Interim Talent Engagement Lead - French speaking £285pd

1st Executive; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major recruitment consultancy is seeking an Interim Talent Engagement Lead to support a global FMCG organization during a critical expansion phase. The role requires fluency in French and experience in commercial hiring, particularly within the FMCG sector. The consultant will drive talent agendas and partner with stakeholders to double the French workforce by mid-2026. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £285, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Hiring within CPG/FMCG environment.
• Fluency in French required, with experience in hiring in France.
• End-to-end hiring experience with talent assessment skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing ability.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact talent agenda during major business expansion.
• Partner with stakeholders to guide hiring decisions and processes.
• Support the business in doubling French headcount by mid-2026.

Skills

Commercial Hiring Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Fluency in French

Influencing Skills

Job description

Interim Talent Engagement Lead £285pd

Role: Talent Engagement Lead - French Language required

Rate: £285 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.

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]