FMCG Recruitment

Advocate Group is the UK’s leading FMCG recruitment agency UK, providing specialist FMCG recruitment services and consumer goods recruitment expertise. We support brands across consumer products, CPG, and food & drink sectors with end-to-end solutions - from global FMCG talent acquisition to supply chain hires. With 96% placement retention and over 20 years of consumer product recruitment experience, our network delivers fast, high-quality placements. 

FMCG recruitment is the process of sourcing and placing professionals in high-turnover consumer goods roles — from supply chain to C-suite - ensuring you build teams that drive growth. For insight into the sustainability pressures shaping today’s FMCG market, read the truth about FMCG sustainability.

What Is FMCG Recruitment?

Consumer Goods Recruitment Defined

Consumer goods recruitment covers roles across product development, marketing, sales, and operations within fast-moving consumer goods. Advocate Group’s FMCG recruitment services UK connect you to candidates who understand category dynamics, consumer behaviour, and regulatory standards. 

Global FMCG Talent Acquisition Explained

Our global FMCG talent acquisition harnesses international networks and data-driven insights. We map markets, benchmark salaries, and engage passive talent to deliver diverse shortlists for roles spanning local brand managers to global commercial directors. 

How to Choose an FMCG Recruitment Agency?

Evaluating FMCG Recruitment Services & Expertise

When evaluating FMCG recruitment services, look for proven placements, transparent processes, and niche sector knowledge. Advocate Group’s market-leading track record in CPG recruitment services and food & drink recruitment demonstrates our ability to fill specialist roles quickly. 

Key Questions for FMCG Recruitment Agency UK Partners

Ask potential partners about their global reach, talent pipelining, and DE&I practices. Enquire how they source supply chain professionals and executive leaders, and whether they provide post-hire support to ensure retention. 

What Roles Are Included in FMCG Recruitment?

Food & Drink Recruitment Specialists

Our food & drink recruitment specialists cover the full commercial lifecycle - from Sales, Marketing, and eCommerce to Category, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth. We also place experts in Operations, Technical/NPD, HR, Finance, Legal, and IT. Leveraging deep sector insight and specialist networks, leveraging sector networks to uncover hard-to-find talent. 

FMCG Supply Chain & CPG Executive Search

From procurement planners to board-level CPG executive search, Advocate Group sources supply chain professionals and senior leaders who optimise operations and drive strategic growth. 

Why Choose Advocate Group for FMCG Recruitment?

Proven FMCG Recruitment Agency UK Track Record

We deliver people-first, commercially focused recruitment across the FMCG landscape - with a 96% first-year retention rate and long-standing partnerships with industry leaders. Our reputation is built on strategic hiring decisions, market insight, and measurable impact for every client we support. 

Consumer Products & CPG Recruitment Services Focus

Our consumer products recruitment services and CPG expertise ensure every placement aligns with your culture and commercial goals, delivering both speed and quality. 

FAQs

Q: What is FMCG recruitment?

A: FMCG recruitment focuses on sourcing and placing professionals in fast-moving consumer goods roles, from operations to executive leadership.

Q: How to choose an FMCG recruitment agency?

A: Look for deep sector expertise, proven placements, market insights, and DE&I practices.

Q: What roles are included in FMCG recruitment?

A: Product development, supply chain, sales, marketing, and C-suite positions in consumer goods companies.

Q: How long does an FMCG search take?

A: Typically four weeks, depending on role level and market conditions.

Did you know, we are also experts in Beauty & Cosmetics recruitment, Consumer Packaged Goods recruitment, Drinks recruitment, Fashion recruitment, FMCG recruitment, Food recruitment, Health & Wellbeing recruitment, Homeware recruitment and Toys & Games recruitment? You can view all of our recruitment specialisms to find the team that’s best for your needs or you can browse all of our current FMCG and Retail Sector jobs.

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HR Generalist

Uxbridge
Greater London
Market related
HR Generalist - EMEA - 12-Month FTC Monster Energy | EMEA Exclusively recruited by The Advocate Group The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with Monster Energy to recruit two HR Generalists into their EMEA HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised, high-growth brand and play a key role in supporting a diverse, international workforce. About Monster Energy Monster Energy Company is a NASDAQ-listed global organisation and the owner of one of the world's most iconic energy drink brands. Operating across approximately 141 countries with over 3,600 employees, Monster is fast-paced, bold and disruptive, with a brand and culture that values performance, individuality and growth. The role As an HR Generalist, you'll provide hands-on, end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle, partnering closely with managers and employees across the EMEA region. Reporting to the Senior HR Operations Manager, you'll advise on a broad range of HR matters including recruitment, employee relations, policy, compliance and HR projects. Key responsibilities Managing the full recruitment lifecycle and supporting hiring managers with effective hiring decisions Coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes in line with company policy and local legislation Advising managers and employees on performance, engagement and day-to-day people matters Leading employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and redundancies Managing leave of absence processes and liaising with internal and external providers Ensuring compliance with local employment law across EMEA and consistent application of HR policies Supporting visa, sponsorship and international transfer processes where required Maintaining accurate HR data across systems including SAP SuccessFactors Contributing to HR projects, policy development and continuous process improvement About you Proven experience in a broad HR Generalist role, ideally within a fast-paced or international environment Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment legislation Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident, professional communicator with a collaborative approach Comfortable working with HR systems and data CIPD Level 7 qualified or working towards completion (preferred) Why join? Work for a globally recognised, high-growth brand Exposure to complex, international HR across EMEA Join a collaborative, high-performing HR team Two roles available due to continued business growth If you're an HR Generalist looking to take the next step with an iconic brand, apply now via The Advocate Group. 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

Social Media Coordinator

Uxbridge
Greater London
£32k - 36.5k per year + Benefits + Bonus
Is Instagram and TikTok where you do your best thinking, tracking trends, shaping narratives, and building communities in real time? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-ownership social and content role within a globally recognised, high-energy drinks portfolio, working across music, sport, lifestyle, and culture-led brands with genuine autonomy and visibility. If you're someone who lives and breathes social, understands culture, and wants more than just "posting and scheduling", this role offers the chance to take real ownership, build trust fast, and grow into a bigger remit.

Legal Counsel

Uxbridge
Greater London
Market related
Legal Counsel - Commercial & Operations The Advocate Group are proud to represent a global FMCG business seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, commercial thinking, and legal expertise are highly valued. The Role: Working closely with the in-house legal team, you will: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, including distribution, manufacturing, logistics, services, software licenses, leases, and procurement contracts across the UK and EMEA. Provide practical legal advice to support business strategy and decision-making. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to manage legal risks effectively. Support and mentor junior legal team members. Maintain contract templates and ensure best practice in contract management. What We're Looking For: Qualified solicitor with strong commercial contract experience. Experience in FMCG or wider Manufacturing sectors Experiences in handling commercial contracts for Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics or Procurement. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues. Positive, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment. Why This Role? You'll join a small, tight-knit, and non-hierarchical legal team, working closely with senior colleagues and US counterparts. The business is energetic, ambitious, and fun, offering a truly entrepreneurial environment for a proactive lawyer who wants to make an impact. 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

Accounts Payable Team Leader

Uxbridge
London
£35k - 39k per year + discretionary bonus and benefits
Are you all about Accounts Payable, all the time? Do you want to lead a small but mighty team? We're supporting an incredible, global FMCG brand to find their next AP Team Lead and it could be you!

Marketing Executive

Didcot
London
£27k - 30k per year + benefits and discretionary bonus
Are you a retail marketing pro that's passionate about all things POS, Print and PR? Do you want to be part of a trusted lifestyle and outdoor brand that blends performance, comfort, and style-built for people who live life outdoors and love what they do? This this might just be the job for you!

Field Sales Executive

London
London
£28k per year + Company Vehicle + £6,000 OTE Bonus
Do you have the energy, drive, and ambition to take your sales career to the next level with one of the most powerful brands on the planet? Monster Energy is expanding its Grocery Field Team and looking for passionate, commercially driven individuals to join the movement. This is your chance to be part of a brand that defines energy, attitude, and success.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Uxbridge
London
£44k - 48k per year + benefits and discretionary bonus
Are you an Accounts Payable Pro? Do you have a passion for leading your team from the front? We're supporting an incredible, global FMCG brand to find their next AP Supervisor and it could be yours! This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced, transformation-led finance environment.

Regional Sales Director

Florida
Florida
£98.4k - 112.5k per year + Bonus and Benefits
Regional Sales Director

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