Interim Talent Engagement Lead

1st Executive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Interim Talent Engagement Lead, fluent in French, to support a major FMCG organization in London. This hybrid role focuses on commercial hiring to facilitate the company's growth in France, especially as it aims to double its workforce by mid-2026. Candidates should have a strong background in commercial hiring and stakeholder engagement, bringing valuable experience in the FMCG sector. This position is urgent, offering a competitive rate of £260 per day until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Hiring, ideally within a CPG / FMCG environment.
• Fluency in French with experience in hiring in France.
• End-to-end experience in head-hunting and talent assessment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to guide decisions and processes.
• Influence and engage business leaders throughout hiring.

Skills

Commercial Hiring Experience

French Fluency

Stakeholder Engagement

Talent Assessment

Job description

Job Overview

Interim Talent Engagement Lead £260pd

Role: Talent Engagement Lead - French Language required

Rate: £260 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client: Major FMCG Organisation

Location: London (hybrid 1-2 days per week)

Duration: To July 2026 (scope to extend)

An exciting opportunity for an Interim Talent Engagement Lead to play a pivotal role in a global FTSE 100 FMCG organisation during a major phase of expansion in France. This is a chance to drive a high-impact talent agenda, supporting the business as it more than doubles its French headcount by mid-2026. You'll focus on commercial hires, powering growth across revenue generation, activation, and operations.

Responsibilities

You will partner with stakeholders, guiding them through decisions and processes, influencing, engaging, and holding the business to account.

Requirements

• Experience in Commercial Hiring, ideally within a CPG / FMCG environment
• French fluency is a must-have, ideally with prior experience hiring in France.
• End-to-end experience, well versed with head-hunting, talent judgement, and talent assessment.
• Strong stakeholder / manager engagement and influencing ability.

This is an urgent need - if interested, apply asap, any questions email [e-mail]