cover image
Diageo

Talent Engagement Manager

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Freelance

24-10-2025

Share this job:

Skills

Leadership

Job Specifications

Talent Engagement Manager - French

Overview

We are hiring on a day rate contract basis a Talent Engagement Manager to partner with our France business on a critical project to attract and engage high calibre, diverse talent. The role will be accountable for Commercial hiring.

Diageo France is a new venture for Diageo and is in its critical stages of early growth where we are building a new, high performing team. This is a really important business unit and will become one of the larges individual countries in Europe by NSV for Diageo. In this role, you will be a critical partner to it, working closely with the leaders to ensure we hire best in class, diverse talent for this exciting and critical market.

This role is highly visible to a large cross section of senior stakeholders, many of which will be in critical leadership roles that have a significant impact on the organisation’s ability to achieve key business outcomes and the overall Performance Ambition. Acting as a coach and mentor to these key stakeholders will be an enabler for success and the Talent Engagement Manager will be looked upon as an expert in hiring, I&D, employer brand and data insights.

About you

You will be an experienced in-house talent acquisition professional with excellent talent judgement, accountability, and an ability to deliver through ambiguity in a fast-paced, ambitious and matrixed environment.

Experience of hiring in and/or for France is essential and if you have prior knowledge of commercial hiring in this field it will be advantageous.

Experience of managing multiple senior stakeholders across a region, using exceptional consultative skills and to influence action and change whilst championing diversity would also be an ideal requirement.

Education

French language skill is essential.

Link to Register: https://diageo.willhire.co/register

As a temporary contractor, you'll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manage most of our temporary contract hiring, you will not be employed by Diageo."

About the Company

Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're a... Know more