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Feeling blue on this Monday morning? Here's something to cheer you up... We're launching ThePlaceToBe Summer Party!! 2023 and 2024 have been a whirlwind for us and we'd like to say a massive thanks to everyone who has supported us along the way...so keep your eyes peeled for your invite! Enjoy the rest of your week!

Get your tickets for All in. Leeds NOW!! 😊 All in. Leeds. Summer 2024 Party! The Box, Leeds 12th September, 5pm onwards #CelebrateLeeds #Marketing #Digital #Creative

JOIN US!!! Over the past two weeks, we've been introducing you to our amazing team, and now we're excited to announce that we're looking to add two more people to join us! At ThePlaceToBe, we’re all about making recruitment in the marketing, digital, and creative sectors not just easier, but more enjoyable. Our mission is to change the way people view recruiters by genuinely caring about the connections we make. We take pride in building deep, meaningful relationships with both our clients and candidates. By focusing on understanding our clients' unique culture and our candidates' career aspirations, we ensure the best possible fit for long-term success. It’s the people that truly make the difference. If this resonates with you, check out the job details and apply today! https://lnkd.in/eR9amWip

Today we’re introducing Becki Burton, our Founder! Becki is a girl about town who knows just about everyone! Her positive attitude and passion for everything she does are truly infectious. A bit about me... 1) My career path: I realised my passion for working with and helping people when I began in retail / fashion customer service. As a creative at heart, the marketing recruitment industry is a perfect fit! I’m now focused on how I can help my clients solve their hiring challenges and candidates win their job search! 2) Proudest achievement? Besides getting married, my proudest achievement is setting up ThePlaceToBe following a couple of tough years personally.   3) Pets: I share my home with 2 cats and a dog (and my husband!). It’s a bit of a madhouse, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!   4) What would people say about me? I’m the life and soul of the party (I take after my Dad!) and that I know everyone 🤣 5) Hardest thing about running a business? As a growing business owner, you wear many hats: from HR and finance to marketing, business development and hands-on recruitment. Balancing the immediate day-to-day priorities with long-term planning is a constant challenge, but I love it! 6) What do I do outside of work? I traded my dancing shoes for holidays and dining out. I LOVE Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms in Wales and we go every year for our wedding anniversary. Eating out is my favourite pastime, although not as good for my waistline 7) What advice would I give to people? Be kind and listen to people 💕 8) Why ThePlaceToBe? Find out more next week!

Meet the Team, Part 3 😊 Today, we’re introducing Romy Jones our Client Services specialist and the first hire for the team, recently celebrating her 2-year anniversary! I'm a mother of two and an advocate for working mums! My mission is to transform the often misunderstood reputation of recruiters by providing exceptional experiences for both candidates and agencies. It's all about working within the right culture, and I've found my own perfect match at ThePlaceToBe A bit about me... 1) So, why Recruitment? Recruitment was never a path I anticipated taking. However, after spending over a decade in account management within the fashion industry, and being won over by the sparkly Becki Burton, it felt right! 2) What would I tell my younger self? "It’s all part of the journey!"   3) Hobbies: I love the outdoors, live music, dancing, and singing with my kids and husband. I'm also passionate about running for its liberating feeling and post-run dopamine hit.   4) My favourite country? Jag älskar Sverige! I lived in Sweden for two years and it's where my son was born. Sweden remains a staple on my travel agenda, and I never skip a lake dip, no matter the weather. 5) What makes me emotional: The immense pride I feel for my kids.   6) Best part of the job: — Achieving the perfect balance and culture, which I understand first hand and discuss frequently with candidates.   7) Hometown: York! After living in Newcastle, London, and Sweden, i'm back to my Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate roots. Next up – our Founder, Becki Burton

We're excited to re-introduce our team to you on a personal level over the coming weeks... get to know us better! We’re all human and eager to break the stigma around recruiters. Today, meet Ange Hough, our specialist in Creative & Digital recruitment! I’m a cat mad closet creative who gets excited when a well-crafted, beautifully finessed portfolio arrives in my inbox. Being able to speak to the talented individual behind the work is what I love! A little more about me: 1) Why recruitment? The people, the creatives, and peeking inside all the cool agencies! With my background as a Production/Account Manager in agencies, it was a natural step to blend my skills and knowledge. I love it AND understand it! 2) What scares me? Sweetcorn. Seriously, even the word gives me chills! 😫 3) Favourite pastime? Watching horror movies with my cats and fiancé. 💍 4) What makes me emotional? Freddie Mercury songs. I ADORE him! 🎶 5) Favourite restaurant? Six by Nico – I’ve tried every menu since it opened! 6) Would I change anything about my job? Nope! Well, maybe just the bad rap other recruiters give our sector. Grrrr! 😠 7) Hometown? Wakey! Stay tuned next week to get to know Romy Jones and Becki Burton! Stay tuned next week to get to know Romy Jones and our Founder Becki Burton!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of spending a wonderful sunny afternoon in York, celebrating all things Romy Jones on her home turf. What a gorgeous City York is! From the stunning York Minster to wandering the charming shambles, it provided the perfect backdrop for us to bond as a team and appreciate what we’ve accomplished together. Watch this space as we have some exciting things to come ThePlaceToBe ❤️ Romy Jones Abby Bell Ange Hough Becki Burton #TeamCelebration #York #BirthdayCelebrations #MarketingRecruitment #TeamBonding #HistoricYork

🎉 Celebration Time! 🎉 Today marks a special work anniversary for our very own Romy Jones – happy 2-year anniversary, Romy!💞 We're also celebrating Romy's belated birthday (seeing as she was on holiday) and our best month yet! To make the most of these milestones, the team will be heading out for a celebratory lunch this afternoon. Cheers to many more! #WorkAnniversary #Celebration #TeamSuccess #BestMonthEver

🌿 Happy Yorkshire Day! 🌿 Here at ThePlaceToBe, we’re a proud Yorkshire-based team with a wide-reaching coverage across the UK. We're thrilled to celebrate everything that makes Yorkshire! So…being from Yorkshire apparently means a few things are just non-negotiable: 😁 'Chuffed' is a state of mind. 😟 'Eh?' is our universal word for confusion. 🍠 Homemade Yorkshire puddings are life. 🍵 Yorkshire Tea is the ONLY tea. End of discussion. 🚫 The word 'the'? Nah, we don’t need it. 📢 Our accent? It gets even stronger when we’re together. 🌹 And red roses? Never heard of 'em. Qualities: We’ve got grit, determination, a dry sense of humour, and a love for proper sport. We’re honest, frank, and proud – These traits also make us excellent recruiters!!😊 Our determination helps us find the best talent, our frankness ensures honesty in every conversation, and our humour keeps the journey enjoyable for everyone involved. So, if you're a hiring manager looking for talent or on the hunt for your next challenge and working with a Yorkshire recruiter sounds of interest, get in touch! Here's to celebrating everything that makes Yorkshire – and our team – the best. Even if we do say so ourselves! #YorkshireDay #YorkshireAndProud #ChuffedToBits #YorkshireHumour #TeaAndPuddings #RecruitmentGrit

Super proud of what we have managed to achieve over the last 3 years and we're not stopping! I'm thrilled to share that ThePlaceToBe company page has reached an amazing 15,000 followers on LinkedIn! In just 3 years, we've built an incredible community, and I couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved together. A massive thank you to everyone for your support and keep your eyes peeled for new stuff! 👀 Thanks to the team for all their hard work! Ange Hough Abby Bell Romy Jones and to Kyle Wilkinson for our swanky new branding this year!