FMCG Recruitment

Can you turn complex commercial data into a compelling story that influences senior leaders' decisions? Are you ready to shape how a fast-moving EMEA business understands its performance - and where it goes next? We're looking for a Commercial Insights Manager to lead and elevate commercial reporting across the EMEA & OSP region. This is a high-impact role at the heart of commercial strategy, responsible for turning complex data into clear, compelling insights that shape senior decision-making.

Would you like to join a globally recognised FMCG brand with a strong heritage in quality, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit? As the HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with Industrial leaders to help deliver the site's strategic objectives through effective, commercially focused people practices. The Role: - Partnering with site leadership to understand operational goals and workforce requirements - Supporting workforce planning activity, including hiring timelines, capability mapping and resource profiling - Providing expert advice and guidance across all employee relations matters - Building strong relationships with managers and employee representatives, maintaining visible presence across the production environment - Embedding a high-performance culture through coaching, performance review support, development boards and succession planning - Supporting reward and recognition processes, including pay review and bonus cycles - Identifying learning and development needs and supporting delivery of capability initiatives aligned to safety and compliance standards - Supporting organisational development and audit activity, ensuring governance standards, accurate record keeping and effective reporting About You: - Proven HR Business Partner experience within a large, complex organisation - Strong employee relations expertise with the ability to manage complex cases confidently and professionally - The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery - Excellent stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence at all levels - Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities independently - A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong coaching capability A passion for driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement across industrial teams If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today. Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk Phone: 07537163606 We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Would you like to join an international marketing services agency, partnering with some of the world's most recognisable retail and consumer brands? With a strong strategic backbone and in-house creative and production capabilities, the business delivers integrated solutions that drive growth at every stage of the customer journey. As the Senior Client Service Director, you will role model outstanding client leadership, looking beyond day-to-day delivery to drive broader client development and strategic growth. The Role: - Leading and developing Key Account Plans to drive continual growth and broaden service offering - Building proactive, senior-level client relationships and identifying new business opportunities - Owning account profitability, forecasting turnover and ensuring strong financial management across projects - Overseeing budgets, cost estimates, invoicing and billable time utilisation - Taking responsibility for annual Client Satisfaction Surveys and action planning - Managing and developing a team of ADs, SAMs, AMs and AEs, setting the standard for quality and client partnership - Acting as an escalation point to ensure seamless service delivery - Building strong cross-functional relationships with Strategy and Production teams About You: - Proven experience operating at Account Director level (or above) within a marketing agency - Strong people leader with the ability to inspire, develop and performance-manage teams - Experience in retail or shopper marketing environments - Commercially astute with strong financial and forecasting capability - Strong organisational, prioritisation and project management skills - Confident building relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders - Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to achieve and exceed goals If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today. Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk Phone: 07537163606 We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are partnering with an award-winning food business renowned for delivering high-quality products and building strong, long-term retail partnerships. With continued growth and ambitious plans ahead, they are seeking a Senior National Account Manager to lead key retail relationships and drive commercial performance across major UK accounts. The Role As Senior National Account Manager, you will take full ownership of strategic retail accounts, delivering sustainable growth through strong joint business planning, commercial excellence, and collaborative partnerships.

Would you like to join a global spirits business known for century of heritage and craftsmanship? As the Global Comms Manager, you will oversee campaign planning and execution, drive omnichannel implementation, and ensure impactful marketing enablement across global markets. This role is firmly rooted in brand storytelling, audience engagement and commercial impact. The Role: Oversee end-to-end campaign planning and execution across key regional markets Lead omnichannel implementation, ensuring seamless activation across digital, press, partnerships and in-market touchpoints Translate global strategy into clear channel activation plans that markets can execute with confidence Drive consistency across markets and channels while enabling scaling with meaning Build strong, hands-on relationships with market teams, co-creating effective ways of working Partner with agencies on shoots, content creation and campaign roll-out Use audience insights to shape compelling brand narratives, targeting the right consumers in the right way Protect and strengthen brand equity and differentiation in a competitive, saturated market About You: Experienced communications specialist with strong brand communications expertise Proven ability to grow brands globally and build long-term brand equity Strong campaign planning and cross-market coordination experience Skilled in stakeholder management and influencing senior leaders Confident storyteller, able to craft narratives that resonate across cultures Strong agency management experience Experience in FMCG or premium brands Global or regional experience, with sensitivity to cultural nuances Detail-oriented with a clear understanding of the full brand journey If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today. Email: Shelley.burnand@advocate-group.co.uk Phone: 07537163606 We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Advocate Group is proud to be exclusively supporting a globally recognised, fast-FMCG brand in the search for a Technical Specialist to join their EMEA Operations team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious early-career technical professional looking to gain real exposure to international manufacturing, product launches, and cross-functional collaboration within a high-performance FMCG environment.

Do you have the energy, drive, and ambition to elevate your career with one of the most iconic brands in the game? Monster Energy is on the lookout for commercial individuals to be part of their rapid growth in the North London area. This is your chance to really kickstart your sales career with a forward-thinking, progressive business that prioritises its people.

Site Technical Manager Norwich Interim - 3 months - Immediate start required The role The Site Technical Manager will lead and champion a strong food safety and quality culture across the site, ensuring standards are embedded across both technical and operational teams. You will be accountable for ensuring compliance with customer, retailer, and certification requirements, while supporting the delivery of customer, brand, and business objectives. This role sits as part of the site leadership team and works closely with operations, commercial, and central technical functions. Key responsibilities Leadership and management Lead and promote cross-functional ownership of food safety and quality across the site Provide clear leadership and direction to the technical function Contribute to site technical strategy, vision, and continuous improvement Lead technical response during product incidents and recalls Act as a member of the site senior leadership team and technical leadership forum Lead and maintain HACCP systems, including review and evolution Coach, mentor, and develop technical capability across the site Standards and compliance Drive a risk-based approach to food safety management Ensure compliance with customer policies, retailer codes of practice, and external certifications Set, embed, and validate GMP and factory standards through training and audit Manage the internal audit programme to drive improvements in standards and quality Ensure effective management of incidents, recalls, and traceability Lead data-driven investigations with clear root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions Maintain and challenge prerequisite programmes Own and maintain the QMS and food safety systems in line with BRC and retailer standards Lead day-to-day management of BRC and retailer audits, including close-out of non-conformances Support and challenge co-packers to meet accreditation and customer requirements Manage external laboratory testing programmes for raw materials and products Oversee allergen management, risk assessment, verification, and validation Manage site hygiene standards, GMP audits, non-conformances, and concessions Ensure effective investigation, communication, and reporting of customer complaints Validate and verify shelf-life parameters for new and existing products Quality systems and KPIs Measure, trend, and report performance against internal and customer KPIs Ensure the QMS evolves in line with customer requirements, industry standards, and technical developments Customer and stakeholder management Lead all technical aspects of customer visits and audits Build strong, collaborative relationships with customers Develop and deliver robust customer quality plans Ensure customer complaints and technical queries are managed effectively Work closely with commercial and operational teams to manage customer requests About you Qualifications and experience Degree or equivalent in Food Science or a related discipline Minimum 10 years' experience in FMCG or a similar manufacturing environment Strong experience leading technical teams HACCP Level 3 Experience working with retailer quality systems BRC audit and compliance experience Project management experience Skills and personal qualities A credible and confident people leader Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong relationship-building capability Highly organised with strong attention to detail Solutions-focused with strong problem-solving skills Passionate about developing people and building capability Up-to-date knowledge of food safety, quality, and consumer trends Resilient, driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment If this sounds like the right fit for your next career move, I'd love to speak with you! 📧 erin@advocate-group.co.uk Or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy