The Advocate Group

The Advocate Group

Staffing and Recruiting

We are a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and wider consumer product sectors.

About us

At The Advocate Group, we specialise in connecting consumer product organisations with top talent. Over the past decade, we’ve earned a reputation for sourcing exceptional candidates on behalf of brands like Pure Pet Food, Hain Celestial, Organix, and industry leaders such as Monster Energy, William Grant, Henkel, Danone, and Ferrero, making us a trusted recruitment partner for companies of all sizes. Our approach to brand advocate representation means we operate as an extension of your team, ensuring your brand message resonates in the market while providing every candidate with a consistent and positive experience. Here’s what makes us stand out: 👉 Cost-Effective, High-Quality Hiring: Our proven recruitment strategies enhance hiring accuracy and candidate quality while reducing recruitment costs, delivering significant value for your investment. 👉 Rapid Speed-to-Market: Due to the quality of our specialist network, we’re able to respond swiftly to your hiring needs, typically securing top talent within 28 days. Our structured process keeps you informed every step of the way, delivering timely results without compromising quality. 👉 Outstanding Retention Rates: We prioritise cultural alignment and candidate fit, resulting in a 96% retention rate after 12 months and 92% after 24 months. 👉 Inclusive Hiring Practices: For us, inclusivity is key. That’s why we offer gender-balanced shortlists as standard, as well as advanced digital tools that allow us to remove both conscious and unconscious bias from your recruitment process. Search & Selection | Project Recruitment | Embedded Talent | Executive Search | Contract Recruitment | Market Mapping | Inclusive Hiring 📞 0333 772 7200 📧 workwithus@advocate-group.co.uk 🖥 www.advocate-group.co.uk

Website
https://linktr.ee/advocategroup
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Manchester
Type
Partnership
Founded
2012
Specialties
Headhunting

Locations

Employees at The Advocate Group

Updates

  • New year, new retention goals! Did you know that poor mental health costs UK businesses £99 billion annually? 🤯 This year, let’s change the narrative by creating workplaces where employees feel supported, valued, and motivated to stay… Our latest blog shares 6️⃣ essential strategies to improve mental health in the workplace and boost retention, including: ✅ Empowering managers with the right tools and training. ✅ Introducing meaningful wellbeing initiatives. ✅ Investing in personal development and mental health first aid. Make 2025 the year your organisation becomes a leader in retention and wellbeing! Read the blog now and start building a thriving workplace: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eS2g5GDK

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  • It’s time for the annual health hike! What’s your go-to January goal?  Whatever it is, there are plenty of products out there to help you make it happen, including incredible plant-based alternatives, a wide range of low-and-no alcohol drinks, and fitness-focused protein snacks 💪 If you’d love to work with one of the iconic FMCG brands behind these incredible products, get in touch – we recruit on behalf of some of the biggest and most exciting brands in the space.  

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  • Play a critical role in building high-value relationships as part of a leading, ultra-premium spirits company…   Private Client Relationship Manager 📍 London Area 💰 Competitive salary + benefits (including car allowance and bonus) 💬 ‘This is a newly created, high-profile role for an individual who thrives on building exceptional, direct relationships with affluent and high net worth clients (HNW/UHNW).’   This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a globally-renowned brand that is synonymous with excellence and luxury.   Do you have a luxury mindset and proven experience delivering sales of high-value products?   Then this is a role you won’t want to miss out on 👇

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  • CALLING ALL FMCG MARKETERS! 🚀 Are you ready to embark on your next challenge in 2025? Our marketing recruitment experts are partnered with mega brands – think Monster Energy, Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Suntory Global Spirits and Ferrero – that are actively recruiting for ambitious, innovative marketing talent… We have two specialist marketing consultants, covering everything from brand marketing to shopper activation and even category! 🍾 Drinks: Erin Lewis 🍫 Food: John Carr Interested? Let us know in the poll below 👇 or connect with one of our specialists to find out more about our current live roles! 

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  • The festive period is fast approaching… So we wanted to take this opportunity to say happy holidays! We’ll be back in the new year to support you with your recruitment needs, whether you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity with an incredible brand or top talent that can add long-term value to your teams. Have a great couple of weeks and we’ll see you soon!

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  • Storm Darragh wasn’t going to stop us celebrating in true Advocate style… ⭐ At The Advocate Group, we understand that great recruitment is powered by great people – that’s why we believe in coming together to acknowledge the talent behind our successes. As is tradition, we gathered colleagues from across the country to take stock of all the incredible things they’ve achieved this year! There were awards given out for: 🏆 Big billers. 🏆 Significant contributors. 🏆 High-performing teams. And many, many more! We’re proud to be more than just a leading recruitment company; we’re also a community that appreciates the people who make it happen. Our events are always unforgettable (even with a last-minute venue change) – take a look for yourself 👇

  • Some of the top soft drinks trends for 2025 have been revealed… There’s been a lot of change in this exciting category over the last few years – so, what can we expect in the year ahead? Here’s what you need to know, according to new analysis from GUNNA Drinks | Vitamin-Boosted Soda | Always Plastic-Free: ♻ Consumers are increasingly loyal to (and happy to pay a premium for) planet-friendly products. 📈 It’s about more than just flavour, with demand for functional drinks that deliver wellness benefits continuing to climb. 🥤 The RTD market is predicted to grow by 15% in 2025, showing that consumers still prioritise convenience. 👅 Flavour innovation is at the forefront in this increasingly competitive category, with flavour influencing 59% of consumers’ buying decisions. 🍺 Almost half of 18-to-24-year-olds prefer low-and-no ABV alternatives to their alcoholic counterparts. Any surprises or missed opportunities in here? 🤔

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  • North West SNAMs! Like the sound of heading up a HUGE grocery account for a category captain across a multitude of excellent branded products? If you have a passion for food and drink and want to work for a globally-recognised brand, here’s what you need to know: Senior National Account Manager 📍 Manchester (hybrid) 💰 £65,000 + car allowance + bonus 🛒 Grocery experience required 💬 ‘You’ll be working with over 100 SKUs across Fish, Veg, Soups & more.’ Interested? Let us know in the poll below (confidentially, of course) 👇 Lewis Croke

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  • Every organisation has a unique employee value proposition 💡 But is yours attracting the talent you need? A strong EVP will set you apart as an employer of choice in your market – if you know how to promote it. As well as being consumer product recruitment experts, we also specialise in EVP promotion for our client partners… So, if you want to ensure your EVP reaches the talent you want to attract, we can help: ✅ Tailored job ads that shine a spotlight on your KSPs and benefits. ✅ Bespoke, in-house designed candidate packs that put your brand front and centre. ✅ Attention-grabbing social content and newsletter features that will get you seen by a vast community of engaged market professionals. Want to boost your EVP or find out more? 📩 Get in touch today! #EVP #EmployeeValueProposition #EmployerBrand #Recruitment #Hiring

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