Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Wade Macdonald; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

A prominent recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior HR Recruitment Consultant to lead strategic talent acquisition efforts within the FMCG sector. You will design talent pipeline strategies and manage senior-level recruitment, emphasizing analytical capability and leadership skills. The role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and significant growth opportunities in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic talent acquisition within FMCG or Consumer Goods sector.
• Background in leading recruitment teams at a senior hiring level.
• Open to future international postings.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver function-specific talent pipeline strategies.
• Develop KPI metrics and dashboards for analytical data.
• Build long-term candidate pools.
• Analyze recruitment data to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Manage relationships with external partners.

Skills

Strategic talent acquisition

Leadership

Analytical capability

Commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Senior HR Recruitment Consultant - Finding the best talent for clients & helping candidates find their next role!

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - FMCG

London - Hybrid

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 change.

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
• Providing development of KPI metrics, dashboards for comprehensive analytical data and ROI
• Building long‑term candidate pools to support succession and future hiring needs
• Analyzing 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Food and Beverage Services