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

Founding Engineer AI

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – SaaS & AI - Stealth Mode
£80,000- £95,000 + equity
Currently fully remote 1 day per month in Manchester (Ideally) from September 2025

Are you an ambitious full-stack engineer looking to shape the future of AI-driven solutions? My client, an early-stage SaaS startup currently in stealth mode is combining traditional Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI to tackle complex data challenges for businesses of all sizes.

With early product-market fit and investment in progress, they are building a team to scale their platform from MVP to a market-leading solution. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The Role

As a senior engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing a multitenant SaaS platform that integrates with client environments and automates operational workflows using AI.

Whilst there's no expectation for you to be an expert in AI or have worked in an AI driven startup, any experience or exposure to AI any experience using LLM APIs (e.g., GPT, Claude) in production would be a definite advantage.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions across the stack.
Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and clients.
Implement software engineering best practices.
Contribute to architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Tech Stack & Must-Have Experience

Frontend: React, TypeScript
Backend: Express, TypeScript
Databases: SQL & NoSQL
Cloud: Serverless functions, container orchestration, API management
Infrastructure: Declarative IaC, CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have
Machine Learning or Data Science exposure
Experience in product, supply chain, or back-office processes
AI: Experience using LLM APIs (e.g., GPT, Claude) in production
Education: STEM degree (1st/2:1 preferred)
Manchester-based or able to travel every 2 weeks as a minimum

What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary & share options
Influence over company direction & future team building
The chance to solve real-world challenges with cutting-edge AI

This is an opportunity to work for an AI business currently in stealth that is about to make huge waves over the next few months ahead.

United Kingdom

Remote

01-04-2025

Company Name

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

Job Title

Data Migration Consultant

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Data Project Manager (Cloud Migration)

Contract Type: Outside IR35
Location: Hybrid – Ideally 1 day per week onsite in Brackley
Rate: £600–£650 per day
Duration: 12 months minimum (likely extension to 18 months)




Overview:

My client are a global business seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Project Manager to lead a complex cloud migration programme. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in cloud platforms, data architecture, and managing enterprise-wide transformation projects.

The business is currently considering 3 platforms - Databricks, Snowflake or MS Fabric meaning you'll have expertise in one (or more) of these areas and take an active part in vendor selection.


Key Responsibilities:


Lead the end-to-end delivery of a cloud migration project, moving from on-premises to a modern cloud-based data architecture.
Manage stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams to ensure alignment and progress.
Coordinate and oversee the implementation of platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Microsoft Fabric, depending on final architecture decisions.
Liaise with cloud engineering and data teams to ensure best practices are followed.
Manage timelines, budgets, and project risks, reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
Support decision-making processes, particularly around cloud tooling and Azure integration.


Requirements:

Proven experience as a Data Project Manager in large enterprise environments.
Demonstrable experience delivering cloud migration projects.
Strong working knowledge of Azure cloud services and tools.
Hands-on experience or in-depth understanding of Databricks, Snowflake, or Microsoft Fabric.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable working under Outside IR35 conditions on a long-term contract.

The business is looking to move quickly on this role, please apply with an up to date CV for an immediate discussion.

** Please only apply if UK based and currently live within a 90 minute commute from brackley.

Brackley, United Kingdom

On site

10-04-2025

Company Name

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

Job Title

Chief Technology Officer

Job Description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: Hybrid (London HQ) (2 days per month minimum)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Package: £130,000 - £150,000 per annum + share options

About My Client
My client is a rapidly growing, revenue generating tech business focused on developing innovative technology solutions. They are looking for a visionary leader to drive their technology strategy and continue scaling their business.

The Role
As CTO, you will take ownership of the technology strategy, roadmap, and execution, leading the engineering and product teams. You will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the successful scaling of the platform and the growth of the technology team.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the long-term technology strategy.

Lead and build high-performing engineering and product teams.

Ensure technology initiatives align with business goals and drive operational efficiency.

Stay ahead of trends in Big Data, IoT and GenAI to maintain a competitive edge.

Manage risk, security, and compliance processes.

About You

Proven leadership experience in a technology company, ideally at the Director level or above.

Strong background in software engineering, systems architecture, and cloud technologies.

Experience with Big Data/IoT solutions and knowledge of GenAI is highly desirable.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

A strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise.

This is an opportunity for a proven CTO to be part of an ambitious founding team. For a confidential discussion please apply with an up to date CV
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London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

11-04-2025

Company Name

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

Job Title

Staff Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – SaaS & AI - Stealth Mode
£80,000- £95,000 + equity
Currently fully remote 1 day per month in Manchester (Ideally) from September 2025

Are you an ambitious full-stack engineer looking to shape the future of AI-driven solutions? My client, an early-stage SaaS startup currently in stealth mode is combining traditional Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI to tackle complex data challenges for businesses of all sizes.

With early product-market fit and investment in progress, they are building a team to scale their platform from MVP to a market-leading solution. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The Role

As a senior engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing a multitenant SaaS platform that integrates with client environments and automates operational workflows using AI.

Whilst there's no expectation for you to be an expert in AI or have worked in an AI driven startup, any experience or exposure to AI any experience using LLM APIs (e.g., GPT, Claude) in production would be a definite advantage.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions across the stack.
Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and clients.
Implement software engineering best practices.
Contribute to architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Tech Stack & Must-Have Experience

Frontend: React, TypeScript
Backend: Express, TypeScript
Databases: SQL & NoSQL
Cloud: Serverless functions, container orchestration, API management
Infrastructure: Declarative IaC, CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have
Machine Learning or Data Science exposure
Experience in product, supply chain, or back-office processes
AI: Experience using LLM APIs (e.g., GPT, Claude) in production
Education: STEM degree (1st/2:1 preferred)
Manchester-based or able to travel every 2 weeks as a minimum

What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary & share options
Influence over company direction & future team building
The chance to solve real-world challenges with cutting-edge AI

This is an opportunity to work for an AI business currently in stealth that is about to make huge waves over the next few months ahead.

United Kingdom

Remote

11-04-2025