Chris Dickenson

Chris Dickenson

Co-Founder - Advocate Group

About Me

Managing Director and Co-Founder of one of the UK’s leading consumer product recruitment specialists. We serve clients ranging from major blue-chips to some of the industry’s most exciting start-ups, and to say that I’m proud of the market position we have attained would be an understatement.

Over more than a decade we have amassed exceptional client and candidate partners, and have cemented our reputation as a trusted talent partner to global brands like Monster Energy, Danone, Henkel, Ferrero, and Wolverine. In addition, we have supported many innovative, growth and challenger brands to increase their market position through top talent provision.

The success of The Advocate Group is, of course, down to the dedication of our proven teams.

Supported by industry-leading technology, proven strategy, and a deep network of specialist talent we have achieved:

• 3:1 interview-to-placement ratio.
That means that, for every three candidates we have out on interview, one secures a role.

• 96% retention.
Our retention rate is market leading – 96% of the people that we place are still with that organisation 12 months later.

• 92% right-first-time shortlists.
Of the placements we make in roles that we work exclusively (which is the vast majority), 92% are hired from our first shortlist.

• 28 days average time to hire.
From briefing to the point of offer, our turnaround time on average is 28 days.

Our Recruitment Solutions:

• Search & Selection.
• Project Recruitment.
• Embedded Talent.
• Executive Search.
• Contract Recruitment.
• Market Mapping.

Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Next Recruitment Project:

My Posts

August 07, 2026

How to Hire a Food Technologist in the UK During BRCGS Audit Season

UK Food Technologist hires during BRCGS audit season need a specific playbook. Full breakdown of scoping, sourcing and interview compression for 2026.
August 07, 2026

What HFSS 2026 Regulations Changed for FMCG Sales and Marketing Hires

HFSS 2026 pushed FMCG sales and marketing job specs into new territory. Full breakdown of what changed and how hiring managers need to respond.
August 07, 2026

How UK Food Manufacturers Cut Time to Fill Technical Roles Below 21 Days in 2026

UK food manufacturers hitting sub-21-day time-to-fill on technical roles use four operational levers. Full breakdown of what works in 2026.
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