Recruitment for the creative sector.
We believe that s**t hires, lead to s**t jobs, which is no good for anyone, that's why we only place candidates in roles where they can thrive, in their very own place to be.
NO MORE
S**T HIRES
It’s simple. We get to know you and we get to know them. So we can match you together. Of course there is a lot of detail and structure behind the processes we follow and methods we use, but we are not going to bore you with that here…
Our Process
1. BRIEF
It starts with the brief. This is not about getting the job description from you (obviously we will take that too). If we are working with you for the first time then to begin we really need to spend time understanding your business and most importantly your culture. We prefer to do this face to face in your offices.
3. HIRE
We are then on to the hire. We’ll talk you through our shortlist, you’ll select who you want to interview and when and we’ll do the rest.
When you’ve found your person, we take care of all the feedback and work with you to ensure we make a successful offer. We don’t stop there, we are in continual contact with you and your new team member right to the day they begin.
We find that by working with you exclusively on your role, you get the best results. It provides a focused, dedicated search for the right fit for your agency, there's no scatter gun approach here.
Exclusive Search
Sometimes you require a bit of flexibility, a short term piece of work, a short notice piece of work or just a sudden influx! Freelance and contract resources enable you to flex your team up and down quickly to meet the demand.
Freelance and Contract
You have won a new client, you need to build a team of multiple and varying roles, fast. Our retained project service is made for this.
Retained Project
We become part of you. An extension of your talent team. For a fixed monthly charge and reduced placement fees you get a dedicated service.
Retained Service
Services We Provide
2.SEARCH
Then comes the search. We can’t share our methods here, that’s our secret sauce. But rest assured, we are well connected and it's extensive.
We know the candidate market, where and how to find those hard to find, hidden gems. The candidate screening is the most important part. We really get under the skin of their outlook, attitude and motivators. We have to be sure anyone we shortlist to our clients not just fits the requirements of the role but your culture. We are not just going to send CVs and hope something sticks.
Our Team
BECKI BURTON
07841 637 539
Executive and Senior Hire Specialist
Becki has been in recruitment since 2007, starting out in healthcare before realising she craved something more creative and fast-paced. In 2012, she found her perfect fit in marketing recruitment—especially the agency world, which suits her personality to a tee!
In 2021, she took the leap and launched ThePlaceToBe with a mission to change the perception of recruiters and bring proper recruitment consultancy back, focusing on understanding clients challenges and providing proper solutions. All through real relationships, meeting people, and truly understanding both clients and candidates. Now specialising in senior appointments and working closely with owners of small to medium-sized agencies not just find top talent but also build growth and team strategies that set them up for long-term success. With years of experience and an enviable network, Becki thrives on solving even the trickiest client briefs.
Outside of work, you’ll find her hanging out with her husband, Bella, her Italian Greyhound, her two mischievous cats, Dizzy and Rascal and her circle of friends. She’s a big fan of eating out, dog walks, holidays and a good catch-up over drinks!
ROMY JONES
07933 181 939
Senior Client Services Specialist
Romy spent over a decade in the fast-paced world of fashion, building an impressive track record in account management, relationship building, and driving sales with some of London’s biggest fashion brands. After an adventure in Sweden, she made her way back to Yorkshire and found her perfect fit at ThePlaceToBe.
With a strong network of Client Services specialists, Romy partners with some of Yorkshire’s top agencies, known for her ability to match talent not just on skills but on culture fit, too. Her reputation is built on trust, insight, and an instinct for finding the perfect match.
Outside of work? Romy is CEO of a very busy household, mum to two little ones (soon to be three!), wife to a Welsh Geordie, and currently navigating the chaos of a house renovation. Superwoman? Pretty much!
ANGE HOUGH
07568 110 028
Design and Creative Specialist
Ange started her career in a buzzing marketing agency, mastering the world of production and print buying before making the leap to Account Manager. This gave her a real, behind-the-scenes understanding of agency life—so when she moved into recruitment in 2011, she knew exactly what creatives needed (sometimes before they did!).
She briefly dabbled in recruiting for in-house marketing roles but quickly realised her heart belonged in the fast-paced, ever-evolving agency world. Joining ThePlaceToBe brought her back to what she loves most, connecting top creative talent with the best agencies out there. Ange is all about making recruitment exciting. She’s fun, full of energy, and genuinely passionate about helping people find the perfect fit. If you get the chance to work with her, whether you’re hiring or job-hunting, you’re in for a great time.
When she’s not matchmaking talent with agencies, you’ll find her living her best life with her fiancé and their adorable fur babies.
JP
07521 471 875
Digital specialist
James has been passionate about ICT and Marketing since his early years as a child which progressed him into a Business Computing degree back in 2006. Since graduating, he developed a love for all things people which naturally lead to a career within the recruitment industry. James joined ThePlaceToBe with a wealth of knowledge and experience after 10 successful years working technical/digital marketing recruitment across the London, Leeds and Manchester markets. There is nothing James loves more than helping a candidate in finding their next career step!
JP spends most of his time with his football fanatic daughter, Imogen and watching sport (mostly football, F1 and boxing), reading and DJing (although his rave days are far behind him)
BRIDIE WRAY
07845 634 699
PR, Social and Content Specialist
A true creative at heart, Bridie kicked off her career in live music events and marketing before making the leap into agency business development. From touring Europe with Snow Patrol to delivering a public talk on AR in Fintech, she’s never shied away from big moments! Her journey eventually led her into Account Management, focusing on FMCG and retail in the beauty space.
With hands-on experience across marketing, social media, PR, and content, Bridie understands the industry inside out. Over the years, she’s built an impressive network and is now bringing her expertise to ThePlaceToBe, connecting top talent with the best opportunities.
Outside of work, you’ll find Bridie experimenting in the kitchen, creating abstract art as a side hustle, or whipping up one of her famous cocktails (weekend treat, anyone?). As a busy single mum to her son, she juggles it all with style—proof that multitasking really is an art!
LIAM DALE
07860 351 982
Client Services Specialist
With over 8 years of experience in both the legal and sales sectors, and 2 years in recruitment, Liam has developed a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the market and, leverages his industry knowledge and network to find the right fit for clients and candidates alike. Liam's big heart and warming personality is extremely well suited to the client services market, making him a natural at fit for ThePlaceToBe
Outside of ThePlaceToBe, Liam is a keen musician who loves nothing more than hitting the town on a weekend and spending his Sundays walking his Chinese Shar Pei, Nelly.
GEE VINTON
07857 372 306
Resourcer
Gee is a creative at heart! Coming from a creative background after living in London for two years, she moved to Leeds and into the recruitment sector in 2021, and never looked back - specialising in marketing roles for the past two years and is now at ThePlaceToBe where she is using her wealth of industry knowledge and passion for the creative sector to source talented people for roles with some of the best agencies in the UK.
In her spare time, you’ll find her either up a climbing wall, at a gig, or on a hike telling everyone it’s not that much further.
ABBY BELL
PR, Social and Content Specialist
Currently on maternity leave, Abby spent 5 years working in recruitment, cutting her teeth in the Construction sector, including Executive Search across a Northern remit. Following that, Abby has more recently been working for Amazon alongside Selling Partners by recruiting them to join an internal Partnership Programme. Here she helps them grow their business even further on the world's largest e-commerce platform, focusing heavily on their marketing strategy. Abby came to The Place to Be to couple her strong interest in marketing and consumer behaviour with her career in recruitment.
Likes - reality TV, cooking and eating out, drinking wine, enjoying being newly engaged and taking photos of their North Macedonian rescue dog, Missy.
BELLA
Chief Morale Officer & Head of Security
Meet Bella, the real boss of ThePlaceToBe. As both Chief Morale Officer and Head of Security, she takes a dual approach to office life—keeping spirits high while making sure no rival recruiters sneak in unannounced. Her day is a busy mix of greeting visitors with enthusiastic zoomies, keeping a watchful eye (and nose) on snack distribution, and ensuring the team stays motivated—mainly by looking adorable until she’s rewarded with treats. Ever-vigilant, she protects the office from any suspicious activity, particularly if it involves unclaimed biscuits.
Fiercely loyal and always on duty (unless it’s nap time), Bella is the true MVP of the team. Approach with caution… unless you come bearing snacks.
HOW ABOUT YOU?
We're always looking for the new people to add to our team.
Passionate about people? Then we want to hear from you.
Share your CV to becki@theplacetobeagency.com