Talent Engagement Lead– Contract
Location: NW London (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week onsite)
Rate: Circa £192 per day
Contract: Day rate / Interim assignment
Brightwork are delighted to be partnering with a leading global drinks business to recruit an experienced Talent Engagement Lead on a contract basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth across Europe - specifically partnering with the France business during a pivotal phase of expansion.
The successful candidate will lead commercial hiring efforts, ensuring the attraction and engagement of exceptional, diverse talent for this dynamic and fast-growing market.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner closely with business leaders in France to deliver outstanding end-to-end recruitment for commercial roles.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing expert insight on hiring, talent mapping, and employer brand positioning.
• Build strong pipelines of high-calibre, diverse talent aligned with business needs and future growth.
• Use data and market insights to inform hiring decisions and influence talent strategy.
• Champion inclusion and diversity across all recruitment activity.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to ensure an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
About You:
• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition / Talent Engagement professional within a large, fast-paced, and matrixed organisation.
• Fluent in French (written and spoken) — essential to effectively partner with the French market.
• Experience hiring in France, ideally within the CPG / FMCG sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to coach, advise, and challenge at a senior level.
• Data-driven approach with the ability to translate insights into actionable recruitment strategies.
• Comfortable working in an agile environment and delivering through ambiguity.
What’s on Offer:
• Day rate circa £192 per day
• Hybrid working – based at the company’s London headquarters two days per week
• Opportunity to partner with a high-profile, globally recognised brand
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic talent initiatives
If you’re an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with a passion for driving excellence, inclusion, and innovation in recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.
