The Digital Team

Shauna Penistone

Shauna Penistone

Consultant - E-Commerce, Insight, Analytics & Digital

​What’s your specialist area?E-Commerce, Insight and Analytics in the North West & Midlands.Why did I join Better Placed?I joined Better Placed because I feel strongly that a lot of people in recruitment, rely too much on online relationships and forget to get to know people in the real world. Recruitment is a people orientated business and a real network goes a long way and I feel particularly in the digital arena this is something people are beginning to loose sight of. But here at Better placed I’m actively encouraged to build my network and I can also utilise my colleague’s networks and this is something I feel completely differentiates them as a business from other agencies. I also knew that Better Placed will give me all the knowledge and resources I need to be an expert in my field. The free flat whites and office dogs definitely help too!Why send me your CV?I always take a customer-centric approach and ensure that all jobs are a genuine match for what you’re looking for, your skillset and experience. I have a portfolio of great clients based in the North West area, from dynamic SMEs to Blue Chip organisations. I like to build genuine relationships with my candidates so feel free to drop me a message on LinkedIn if you’re looking!Something you may not know about me is…I used to play the cornet in a brass band.

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Kate Siegel

Kate Siegel

Director

More about what i do at Better Placed :My specialist areas include retail, leisure, travel, tourism, luxury, hospitality and transport – both traditional and digital, includinge-commerce and trading  (freelance and perm). Why did you join Better Placed ? :Better Placed ticks all the boxes for a boutique agency who forge really strong relationships with their clients and candidates. When I first interviewed with the company, I was really excited by their alternative approach in getting to know me and seeing how they could benefit from having me on board rather than pigeonholing me for one particular role. This resonates throughout the business and how we in turn work with our candidates – gettingto know them better and truly understanding what they want and how we can help them.Why send me your CV? :Even if we cannot help you immediately with your search for your next role – we will give the advice and help you may need including perhaps tweaking your C V or improving on interview skills and techniques. We have some of the best contacts with our clients spanning all sectors, courtesy of previously forged relationships within the team so we’re able to communicate with clients about a “best fit candidate” rather than “a best CV”.An interesting fact about me…       I spent over ten years in marketing, broadcast, communications and PR working across both agency and client side. My clients included business services, FMCG, luxury brands and digital businesses and I was lucky enough to work on London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a sponsor client. This marketing experience helps me work well with both candidates and clients in helping understand fully their needs. Out of work I love music festivals and hanging out in my VW campervan!

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Dean Bartle

Dean Bartle

Board Director

​As a Founding Director of the business, I've been part of the Better Placed journey since day one. Having helped grow the business to what it is today, my remit and focus day to day is business operations, developing the marketing strategy and brand for Better Placed, whilst still recruiting within the Agency, Retail and Leisure sectors across the north. Day to day I'm now based out of our Manchester office where we have big plans for 2021, to not only further grow the team, but also to build our recently launched tech offering, Better Placed Tech, with founding Director Jonathan Moran.

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Sophie Brocklebank-Fowler

Sophie Brocklebank-Fowler

Senior Consultant - FMCG

What I recruit for :FMCG Marketing; Brand Management, Category Management, Innovation, Insights, Analytics, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, revenue growth management, digital and social roles.Why I joined BPR: Better Placed was immediately appealing to me because of the honest and friendly approach demonstrated from my first interview. I think their values and emphasis on meeting face-to-face really makes BPR stand out in the recruitment field and therefore accepting a position here was a no-brainer!Why you should send me/us your CV:I understand that a job move is a big life decision, this means I will make the effort to get to know you and ensure every role I suggest to you is a role I believe will suit you. I am a great listener and eager to help you achieve your ambitions!The one thing you don’t knowabout me:  When I was four I crashed a tractor into a tree – the tree was fine, the tractor was not!

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Beth Rollin

Beth Rollin

Senior Consultant - E-Commerce, Digital & Marketing

​Specialist Area :I have a strong network across the Retail, Travel and Leisure sectors having recruited Digital, Ecommerce, PR and Marcomms roles across Yorkshire and the Midlands for the past couple of years.  Why I joined Better Placed:Joining Better Placed was a very easy decision for me to make! I wanted to join a company that valued their employees and also took the time to develop long-lasting relationships with candidates and clients and Better Placed do just that. They definitely stood out from the rest of recruitment companies I interviewed with! Why send us/me your CV:To me recruitment is all about finding the right role, for the right person, so understanding your needs and wants is crucial! I have an honest and approachable recruitment style and will aim to find you the dream role by getting to know as much as I can about you and the factors that are most important to you. I have a portfolio of great clients across Yorkshire and the Midlands, ranging from dynamic SME’s to Blue Chip organisations. I’m keen to help you make the right move so ping me a message across on LinkedIn if you’re looking! One interesting fact about me:I’ve starred on BBC1 TV drama series Waterloo Road.

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Alex Hamilton

Alex Hamilton

Director - FMCG Sales & Marketing

​Why did you join Better Placed? :I joined Better Placed after returning to the UK following 2 years of travelling. I spent a year living in the French Alpes working for a ski company / perfecting my skiing technique and the following year travelling around South East Asia. Better Placed appealed to me due to their reputation in the market, after exploring a number of different marketing recruitment businesses it was clear Better Placed had existing relationships with a vast number of exciting FMCG / Consumer brands across the country!Why send me your CV :I have relationships with a whole variety of companies from large blue chip Food organisations to exciting entrepreneurial start ups! All of which I am happy to discuss. I also offer a more tailored approach to many other recruiters where I will work proactively on your behalf to provide a spectrum of interesting opportunities which may not have been otherwise available.The one thing you don’t know about me? - I have ridden an ostrich!

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Will Velios

Will Velios

Agency Consultant - Digital

​Specialist area?I recruit for Digital Marketing Agencies across the North West and Yorkshire.Why you joined BPR?I approached Better Placed knowing how successful they were in the Agency market. With my experience in Agency Recruitment, and their presence, it was the perfect fit!Why you should send me / us your CV?I know what a good agency looks like. I understand how important culture is in the agency world, as well as the accounts you will be working on. I have an excellent knowledge of the market, so once you tell me what’s important to you I’ll know exactly where you’d love to work!The one thing you don’t know about me?I’m an undefeated amateur MMA fighter.

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Rosie MacPhail

Rosie MacPhail

Manager - Agency - North West, Yorkshire and Midlands

​Specialist area?I recruit for agencies across the North West, Yorkshire and Midlands (Integrated, Digital, PR, Creative)Why you joined BPR?I moved to Manchester after living in Melbourne for three years and Better Placed stood out for me when choosing my next career move. The company values align with my personal ones, especially the value placed in caring for both candidates and clients in every aspect of the recruitment process.Why you should send me / us your CV?I have a strong network of agency relationships on a national basis, and understand culture is as important as role responsibilities in the agency world. I will understand you personally and what makes you tick, utilising my network to make sure you are having conversations with agencies that suit you best. My caring and diligent personality means I will go above and beyond to make your recruitment process as easy and stress free as possible.The one thing you don’t know about me?I’m Grade 8 in Singing and started to train professionally. Obviously didn’t work out….

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Daniel Kent

Daniel Kent

Senior Consultant - Financial Services

What I recruit for : Financial Services Marketing, Product & Commercial; brand marketing, productmarketing, CRM, digital, social, product management, propositions, accountmanagement, business development. Why I joined Better Placed : From the first time I met Better Placed I could tell that there was a hardworking but open and honest culture. This translates into how we operate with clients and candidates and the emphasis on building meaningful, long-term relationships was a key driver for me in joining Better Placed.Why send me/us your CV: I will take the time to get to understand you and your career ambitions, and will approach you only about relevant roles that fit what you’re looking for. I’m also passionate about financial services and love talking to people who have the same passion!One thing you didn’t know about me:I’m from a little village in Lincolnshire near the mighty town of Grimsby… You can’t tell from my accent.

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Rachel O'Sullivan

Rachel O'Sullivan

Board Director

I have built an exceptional reputation internally and externally since joining the Group in 2010. Now a Board Director, my expertise spans retail, e-com, hospitality and leisure sectors and I have a first class network throughout marketing and digital functions in particular. My clients range from major high street retailers to emerging scale-ups and disruptors and I've helped many individuals transition between the twoI'm not afraid to challenge traditional thinking and try to bring a fresh perspective to my client’s search criteria and I have a strong track record in helping women to secure leadership positions. I would like to think I have an incredible work ethic and a honest approach and this has proved a very successful combination throughout my career, and for that reason, I'm often the chosen recruitment partner for many businesses and candidates alike.

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Leanne Wallworth

Leanne Wallworth

Group Operations Manager

Specialist Area: Mid to Senior level Marketing, Category Management, Innovation, Insight and Digital Marketing roles for Consumer Goods companies across the North West and West Midlands. I  recruit for both Temporary and Permanent opportunities and has delivered successful recruitmentcampaigns with Kellogg’s, Warburtons, PZ Cussons, AG Barr, International, Newell Brands, Spectrum Brands and Silentnight to name a few.Why I joined Better Placed: BPR had a brilliant reputation in the market with both candidates and clients. The company values of honesty, transparency and quality closely matched the way I wanted to work as a consultant and it was this that made me introduce myself! Why send us/me your CV: With over 12 years industry experience I have an excellent client network and wealth of experience of recruiting specialist roles. One interesting fact about me: I have flown a small plane!

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Andrew Gibson

Andrew Gibson

Joint Managing Director

​Specialist Areas – FMCG, Retail, Consumer DurablesI was one of the three founding members of Better Placed in 2001 and I've since been integral in building the business. My particular network has grown into many different areas over the last 19 years in recruitment, but always with a particular bias towards sales and marketing professionals into consumer markets.I now recruit senior executive and board level roles into both blue chip branded businesses as well as smaller, owner managed and private equity backed businesses. When I'm not recruiting for my clients, I am always looking for talent for Better Placed and making sure the business continues to attract people who care about the work we do and are constantly improving the way we do business.Outside of work I invest time and money in developing our house (which we started when the recession hit us back in 2008!), coaching and watching my kids play hockey and rugby and playing hockey and golf myself to keep (relatively) fit.

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Louisa Guy

Louisa Guy

Senior Consultant - B2B

Specialist Area :I specialise in the recruitment of marketing professionals within the B2B sectors, with key areas including manufacturing, construction, chemical and automotive. Working with leading marketing, digital and creative clients and candidates across the Yorkshire and Midlands, I recruit a broad section of marketing jobs from Executive to Manager and Director. My focus on recruiting roles including but not limited to:Marketing ExecMarketing Analyst Product Marketing ManagerHead of ProductCategory ManagerDigital Marketing ManagerHead of MarketingWhy I joined Better Placed: When making the decision on the next step in my career, I wanted to work for a company which gave me the best opportunities and who also had a great reputation within the market. My gut instinct throughout the entire interview process was that the company stood out as a fantastic place to work, with a great culture and welcoming group of people who reaffirmed that Better Placed is the right place for me! And 3 years later plus a promotion, it’s safe to say Better Placed is still the perfect company for me and I absolutely love the people I work with. Why send us/me your CV: Better Placed, in my opinion, is one of the most connected and enterprising recruitment teams in the local region and we pride ourselves on market knowledge as well as having a personable & passionate approach when working with both candidates and clients.I have recruited Marcomms, PR, Product and Digital roles within many B2B businesses both big and small over the past 5 years and over time, have built a strong network. Recruitment is all about finding the right role for the right person by understanding each individual needs and wants. With my knowledge of the market and my interest in understanding each individuals requirements, I’m here to help every step of the way. Please get in touch and send me your CV! One interesting fact about me: I’m a terrible cook, but I’m partial to the odd bit of baking on a Sunday afternoon. Banana & chocolate chip muffins are my go too.

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Claire Eason

Claire Eason

Business Manager - E-Commerce & Digital

Why did you join Better Placed ?:BPR had a great reputation, not only with candidates I knew that had worked with them before but also with those working for a few rival agencies. This was only backed up when meeting with my manager, her relaxed and honest approached reconfirmed that the culture and strength of the business was where I wanted to be.Why send me your CV?:You are guaranteed an honest recruitment process from the first briefing of a role to feedback on interviews, regardless of outcome.We really do try and find the best roles for people and the best candidates for our clients – Our focus is more on long term quality relationships, rather than quick placements.One thing that people don’t know about me :I have been in the Army.

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​IR35 changes to legislation mean that from next week, 6th April, in the private sector it will be the responsibility of the end-user client to ensure that contractors are compliant with IR35 legislation. Those businesses who aren’t compliant with the new rules could face large tax bills and penalties. If you haven’t already you need to :Assess which “off payroll” workers you have. Analyse the relationship with each, what agreement applies, what and how are they paid, exactly what is it they are doing and how is the relationship managed and what 3rd parties are included in the chain.Apply the employment status test for each freelancer. (info@betterplaced.com for more detail here if required)Implement policies to ensure determinations are passed down the chain, ultimately to the freelancer. Allow the freelancer to challenge determination and to ensure payments are taxed correctly. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A CONTRACTOR LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW THIS MAY EFFECT YOU… HMRC have provided a handy factsheet for contractors to get ready for the upcoming IR35 changes on April 6th You can download your copy here If you need any further advice on anything in terms or IR35 and how it may effect you as a client or a candidate feel free to get in touch!

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