Join the Advocate Group Team

At Advocate Group, we’re always on the lookout for talented professionals to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re passionate about connecting people with life-changing roles or eager to support our back-office functions, we offer a breadth of opportunities across recruitment and corporate disciplines. Explore careers at Advocate Group and take the next step in your FMCG, CPG, and consumer products recruitment career. 

What Career Opportunities Are Available?

Recruitment Roles in FMCG & CPG

As a recruitment consultant, you’ll specialise in fast-moving consumer goods and consumer packaged goods sectors. You’ll build relationships with candidates and clients, manage end-to-end hiring processes, and leverage market insight to secure top talent across food, drink, beauty, and more. 

Corporate & Support Positions

Our corporate functions keep the business running smoothly. From marketing and HR to IT and operations, we have roles that support growth, nurture our culture, and drive strategic initiatives. Join our support teams to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions behind the scenes. 

Why Work at Advocate Group?

Company Culture & Values

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where personal development and team success go hand in hand. Our core values of integrity, partnership, and innovation guide every decision, ensuring you work with purpose and pride. 

Employee Benefits & Growth

You’ll enjoy private health cover, workplace pension contributions, flexible working options, and continuous training programmes. From formal learning pathways to on-the-job mentorship, we invest in your development and reward your achievements. 

How to Apply for a Job?

Submitting Your CV & Cover Letter

Getting started is simple. Visit our Join the Team page, upload your CV, and attach a brief cover letter that highlights your experience and career goals. We review submissions daily and match you with roles and sector specialisms that suit your skillset.

Interview Process & Timeline

After screening, you’ll meet your consultant for an introductory call. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a formal interview, with feedback provided within one week. We aim to keep the process transparent and efficient, so you always know what to expect.

FAQs

Q: What kinds of recruitment roles can I apply for?
A: Our recruitment team includes entry-level resourcers, mid-level consultants, and senior account managers specialising in FMCG, CPG, and consumer products sectors, covering food, drink, beauty, homeware, and more.

Q: What skills and experience are you looking for in candidates?
A: We seek strong communicators with relationship-building ability, resilience under target-driven conditions, and a passion for sales or talent acquisition; sector knowledge in FMCG/CPG is a plus, but full training is provided.

Q: How does the interview and onboarding process work?
A: After you submit your CV and cover letter, you’ll have a screening call with a recruitment consultant, followed by a face-to-face or video interview. If successful, you’ll receive an offer and join our structured onboarding program on day one.

Q: What career progression opportunities are available?
A: We offer clear promotion pathways - from Consultant to Management and beyond - with quarterly performance reviews, leadership coaching, and internal mentoring to support your development.

Q: What training and development programs do you offer?
A: All new hires complete a bespoke induction, followed by lunch and learn masterclasses on sector trends, sales techniques, and recruitment best practices - plus access to external certifications and e-learning platforms.

Q: How do you support diversity, equity and inclusion?
A: We champion DE&I through inclusive hiring best practices, unconscious bias training, and employee resource groups, ensuring. 

Q: What employee benefits can I expect?
A: Investment in personal and professional development, working-from-home days, insurance and health plans, wellbeing perks and discounts, and no-expense-spared events to celebrate your successes.

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