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

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

Company Name

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

Job Title

Director Data Science

Job Description

**Job Title**: Director, Data Science & Biomarkers **Role Summary** Lead applied data science and machine learning initiatives to develop scalable biomarker and healthcare AI systems, bridging scientific research with production-grade solutions. Own end-to-end ML pipelines and technical architecture for healthcare data-driven products. **Expectations** Hands-on leadership in applied data science and ML engineering. Responsible for translating scientific concepts into robust, scalable systems, setting technical standards, and driving collaboration between product, clinical, and engineering teams. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, architect, and deploy biomarker and healthcare-specific ML models. - Develop scalable training and inference pipelines for real-world healthcare applications. - Conduct applied research, experimentation, and validation using healthcare datasets. - Define technical direction for ML systems and evolve production infrastructure. - Partner with stakeholders to align science-driven solutions with clinical and product goals. **Required Skills** - Expertise in Python and modern data science ML stack (e.g., PyTorch). - Proven experience building and deploying ML models in healthcare or biomedical domains. - Strong background in end-to-end ML system design, including training/inference pipelines. - Deep understanding of biomarker modeling, clinical data integration, and AI workflows. - Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with first-principles problem-solving. **Required Education & Certifications** - PhD (preferred) or advanced degree in data science, computational biology, or related field. - Demonstrated track record of applying ML in healthcare or academia to production systems.

-, United kingdom

Hybrid

27-12-2025

Company Name

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

Job Title

Digital Marketing Executive

Job Description

**Job Title** Digital Marketing Executive **Role Summary** Lead day‑to‑day brand marketing for a sustainable D2C food & beverage e‑commerce business. Manage organic social, email, website content, and support paid media, driving campaign execution, storytelling, and performance analysis across digital channels. **Expectations** - Deliver consistent, engaging organic social and paid content aligned with brand tone and campaign calendar. - Plan and execute targeted email automation, monitor metrics, and share actionable insights. - Update website content and SEO assets in partnership with agency and e‑commerce teams. - Analyze weekly consumer data, produce monthly performance reports, and recommend optimisation strategies. - Collaborate with Communications, Ecommerce, and agency partners to align marketing initiatives. - Maintain enthusiasm for sustainability and ethical business practices. **Key Responsibilities** - **Social Media**: Create, schedule, and publish organic posts on Meta, Instagram, and Facebook; support influencer activations. - **Email & CRM**: Co‑develop newsletters, launch and promo emails; coordinate build, schedule, test with agency; track open, CTR, conversion. - **Website & SEO**: Update blogs, landing pages, product copy; collaborate on keyword research, on‑page optimisation, and content development. - **Analytics & Insights**: Weekly consumer insight analysis; monthly social and email performance reporting; cross‑functional campaign insights. - **Paid Media Support**: Assist with paid media activity oversight and reporting. **Required Skills** - Social media management and scheduling (Meta, Instagram, Facebook). - Strong copywriting, editing, and visual storytelling. - Email marketing and CRM platform experience (e.g., Klaviyo). - Data analysis, Google Analytics, and performance reporting. - Graphic design and basic video editing (Canva, similar tools). - Knowledge of SEO fundamentals and content best practices. - Familiarity with e‑commerce platforms (Shopify) and paid/social channel operation. - Collaborative mindset across cross‑functional teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field. - Digital marketing, email marketing, or social media certifications are a plus.

Manchester, United kingdom

Remote

26-01-2026