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.

Active jobs

National Account Manager

Warrington
Cheshire
£55k - 70k per year + Benefits
Do you enjoy building channels, not just managing them? Want to take ownership of a £5m+ retail channel with a clear path to double it? Confident leading relationships in a fragmented, independent market? I'm working with a well established consumer business looking for a NAM / Channel Manager to help rebuild and scale a key retail channel that's been underinvested in recent years.

National Account Executive

Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
£30k - 35k per year
Would you like to join a fast-growing FMCG brand with a strong presence across major UK grocery retailers? Privately owned and generating millions in turnover, the business is currently ranked #3 in its category and has clear ambitions to double in size. With established relationships across key accounts, the business is focused on expanding distribution, strengthening retailer partnerships, and driving category growth through a highly commercial and collaborative approach. As the National Account Executive, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering these growth plans across core retail accounts. The Role: Support the National Account Manager with the management of major retail accounts across grocery and high street Work closely with National Account Managers and report directly to the Senior Account Manager Support the development and execution of promotional and POS strategies Identify opportunities to increase distribution and expand product listings Analyse sales performance and provide insights to support commercial decisions Play a key role in identifying and supporting new business development opportunities About You: Experience in an B2C sales role Exposure to supporting retail accounts Strong commercial awareness and understanding of category growth strategies Confident working with data and drawing actionable insights Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ambitious, proactive, and keen to develop a long-term career in sales 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.

HR Business Partner

Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Competitive
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.

Hygiene Manager

Bradford
West Yorkshire
£45k - 58k per year
Hygiene Manager Bradford | Onsite The Advocate Group are proud to be partnering with a global food and beverage manufacturing business to recruit a Hygiene Manager for a key production site. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll take ownership of hygiene strategy, systems, and standards across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll play a critical role in food safety, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, while leading and developing a high-performing team. The role Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for all hygiene-related activities across the site, including factory environments, storage, and hygiene systems. You'll define, implement, and continuously improve hygiene and CIP processes, ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and environmental standards. Key responsibilities Lead and manage all site hygiene operations, ensuring standards are consistently met Define and validate hygiene and CIP processes across daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning Develop HACCP-aligned hygiene systems, including escalation procedures Monitor performance through ATP testing, swabbing, and microbiological analysis Own calibration systems for hygiene equipment, ensuring compliance with national standards Lead GMP, hygiene, CIP, and internal audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times Drive continuous improvement across hygiene performance, cost, and efficiency Manage hygiene budgets including chemicals, consumables, and equipment Lead, coach, and develop the hygiene team to deliver best-in-class standards Support investigations into non-conformance, audit findings, and out-of-spec results Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, operations, engineering, and external partners CIP & systems ownership Lead validation and ongoing performance of CIP systems Conduct annual CIP health checks including fail-safes, alarms, and set points Define testing regimes and critical parameters aligned to product and regulatory requirements Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and optimise performance Ensure SOPs and procedures support a right-first-time approach About you HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 qualified Strong working knowledge of CIP systems and hygiene validation Experience in food manufacturing within a hygiene, technical, or operations role Understanding of microbiology and food safety principles Internal audit and root cause analysis experience Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety standards Strong leadership and team development capability Continuous improvement mindset with a data-driven approach Benefits Cash car allowance 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off 14.5% pension (5% employee / 9.5% employer) Private medical insurance Life assurance and critical illness cover Enhanced family-friendly and carers policies Learning and development opportunities If you're looking for a role where you can shape hygiene strategy, lead a team, and make a real impact in a global manufacturing environment, this is a fantastic opportunity. 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.

Logistics and Operations Assistant

London
London
£25k - 28k per year + benefits and discretionary bonus
Ready to step into a role where marketing meets procurement at scale? We're partnering with a globally recognised, high-growth brand to find a driven and detail-focused Logistics and Operations Assistant to support a major strategic project across EMEA. This is not your typical procurement role. You'll sit at the heart of a dynamic commercial and marketing function, working across international teams, managing vendors, and ensuring campaigns and activations are delivered seamlessly. You'll play a key role in supporting the rollout and ongoing management of a marketing procurement strategy across EMEA, ensuring everything from sourcing to delivery runs smoothly. Working closely with senior stakeholders across marketing, finance, legal, and international teams, you'll be instrumental in keeping operations tight, efficient, and commercially sound.

Facilities Assistant

Uxbridge
London
Competitive Salary and Benefits
We're currently recruiting on behalf of one of the most recognisable, high-octane brands on the planet - a business that doesn't do average, doesn't do slow, and definitely doesn't do boring. This is your chance to step into a Facilities Assistant role where attitude matters just as much as experience. If you've got the drive, the work ethic, and the energy to match the environment - we want to hear from you.

People & Culture Assistant

Warrington
Cheshire
£28k - 32k per year + Benefits
Do you enjoy being the go to person that keeps things organised and running smoothly? Are you someone who takes pride in getting the details right and delivering a great experience for others? Looking for a role where you can build a career in HR within a fast-paced, people-first environment? We're partnering with a growing UK based FMCG business to hire a People & Culture Assistant into their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a company going through a genuine transformation, moving towards a more modern, people-focused HR function.

Raw Material Planner - EMEA

Uxbridge
London
Competitive Salary and Package
We're partnering with Monster Energy on two key hires within their EMEA Operations team-and these are not your typical planning roles. This is a chance to step into a business that thrives on pace, scale, and transformation, where planning isn't just about numbers-it's about driving performance across a global supply chain. You'll be joining a team that's evolving fast-moving towards a more data-led, forward-looking planning model with a 3-year horizon mindset. These are technically strong planning roles-ideal for individuals who can go beyond execution and truly understand, interpret, and influence through data.

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