TalentPool is a people-first recruitment partner for consumer brands; from ambitious start‑ups to global giants, combining deep sector expertise with a human, consultative approach, connecting talent that delivers.
Executive Search
We find future-ready leaders who embed sustainability, inclusion, and impact into strategy — shaping cultures, growing teams, and delivering meaningful progress where it matters most.
Fractional Talent
We connect brands with high-impact talent for the moments that matter — flexible experts who bring focus, speed and specialist skill when your business needs it most.
Retained & Contingent
We offer retained and contingent search built on trust, speed and precision — with committed clients seeing faster hires, stronger fit, and standout results from exceptional candidates.
The view from the pool
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TikTok Shop, Age Verification, and What It Means for D2C Brand Growth in the UK?
TikTok is introducing stronger age-verification measures as the UK continues to debate tighter controls on social media access for younger users. While the public conversation is centred on child safety, these changes also have important implications for D2C brands using TikTok Shop as a growth channel. As social commerce becomes more embedded in brand acquisition
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Salary Trends, Wage Growth and Talent Insights for 2026-UK Consumer Goods Salary Reviews:
We have seen several clients reach our recently as we race towards year end. As UK consumer goods and FMCG businesses prepare for upcoming salary reviews, the context in which these decisions are being made has shifted materially. Talent availability, wage growth and candidate behaviour are no longer moving in unison across functions. Instead, the
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Procurement’s Evolution: From Tactical Buying to Strategic Value Creation
For decades, procurement was largely viewed as a back-office function focused on purchasing, cost control, and processing orders. Today, the landscape has transformed. It is now recognised as a strategic driver of competitive advantage. Rather than simply buying goods and managing suppliers, procurement professionals are increasingly responsible for shaping organisations. They are ensuring resilience, sustainability, innovation, sales growth, all
Since 2020, we’ve been building a business that gives back. Through our partnership with B1G1 — and now The TalentPool Foundation — every successful hire helps support projects that matter: from education and clean water to healthcare and opportunity. Together with our clients and candidates, we’re proud to turn recruitment into something even more meaningful.