Senior TA Partner

Wade Macdonald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. This role involves shaping talent acquisition strategies and working closely with HR leadership. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in the FMCG sector, be adept at data analysis, and have exceptional relationship management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and significant opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic talent acquisition within FMCG or Consumer Goods sector.
• Background in leading recruitment teams while remaining hands-on at a senior hiring level.
• Ability to build a talent acquisition function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver function-specific talent pipeline strategies in partnership with HR Business Partners.
• Develop KPI metrics and dashboards for analytical data and ROI.
• Lead senior-level hiring and manage relationships with external partners.

Skills

Strategic talent acquisition

Analytical capability

Commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - FMCG

London - Hybrid

£75,000–£85,000 + bonus

About the Client

Our client is a highly established division of an international FMCG client. With national appeal, this highly recognised brand business has ambitious growth plans. With a focus on long-term growth, they embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful chang

About the Successful Applicant

You will bring proven experience in strategic talent acquisition, within FMCG or Consumer Goods sector (food and beverage). A background in leading recruitment teams while remaining hands-on at a senior hiring level is essential. Strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and emotional intelligence will be key to success in this role. They are looking for someone who has previously built a talent acquisition function from the ground up (could have been stand alone or leading a team). Additionally, they are looking for candidates who are in future open to an international posting as this will be a future SLT role.

About the Job

This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Talent Acquisition professional to shape and implement the organisation’s strategic talent pipeline across multiple business functions. Sitting as a key partner to the HR leadership team, you’ll take ownership of proactive talent pooling, longer-term workforce planning, and senior-level (Exec) recruitment across multiple vertical markets.

Duties will include :

• Designing and delivering function-specific talent pipeline strategies in partnership with HR Business Partners
• Provide development of KPI metrics, dashboards for comprehensive analytical data and ROI
• Building long-term candidate pools to support succession and future hiring needs
• Analysing recruitment data to identify trends and optimise sourcing strategies
• Managing relationships with external partners and evaluating PSL performance and ROI
• Leading on senior-level and business-critical hiring, taking a hands-on role in interviewing and assessing candidates
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on market insights, internal capability, and recruitment best practice
• Ensuring a seamless candidate experience while maintaining high levels of discretion and professionalism
• Working closely with the existing Talent Acquisition Partners to align operational and strategic delivery

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organisation and significant scope for growth. You’ll join a business that values accountability and offers the autonomy to drive real change. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, you’ll benefit from hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for career progression in a forward-thinking people function.

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