Recruitment Consultant - London - 6 months

Talent Engagement Manager
Location: London
Contract Length: 6 months

*Urgent 6-Month Contract - Role hiring now!*

This is a *London* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working on *supporting a critical growth phase within a newly established business unit in France.*.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Talent Engagement Manager to support a critical growth phase within a newly established business unit in France. This team is in an exciting early-stage build and is expected to become one of the most significant markets in Europe for the client.

In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, responsible for attracting and engaging high-calibre, diverse commercial talent essential to driving long-term success. As the business unit builds a dynamic, high-performing organisation, you will be instrumental in shaping talent strategies, guiding hiring decisions, and acting as a trusted advisor across hiring, inclusion & diversity, employer branding, and talent insights.

This position offers high visibility among senior stakeholders and will have a direct impact on the client's ability to achieve its performance ambitions. It is ideal for a talent professional who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and who excels in navigating complex, matrixed global structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior leaders in France to deliver best-in-class commercial hiring across priority functions.

• Drive talent engagement strategies that support a diverse, high-performing workforce.

• Act as a consultative partner, influencing and guiding stakeholders to make strong hiring decisions.

• Leverage data insights and market intelligence to shape recruitment strategies and provide actionable recommendations.

• Represent the client's employer brand authentically and compellingly across all candidate touchpoints.

• Ensure a seamless, high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment life cycle.

About You (Candidate Profile)

You are a seasoned in-house Talent Acquisition professional (ideally with CPG experience) with strong talent judgement and a strategic mindset. You thrive in high-growth environments, adapt quickly to change, and are confident operating within matrixed, multinational organisations.

Essential Requirements

• Fluency in French (spoken and written).

• Experience hiring in France, with a strong understanding of the local talent landscape and cultural nuances.

• Strong background in commercial hiring, ideally within CPG/FMCG or similar industries.

• Proven ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders across multiple regions.

• Exceptional consultative skills with the ability to challenge, advise, and drive action.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion in hiring practices.

• Comfortable operating with speed, accountability, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in high-growth markets or environments undergoing rapid expansion.

• Exposure to new market launches or organisational build-outs.

• Understanding of employer branding, recruitment marketing, or talent insights.

Please send your CV or call Toni to discuss further.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We champion differences in technology recruitment and work with clients who actively wish to diversify their talent force - ALL applicants are welcome to apply.