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In an ever-evolving industry like Consumer Goods Manufacturing, staying ahead of recruitment trends is vital. Martin Bryce, a recruitment expert with over 13 years of experience in FMCG, offers insights into navigating this field. From addressing the latest trends to sharing strategies for succes...

Let us reintroduce ourselves. Alexander Steele is a leading recruitment firm based in Edinburgh, specialising in permanent, contract, and interim roles across the Consumer Goods sectors with an emphasis on Food and Drink Manufacturing operating across the UK, Europe, and the US. We partner with a...

The European Consumer Goods market is a dynamic industry, requiring specialised recruitment strategies to meet the demands of the region. Marc, a seasoned recruiter with Scottish-Italian heritage has built a successful career by focusing his skills on the continent; leveraging his deep industry k...

​Recruiting for specialised industries in the U.S. market comes with unique challenges and rewards. Cian Scully, a recruiter at Alexander Steele based in Edinburgh, has developed a deep understanding of the U.S. Food & Beverage Ingredients sector, drawing from his background in Food Science & Tec...

​As kids head back to school and the last of the summer rosé is drunk; the consumer goods industry diverts its focus towards the winter seasons and staying ahead of what is to come next year. Rapid advancements in technology, shifting consumer preferences, and a heightened focus on sustainabilit...

​On 13th September, our team, supported by Business Fives will be getting together with other businesses across the city to compete in a game of football fives and raise money for Grocery Aid.We are proud to support Grocery Aid and all of the important work that they do to provide those in our in...

​Engineering is a foundation of innovation and economic development, transforming the world through the creation of infrastructure and technology. In the UK, engineering has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, but significant strides have been made in recent years to increase the partic...

​Over the past 6-8 months we have seen a significant rise in cocoa prices. These issues have not just affected chocolatiers and confectionery companies but also consumers, who may soon find themselves paying more for their favourite treats. There are a multitude of factors contributing to the co...

The Coronation of King Charles III is officially upon as we count down to the big event tomorrow...Whether you are hosting a party and want to grab some festive nibbles or you are looking for a limited-edition bottle of something special to mark the occasion, the Food & Drink industry have as alw...

Today, we are celebrating International Women's Day and so there is no better time to sit down for a chat with our Operations Director and founder of our agency, Courtney Steele. With the news last month that women in board roles at UK’s biggest listed firms is above 40% for the first time in his...

​How we conduct business has shifted slowly over the last fifty years; mainly due to new resources, the birth of the internet and advances in technology. Gradually, more of our daily tasks were being conducted via the web and businesses started interacting with customers online but there has been...

​Sports Drinks… Lucozade and Powerade have dominated the industry for years if not decades but in 2023 only one word dominates the market… PRIME.‘PRIME Hydration is a naturally flavoured beverage with 10% coconut water, BCAAs, antioxidants + electrolytes to help you refresh, replenish, and refuel...

​2022 has proven to be, without question, a candidate’s market; where each job seeker can afford to pick and choose their next job. We predict that attracting top talent will continue to be a challenge for businesses for some time to come. If you are currently seeking talent, you will probably ...

Both recruitment and manufacturing stand as hugely male dominated industries. Our Founder and Operations Director, Courtney Steele, feels strongly that this is the time for a change. Alexander Steele are actively empowering women within these industries to take advantage of the opportunities avai...

This month, we were featured in The Scotsman Newspaper's print and online. They highlighted our recent achievements and most importantly, our expansion plans for the next 24 months. You can read the article below!​​

​This month, Alexander Steele turned four! So far, it has been an incredible journey of ups, downs, challenges and successes and we were proud to be able to invite those who have supported us along the way to raise a toast and celebrate with us! A fantastic night was had by all as we enjoyed food...

​As an expert in the recruitment and consumer goods industries; Managing Director, Richard Steele was recently asked to construct an opinion piece for The Herald Agenda. He highlights the effects of the pandemic, current trends within the sector and what he predicts for the next 12 months. You ca...

​Last month, we were overjoyed to give yet another one of our consultants a promotion. Tracey Fleming has only been working within recruitment for a year but for us, promotions are not solely based on time served or figures. Tracey is consistently growing as a consultant and is eager to learn mor...

​In the last few years, whether due to the pandemic, Brexit or awareness of our carbon-footprint; all of our world’s have become that little bit smaller. ‘Shop Local’ and ‘Locally sourced’ are phrases you will hear daily and the demand for products which support the local economy continues to inc...

Last month we were pleased to announce the promotion of our longest standing team member, Clarke Smith. Clarke has shown consistent growth since he launched his career in recruitment and continues to show his value amongst his peers as he offers support and guidance to his colleagues. We are extr...