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Placed

Job search app & recruitment platform

1-20 employees
  • B2C
  • Hospitality
  • B2B
  • Marketplace
  • Recruitment
Chinaworks, Black Prince Road, Vauxhall, SE1 7SJ

Company mission

Placed's mission is to match forward-thinking companies with the next generation of talent.

Otta's take

Theo Margolius headshot

Theo Margolius

COO of Otta

According to Placed, many companies spend a lot of time interviewing the wrong candidates. The founder, Jennifer Johansson, believed that modern companies need modern ways to hire people, which is why she created Placed - a mobile and web app aiming to simplify the hiring process in hospitality, retail, logistics and care.

Employers are able to create a compelling company profile showcasing work culture using videos from employees, testimonials and real team photos that captures the company’s personality and team spirit, while in-app quizzes for candidates bring their skills and personality to life. The platform also offers jobseekers the chance to expand their skills and learn new things about different sectors in order to boost their chances of getting hired.

Since launching in 2017, the Placed App has become a go-to solution for over 300,000 candidates and over 8000 businesses across the UK. Having already seen success working with O2, Lidl and Iceland, its focus is on centralising the recruiting process offered by the app.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and end of year closure
  • Early team option scheme
  • Fantastic growth opportunities and autonomy, opportunity to shape the company, role and function
  • Healthy office snacks and breakfast
  • After work drinks fridge (inclusive of everyone!)
  • Dog friendly office
  • Great central London office location
  • Great smaller, company environment
  • Quarterly team socials
  • The opportunity to work with a team of experienced and dedicated entrepreneurs
  • Up to 15 flexi location days per year
  • Hybrid working
  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • ClassPass membership
  • Octopus Money Coach scheme

Company values

  • The truth is in the numbers - The numbers don’t lie. Data drives us to make better informed decisions.
  • We tread boldly into the unknown - We are unafraid of taking risks and positive about challenges and change. Together we are bold and audacious.
  • Perfection is the enemy of progress - We move fast. We learn fast. We are always breaking new boundaries in order to evolve, and we are comfortable in making mistakes in order to prioritise speed.
  • Kindness elevates, fun innovates - We are mindful that our way of being impacts others. We make time for play and, most of all, we’re kind to each other, enabling us to always bring the best versions of ourselves to work.
  • Laser focus on the return - We discipline ourselves to focus only on what will have the most impact, and always understand the return on investment of all we do.

Founders

Previously worked for 5 years at Quintessentially, first as Business Development Manager for 1 year and then as Head of Nightlife Relations for 4 years.

Investment banking background, working for Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. Has since spent 7+ years in startup management roles in fast-growing startups in London

People progressing

Joined Placed as a Sales Executive to help Placed build pipeline, revenue & get our name out to market. I've mentored new sales staff & have since been Team Leader, recently promoted to Sales Manager.

Endorsements

All

Team energy (3)

Innovative product (3)

My opinions are valued (2)

Great work is recognised (2)

Opportunities to learn (1)

Hard working team (1)

Supportive management (1)

Growing fast (1)

Data-driven decisions (1)

Everyone at Placed is open to new ideas and opinions and listens to their colleagues. Whatever may help the business in its growth stage is up for discussion. These are always shared amongst the team to develop everyone as the business moves forward.

Sales & Account Management

My opinions are valued

Jul 2022

Traditional methods for attracting talent has fallen behind the curve. The tech behind Placed refines the process of sourcing quality & relevant candidates within our target industries.

Sales & Account Management

Innovative product

Jul 2022

The team is on it's way to doubling over the last 6 months and the growth will continue into 2022! Great time to join and have an influence in the success of Placed at this early stage.

Sales & Account Management

Growing fast

Jul 2022

Being a disruptor isn't always easy... I guess if it was it wouldn't be very disruptive! Everyone at Placed is aligned to the mission we have and works hard to achieve this for our clients and set the standard for our future clients too!

Sales & Account Management

Hard working team

Jun 2022

To do what we do well takes a lot of agility and collaboration - We get together as a business and in our teams as much as we can to report back on latest innovations, wins and losses and recognise the work that goes into these game changing initiatives.

Sales & Account Management

Great work is recognised

Jun 2022

The market we're in is flooded with companies doing a variation on the same thing. Standing out is hard and staying ahead can be even harder. Our product is improving all the time and the more it's used, the smarter it gets - as an Account Manager, that's pretty handy!

Sales & Account Management

Innovative product

Jun 2022

A brilliant solution for the challenges of todays recruitment world! Thought through from start to finish and truly impactful. It's great to know there is a strong product behind you and it will make a difference across the industry.

Sales & Account Management

Innovative product

Jun 2022

The whole team are approachable and welcoming, and the leadership team are fantastic at inspiring, motivating and engaging with everyone. I will never be afraid to approach any one person. My direct manager cares about me as a human before me in role, and that makes me want to go further for the brand.

Sales & Account Management

Supportive management

Jun 2022

With a mix of WFH and a brilliant new office space in a key London location, we have a great balance! Everyone gets involved in everything we do and despite individual roles, everyone is super helpful across the different functions. Lets not forget the quarterly socials, after work drinkies and celebrating everyone's key milestones and birthdays!

Sales & Account Management

Team energy

Jun 2022

All successes are recognised company wide, it is a great atmosphere and every team member is fully committed into the Placed mission.

Operations & Strategy

Great work is recognised

Jun 2022

Every team, from Sales to Marketing to Senior Leadership make decisions based on what the data tells them. There are weekly KPI meetings so that the whole company knows the current numbers and why certain decisions were made.

Operations & Strategy

Data-driven decisions

Jun 2022

Every member of the team is full of energy and is buzzing about what we do. We are in a really exciting time with some crazy growth which makes the whole atmosphere electric.

Operations & Strategy

Team energy

Jun 2022

At Placed, I have the opportunity to get involved in lots of different projects, meaning that I am constantly learning from others within the team. The increase in responsibility is exciting and means that the opportunity to continue to learn is vast.

Operations & Strategy

Opportunities to learn

Apr 2021

Placed's culture allows everyone to openly ask questions and bring their ideas, experiences and opinions to the table. Our Founder shows real excitement about new ideas and processes which encourages everyone to speak their mind and keep asking questions. It's great to know that my own ideas are shaping our work!

Operations & Strategy

My opinions are valued

Apr 2021

Everyone at Placed is so passionate about what they do and how their work will not only support but also enhance the success of others. We work together to make sure that we're all working towards the same goals. Collaboration is our forte!

Operations & Strategy

Team energy

Apr 2021

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