when finding the ideal match with a company & role. I found Kate to be insightful with her questions, and the overall process very efficient.
Better Placed were very open, honest & balanced when presenting the options open to me, and ensured that I never felt pressured into making a decision… their concern was to build a long term relationship with me and the recruiting company… at no point did I feel like a commodity to be auctioned off to meet the monthly quota.
I have already recommended Better Placed to my colleagues who are seeking new roles, and would not hesitate to use Better Placed again myself.
Simon Spicer – Previous UK Business Manager – Marketing at Hanesbrands Inc.I know Kate as both a client and a candidate, she pleasantly combines marketing knowledge, understanding the importance of connecting people not just job descriptions and does so in a genuine, friendly and professional way. She listens well, asks insightful questions, responds in a thoughtful way and is not afraid to venture an opinion or a reality check to keep things on track. I’d recommend Kate to anyone either looking for their next marketing adventure or if you need help in bringing more talent to your business.
Fiona Killen – Senior Category Manager at 2 Sisters Food GroupAlex is a personable and friendly person. He’s very hardworking and dedicated. Working with him to find a new job was easy and he made it a pleasure. He kept me updated with progress, made sure that I was prepared for each interview, and was genuinely interested in how things went and what I thought of each company.
Based on being one of his candidates I will be working with him when I next recruit a new team member.
Chris Tough – Category Marketing Manager at MunchkinI have no hesitation in recommending Alex! He has been great throughout the recruitment process. From our first conversation he has been really helpful and provided great industry insight. I would recommend Alex to anybody looking for new and exciting opportunities!
Henry Craven – Shopper Marketing & Online Manager at Dr OetkerI would highly recommend Alex – from our initial discussion through to me landing the role I wanted, he was professional and a pleasure to work with. He understood what I was looking for and which companies to contact; he was also true to his word and pro-active, which was refreshing compared to others. Alex kept me updated every step of the way and was always there to answer questions or provide feedback. I would have no hesitation in using Alex in the future.
Senior PR Officer – RNIBElliott is a highly-skilled and talented recruiter, whom I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to employers and job hunters alike. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and driven, and is always happy to answer my questions and talk things through. Within one day of meeting him to discuss my job hunt he had secured me an interview for two days afterwards. This was followed up by another interview a day after that, which I was delighted I got the job for.
Director of Marketing at Aylesbury CollegeElliot did a great job finding an interim Marketing Manager for Aylesbury College. He was quick to respond, personable and found us some great candidates – all of whom had relevant experience and were realistic contenders for the role. A pleasure to work with!
Digital Communications Manager – No-for-ProfitElliott is an absolute joy to work with. He’s always available, always proactive and most of all really friendly and enjoyable to chat and discuss details with. He takes a proactive approach and showcases a great range of expertise in advising on how best to highlight skills and experience. I have no hesitation in recommending and endorsing Elliott, he was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Mark Dixon – Head of Client Services at Experian Consumer ServicesI have worked with Better Placed Recruitment, on both sides of the fence, having first of all been a candidate and most recently whilst recruiting for a position in my team.
When I decided I was looking for an external move, I spoke to a couple of recruiters, but Rowan at Better Placed stood out from the rest. Put simply, he listened. Sounds simple, but often a rare commodity! He listened to exactly what type of role and company I was interested in moving to, he challenged me to make sure it matched by ambitions and skill set and he also ensured that he only contacted me about roles which would challenge and develop me further. It was more than refreshing to work with someone who wanted to work with me, and not just for their own agenda.
When I later had a vacancy in my team, I had no hesitation in working directly with Rowan again. I knew he would ‘get it’ and I knew he would find the most suitable person, both in terms of role requirement and company fit.
Lucy Holland – Head of Marketing at Vanquis BankRowan has a clear understanding of the Vanquis Marketing team and tailors his approach accordingly. You know that when he puts a candidate forward that they are going to be a good fit, both for the role and for the team.
Dominic Hanson – Head of CoBrand at Vanquis BankI find Rowan an extremely useful resourcing partner. He takes time out to really understand the organisation and the specific requirements of the role. His approach is very needs-based and consultative and candidates are well considered. When Rowan submits a candidate I know they are likely to be a very good match for the role and, of course, vice versa.
Jon Cohen – Associate Director at BarclaysRowan makes a great effort in understanding the requirements of open roles we are looking for and as a result puts forwards candidates with the right level of experience and skills. He’s a great people’s person and is very easy to build relationships with. Rowan has an appreciation of our busy times and works around ensuring that level engagement and activity is outside of it. He has a real desire to understand the function and business including the key stakeholders and deliverables thus ensuring that candidates are fully prepared prior for interview.
Robin Lycka – Head of Product and Supply Chain at Zentuvo ASWe worked with Rowan on recruiting for our new Head of sales and business development position. It was a pleasure working with him. He kept us up to date at all times and gave good recommendations along the process. We highly recommend him and would definitely work with him again.
Sujay Balasingham at BarclaysRowan was instrumental in my job search which resulted in a wonderful opportunity to join Barclays. He has developed a wealthy client network that includes the major players within the Banking sector and it was his perseverance that helped me secure a dream move into Banking. He was pivotal along each step of the selection process, ensuring I remained positive and well prepared to face all the challenges. I can fully attest that I have found Rowan to be professional, reliable, supportive and well connected and given his skills, knowledge and experience in the field he is no doubt someone I will turn to immediately for any future opportunities.
Will Elgood at BarclaysRowan demonstrated a keen eye for detail when he found my CV online and paired it to the role I have just landed – where the fit may not have been immediately obvious.
Rowan was exceptionally supportive, helpful and, vitally, knowledgeable about the process and his client. This made the rounds of interview rather more agreeable than comparable experiences have been in the past.
I am extremely glad I called Rowan back, considering that it is very easy to ignore recruiters’ phone calls. He was a complete professional and a pleasure to deal with.
Yusuf Aleem at HSBCRowan is a fantastic recruitment consultant. He has the ability to analyse exactly what his candidates needs are and is able to match these to specific business requirements. Rowan goes above and beyond to ensure that his candidates are fully briefed and prepared for interviews and assessment centres, which leads to successful placements being made. Rowan is personable, knowledgeable and tenacious, which ultimately makes him one of the best recruitment consultants in the industry.
Tina Munda at Lloyds Banking GroupRowan was very helpful, professional but personal at the same time and showed a good understanding of what his clients and candidates were looking for.
Rowan always kept me updated with the progress of my applications – even when there were no changes, making sure my application went smoothly and supported me each step of the way from interviews to dealing with my queries once I received the offer.
As a candidate, I really appreciated he always sent me job specs within my brief – not trying to make me settle for something I would not like.
Rosalynn Margalli at ExperianI had the pleasure of working with Rowan whilst I was searching for my next career move. He really understood what I was looking for, listened intently and kept me in the loop at every stage. I have no hesitation recommending Rowan and have already done so. He has a talent for what he does and his professionalism is an asset to his career.
Samantha Inger at New Day (formerly SAV Credit)I met Rowan out of the blue at a time when as a candidate, I had met and spoken to a seemingly endless number of recruiters. The first thing that struck me was how different he was from the rest – what set him apart was the fact he focused on really getting to know me and understand what I was looking for – he asked a lot of questions, really listened to the answers, and challenged my thinking about my next step in my career.
Having been in the position of being a hiring manager many times in the past (and working with a number of recruiters), Rowan’s approach gave me the confidence that recruitment is not just a sales pitch and a numbers game for him – he’s genuinely interested in understanding the needs of the client and candidate, and is invested in making sure he gets that match just right.
Latoya Ebanks at New Day (formerly SAV Credit)I was informed by my previous employer that after only 6 short months they would be making my role redundant. Conscious I would not receive a pay-out, the frantic search for a new role began. After updating my CV and uploading it to job boards, I was approached by many recruitment consultants who all promised to find me the perfect role. However, upon meeting Rowan, I knew he had a true understanding of my previous experience and the type or role and company I was looking for. He provided valuable advice in preparation for my interview and helped to identify and pull out the most valuable experiences to ensure I demonstrated my suitability – which obviously worked as I was offered and accepted the role! I will absolutely be coming back to Rowan in the future and feel confident enough to refer friends.
Devie Mohan at Thomson ReutersRowan has a unique, strategic approach to recruitment that is rarely seen in the financial services industry. He partners with the recruiter and the candidate to ensure they are fully aligned and working towards the same goals. Rowan is efficient as well as creative. I have also enjoyed spending time with Rowan personally – he seems to have the perfect blend of professionalism and friendliness!
Shermi Cores at Thomson ReutersRowan is an exceptional and very talented recruitment professional whose commitment to understanding his business and clients is second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rowan.
William Gill – Senior Mortgage Product Manager at Skipton Building SocietyI’ve had a number of dealings with David and have always found him to be proactive and professional. Importantly for me, he strikes the right balance between keeping on top of our requirements without being overbearing or intrusive. He takes a realistic view, only referring potential candidates that are relevant and of the requisite quality, and he clearly recognises the importance of building strong relationships.
Jo Smart, Head of HR Business Partnering, British Gypsum. Saint Gobain“I really enjoyed the session. It was good to meet with progressive like minded individuals to share and consider different ways of working and doing things. Ultimately, we all strive for the same thing and it was positive to have that support. Looking forward to the next one.”
Jennifer Lawrence, HR Director, Costcutter“I’d thoroughly recommend joining a Mastermind group – It’s far more useful than attending a ‘networking’ session – as the same people attend every session and that enables you to build a relationship with them – I have no doubt we’ll be in touch with each other in between events as well to continue discussions and sharing ideas”
Jo Moxon, HR Director, Pendragon“Thank you so much for the session last Friday I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not one for networking particularly, this session was so different, much more meaningful and stimulating. Looking forward to the next one”
Mark Taylor, Director of HR, Topps Tiles PLC“It’s great to be part of this mastermind group; having been involved with this type of networking event for a number of years but in different parts of the country – this one feels different as the agenda is set by the group and we simply feel like a team working and supporting each other on common people challenges despite being employed in separate businesses. There are no presentations – just good debates that are free flowing and that always generate new thinking and ideas.”
Erica Leyshon, Head of Talent, Grafton plc“I’ve been to two of the Mastermind sessions so far and have thoroughly enjoyed sharing challenges, experiences and ideas with like-minded individuals from such a variety of backgrounds. The sessions are informal, relaxed but action focussed; we decide what we want to discuss.”
Hilary Rapinet, HR Director, Romax Technology“These Mastermind sessions are an invaluable source of information, and provide extremely useful insight and solutions to the varied and wide role of a senior HR professional. Relevant topical discussion is the norm, in a close-knit and confidential environment. I’m so pleased to be a part of this growing group”
“I asked James to lead a session on Personal Brand with senior leaders at our Sheffield site as I wanted to promote the value of growing relationships both across and outside of the bank. James led a highly engaging and interactive session inspiring the leadership team to take action. James has a rare quality as a presenter as he is able to capture both hearts and minds. I would strongly recommend this session to my network as all feedback from the leadership team following the event was positive.”
Jackie Sawyer FCIPD Senior HR Business Partner at HSBC
“I’ve worked with James a few times and believe him to be the consummate recruitment professional. James knows his market to an exceptional level of detail and yet wears his expertise with care, always making you feel as if you are the most important thing in his day. As a candidate and as a hiring manager (I’ve been both) James has a knack of finding and matching individuals and businesses brilliantly, creating a shortlist that not only ticks the skills and experience boxes, but that also has that indefinably magic ingredient of cultural fit. I have no hesitation in recommending James.”
Dr Matthew Blain DBA FCIPD Head of HR Operations at Boots
“I have worked with James for a number of years whilst building various HR teams, with the main reasons being his professionalism and strong HR network across the UK. Working with James is a true recruiter/client relationship in that the time he takes to fully understand the business, the role and what the type of individual who would be the most successful. Due to James’ network and understanding of the candidates he represents this has always led to a the recruitment of high calibre talent.”
“James is one of the best recruitment partners I have ever worked with and will always be the first person I call for HR recruitment. What you get with James is someone who truly wants to understand your business and then not only provides you with the best candidates but o ers advice and challenges your thinking, which is something I really value. I can’t rate James enough and is always someone I recommend to both people looking to recruit and candidates looking for their next opportunity.”
Victoria Reynolds Head of Talent Acquisition at Capital One
“I have worked with James since 2011 until now both as a 3rd party resourcing provider, in my role as Head of Support O ice Capabilty, and also has a HR professional searching for a new role. On every occasion, James is customer focused, has understood needs of both the business and the individual to deliver. In additional James’ drive to build external relationships and networks is a huge strength, which was also demonstrated in Boots when we set up the East Midlands Networking Academy. James leads from the front, is innovative, customer focused and most importantly delivers.”
Sarah Taylor Head of Talent at Carlsberg
Chris McLaughlin – Marketing & Sales Director at All About FoodAndrew is an excellent consultant with a large number of contacts in FMCG organisations in the North. Andrew always gives you an honest view of any situation and was extremely helpful to me as a candidate.
Bella Minham, Resourcing Manager – Spirit Pub Company
Nick Mortimer, Head of Marketing & eCommerce – YBS
Barrie Sample – Provident
Richard Esau, Director of Marketing – Greencore
Sue Camm, HR Director – Kerry Foods
Andy Roberts, Marketing Director – Perform
Catherine Boddington, Head of Organisational Development – TD Wealth
Resourcing & Operations Manager – Experian
Mike Taylor, Sales Director – Kelloggs
Hugh McGlasson, Managing Director – UK & Ireland Consumer – Georgia-Pacific GB Ltd
Paul Leyland, Resourcing Business Partner – Thorntons
Rob Wales, Commercial Director – Dinosaur
John Saxon, Managing Director – Momentum WW
Nik Entwistle, Founder – Turn Key
Jackie Sawyer FCIPD Senior HR Business Partner at HSBC
Dr Matthew Blain DBA FCIPD Head of HR Operations at Boots
Victoria Reynolds Head of Talent Acquisition at Capital One
Sarah Taylor Head of Talent at Carlsberg