A vibrant community of FMCG consultants

You are not an employee. You are an experienced freelancer working flexibly on your terms.

Working across food, drink and FMCG categories, our fractional consultants support start-ups, scale-ups and agencies on high-impact commercial, marketing and operational projects.

We each enjoy working on motivating projects that fuel our passion for the FMCG and food & drinks sector. We want to stay at the top of our game to make full use of our expertise and experience.

Rather than going it alone, as part of The Consultancy Co-operative, you will be part of a thriving community of likeminded, independent consultants. You will be able to reach out for support or advice from your peers, share insights to help you learn, and you will have the opportunity to work on freelance projects that motivate you and provide you the flexibility you need.

Being part of the
Co-operative

Our community is built for experienced, independent consultants who want flexibility without compromising on the quality of work they do.

Senior-level FMCG experience (client-side or equivalent)

Functional expertise in commercial, marketing, finance & supply chain

Experience working with start-up, scale-up or challenger brands

Available for fractional, project-based or interim roles

Values collaboration, independence and high standards

Why join The Consultancy Co-operative?

Join a network of likeminded freelance consultants

Access new fractional or project assignments

The ability to work on larger business projects

Become part of a ‘virtual team’ with regular meetings and social gatherings

Securing recommendations from fellow members for projects…and giving them out of course!

The type of work you will be involved in

As a member of The Consultancy Co-operative, you will have access to a wide range of FMCG freelance and fractional consulting opportunities, matched to your experience, availability and interests. This includes:

Fractional leadership roles

Part-time and fractional roles supporting founders and leadership teams across commercial, marketing, finance and operational functions.

Project-based consulting

Clearly defined projects such as go-to-market strategy, brand growth planning, category development, commercial optimisation and business transformation.

Multi-disciplinary team projects

Larger assignments where multiple consultants collaborate as a virtual team, bringing together complementary skill sets to deliver high-impact outcomes for clients.

Who The Consultancy Co-operative is for?

The Consultancy Cooperative is built for experienced FMCG consultants who want the freedom of freelance working combined with the strength of a trusted, collaborative network.

Our community is suited to senior-level professionals who:

➟ Have 10 years + client-side FMCG, food or drinks experience or equivalent consultancy expertise

➟ Specialise in commercial, marketing, finance and supply chain disciplines

➟ Enjoy working with start-up, scale-up and challenger food and drinks brands

➟ Are interested in fractional, project-based or interim consulting roles

➟ Value independence, flexibility and high professional standards

We are always interested in hearing from experienced FMCG, food and drinks consultants, across our core business disciplines which are:

If you are a functional business expert across one of these areas, we would love to hear from you.

  • “Being part of The Consultancy Cooperative has allowed me to work on high-quality FMCG projects while keeping my independence. The collaborative approach means I can focus on delivering impact, without the usual overheads or isolation of freelancing.”

    Senior FMCG Consultant

  • “The strength of the Cooperative is the people. Having access to experienced peers across commercial, marketing, finance and supply chain has made project delivery faster, stronger and more enjoyable. It genuinely feels like a virtual senior leadership team.”

    Fractional Commercial Director

  • “The Consultancy Cooperative brings a steady flow of well-matched projects that align with my expertise. The centralised client engagement and values-led culture remove friction and allow me to do my best work for ambitious FMCG brands.”

    Independent FMCG Strategy Consultant

Ready to join a different kind of consultancy network?

If you are an experienced FMCG, food and drink consultant looking for flexible, meaningful work within a collaborative community, we would love to hear from you.