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finding the
right people...

in FMCG

for your business

in the UK

Who We Are

Thistle Rose Recruitment is a specialist recruitment
partner for the food and drink industry

Toby Bigmore smiling in a cream jumper

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Toby Bigmore

Owner

Food and drink production line

high-quality talent

Our Services

We offer a range of recruitment and advisory services
designed to support businesses at every stage of growth

Executive Search & Headhunting

We specialise in proactively identifying and engaging high-calibre, often passive candidates for senior, niche and hard-to-fill roles. Through targeted search and industry networks, we access talent beyond job boards, delivering individuals who align with both business goals and culture.

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Executive Search & Headhunting

Permanent & Recruitment

From individual hires to full team builds, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions focused on quality, speed and long-term fit. We work closely with clients to understand requirements, ensuring every shortlist is relevant, considered and aligned to business objectives.

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Permanent & Recruitment

Specialist FMCG Hiring

We recruit across key functions within the food and drink sector, including Sales & Commercial, Marketing & Brand, Supply Chain & Operations, Engineering, Technical, NPD & QA, and Finance, HR & Support, providing expertise across the full FMCG talent landscape.

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Specialist FMCG Hiring

Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence

We provide strategic insight to support informed hiring decisions, including competitor mapping, salary benchmarking and talent landscape analysis. Our approach helps businesses understand where talent sits, how markets are shifting, and how to position themselves effectively.

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Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence

Strategic Hiring & Growth Support

We partner with businesses over the long term, supporting hiring strategy, talent pipelining and team scaling. Particularly suited to high-growth or evolving organisations, we help shape recruitment plans that align with commercial goals and future growth ambitions.

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Strategic Hiring & Growth Support

Candidate Support & Career Guidance

We work closely with candidates to provide honest advice, CV support and interview preparation. We also proactively introduce strong individuals to relevant businesses, building long-term relationships and supporting career progression beyond individual opportunities or immediate roles.

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Candidate Support & Career Guidance
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the perfect fit

Testimonials

“Their proactive approach & access to talents we wouldn’t have reached or found ourselves made a real difference to our hiring process.”

Johnathon Smith

Business Owner

“Their proactive approach & access to talents we wouldn’t have reached or found ourselves made a real difference to our hiring process.”

Johnathon Smith

Business Owner

“Their proactive approach & access to talents we wouldn’t have reached or found ourselves made a real difference to our hiring process.”

Johnathon Smith

Business Owner

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Contact Us

If you’re looking to hire, exploring your next career
move, or simply want to understand the market,
we’d love to hear from you

Thistle Rose Recruitment  |  Address Line 2  |  AB12 3XX