Interim Talent Engagement Lead

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Talent Engagement Lead to support a major FMCG organisation during a significant expansion in France. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial hiring, be fluent in French, and possess strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers competitive pay at £260 per day and presents an exciting opportunity to influence talent strategy as the company aims to double its French workforce by mid-2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Hiring, ideally within a CPG/FMCG environment.
• Fluency in French is mandatory, with prior experience hiring in France.
• End-to-end hiring experience with head-hunting and talent judgement.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive a high-impact talent agenda to increase French headcount.
• Partner with stakeholders, guiding them through decisions and processes.
• Influence, engage, and hold the business accountable.

Skills

Commercial Hiring

French fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Talent assessment

Job description

Interim Talent Engagement Lead - French speaking £260pd

Role: Talent Engagement Lead - French Language required

Client: Major FMCG Organisation

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]