Health & Wellbeing Recruitment

Q: What is health and wellbeing recruitment?

Sourcing professionals for pharma, OTC, nutraceuticals, clinical and wellness roles.

Q: How to recruit healthcare and wellbeing talent?

Use targeted industry networks, regulatory screening and role-specific assessments.

Q: What sectors fall under health and wellbeing recruitment?

Pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter health, nutraceuticals, clinical research and wellness services.

Q: What qualifications do candidates need?

Degrees in life sciences, relevant certifications (e.g., GPhC, RPh) and industry experience.

Advocate Group specialises in recruitment for branded health and wellbeing products sold through retail channels - from high-street pharmacies and supermarkets to specialist wellness stores and e-commerce platforms. Our teams source talent across Category Management, NPD, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Digital Commerce to help you build agile, consumer-centric brands. We’ve partnered with emerging and established consumer health brands to achieve 96 percent first-year retention and measurable impact on market share. For best practices in keeping your teams happy and productive, read our guide to retention & wellbeing in consumer products.

What Is Health & Wellbeing Recruitment?

Branded Retail vs Clinical Sector Recruitment

Recruitment for retail-focused health and wellbeing brands targets roles in product development, brand management, in-store and online sales, and supply chain - ensuring your team delivers consumer appeal, regulatory compliance, and commercial growth. This differs from clinical recruitment, which centres on hospital, research, and practitioner positions.

Scope: Nutraceuticals, Supplements, Personal Care & Wellness Products

We place NPD scientists, quality specialists, and regulatory experts for nutraceutical and supplement brands; brand and marketing managers for personal care and wellness ranges; and commercial professionals to drive distribution and retailer partnerships.

How to Recruit Health and Wellbeing Talent?

Sourcing Strategies for Retail NPD & Quality Roles

Effective sourcing for product development and quality assurance in branded lines leverages industry networks, trade shows, and specialised forums. We engage R&D scientists and QA managers with proven track records in formulation, stability testing, and regulatory filings for retail products.

Assessing Candidates for Health & Wellness Talent Acquisition

For marketing, sales, e-commerce, and supply chain roles, we use case-study interviews and simulation exercises - such as campaign planning, account management scenarios, and platform-integration assessments - to evaluate candidate effectiveness in driving retail sales and online growth.

What Sectors Fall Under Health & Wellbeing Recruitment?

Nutraceuticals & Supplement Brands

Our recruiters fill roles from Technical/NPD scientists to Category Managers and Sales Directors for leading nutraceutical and dietary supplement companies selling through pharmacies, supermarkets, and online health stores.

Personal Care, Skincare & Wellness Ranges

We place Brand Managers, Digital Marketers, and eCommerce Managers for personal care and wellness product lines - covering everything from functional skincare and aromatherapy to fitness nutrition and lifestyle devices.

Why Choose Advocate Group for Health & Wellbeing Staffing?

Proven Success with Retail-Focused Brands

We’ve partnered with emerging and established consumer health brands to build teams that achieve rapid shelf-space growth and strong online sales - delivering 96 percent first-year retention and measurable impact on market share.

Regulatory, Quality & Commercial Expertise

Our rigorous screening ensures candidates hold relevant certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO, BRC) and commercial experience with major retailers and digital marketplaces. We blend compliance know-how with retail acumen to secure hires who excel from launch to shelf.

FAQs

Q: What is health and wellbeing recruitment?

A: Sourcing talent for consumer health brands - covering NPD, QA, marketing, sales, eCommerce, and supply chain in nutraceutical, supplement, and wellness product categories.

Q: How to recruit healthcare and wellbeing talent?

A: Leverage specialised industry networks, retail-focused assessment exercises, and regulatory screening to identify candidates who combine technical expertise with commercial savvy.

Q: What sectors fall under health and wellbeing recruitment?

A: Nutraceuticals and supplements, personal care and skincare, functional nutrition, wellness devices, and lifestyle brands sold through retail and online channels.

Q: What qualifications do candidates need?

A: Degrees in food science, biochemistry or related fields for NPD; certifications like HACCP, ISO or BRC for quality roles; plus proven retail or eCommerce experience for commercial positions.

Did you know, we are also experts in Beauty & Cosmetics recruitment, Consumer Packaged Goods recruitment, Drinks recruitment, Fashion recruitment, FMCG recruitment, Food recruitment, Health & Wellbeing recruitment, Homeware recruitment and Toys & Games recruitment? You can view all of our recruitment specialisms to find the team that’s best for your needs or you can browse all of our current FMCG and Retail Sector jobs.

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Employee Relations Specialist

Birmingham

Midlands

£50k - 60k per year

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist Location: Remote / National Reports to: Head of HR Summary and Main Purpose: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for leading and delivering a consistent, high-quality employee relations service across the entire business, supporting both operational sites and Head Office functions. Acting as the organisation's subject matter expert for employee relations, the role partners closely with managers to proactively and reactively manage ER matters, ensuring fair, legally compliant and commercially sound outcomes. The role combines a hands-on operational approach, including national travel to sites, with a strategic remit focused on identifying trends and driving improvements across key people metrics such as absence, attrition, performance and capability. Key Duties: Act as the national subject matter expert on all employee relations matters across the business. Partner with managers across operations and Head Office to provide expert guidance on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, capability and other ER cases. Travel nationally to operational sites to support and coach managers through complex ER issues, ensuring consistency and best practice. Lead and manage complex, high-risk and sensitive ER cases, providing clear recommendations and ensuring timely resolution. Ensure all ER activity is compliant with current employment legislation and company policies and procedures. Develop, review and update ER policies, procedures and guidance in line with best practice and legislative changes. Take a proactive approach to reducing absence and attrition by identifying root causes and implementing targeted interventions. Support the business in improving performance and capability through robust and fair processes and manager coaching. Deliver training and upskilling for managers on employee relations topics to build capability and confidence across the business. Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, consultations and TUPE processes where required. Promote and embed the business's values, ensuring a positive and fair employee experience across all locations. Provide regular reporting and updates on ER activity, trends and risks to HR leadership. Undertake regular site visits and maintain visibility across the business to ensure a consistent approach to ER. Participate in and lead HR and business improvement projects related to employee relations and people performance. Complete all necessary administration for the effective management of the role. Undertake all other reasonable duties as required by the business. Candidate Requirements: Specialist expertise in Employee Relations, with a strong track record of managing complex ER matters. Experience within a healthcare-related or similarly highly regulated, compliance-driven industry. Proven experience in a dedicated Employee Relations role, ideally within a multi-site or national organisation. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application. Demonstrable experience managing complex and high-risk ER cases end-to-end. Experience of supporting both operational and corporate/Head Office stakeholders. Confident coaching managers on ER best practice and building capability. Experience of supporting organisational change, including restructures and TUPE. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Willingness and ability to travel nationally on a regular basis. CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience preferred. If this sounds like the right fit for your next career move, I'd love to speak with you! Erin@advocate-group.co.uk Or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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