Director of Learning & Development Programmes

How can we shape the future of skills and empower an industry through learning?

At IGD, we see skill development and lifelong learning as the driving forces of change. As the Director of Learning and Development Programmes, you will drive the evolution of our learning strategy, ensuring we remain at the forefront of skill and capability building in our industry. This is more than a role - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of skills, empower individuals, and create a lasting impact in our sector.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Inspirational leadership: A great people leader who can enable amazing results - someone who not only drives performance but also empowers others to grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. 
• Leadership and strategy: Develop and execute a strategic vision for IGD's learning and development programmes, aligning with business goals and industry needs. 
• Expert learning delivery: Experienced at delivering high-quality, engaging learning programmes across key commercial disciplines. 
• Programme development: Create innovative, high-quality learning solutions that are immersive, accessible, and practical -whether through in-person experiences, e-learning, or via other technology.  
• Industry expertise: Utilise knowledge of the food and consumer goods industry to create relevant and impactful content that addresses current trends, regulations, and best practices. 
• Performance management: Conduct skills gap analyses and performance reviews to identify training needs and measure the effectiveness of learning or skill programmes. 
• Budget management: Manage the training budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of high-quality training solutions. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with the client leadership team and social impact team to ensure training programmes meet client needs and support the skills required for a thriving food system. 
• Innovation: Stay ahead of global learning trends, ensuring IGD remains a thought leader in L&D excellence and continuously look at ways to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.  
• Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the success of training programmes, making adjustments as necessary to improve effectiveness and ROI. 

 Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Business, People or a related field. 
• Experience: Significant experience in learning and development, in a leadership role preferably within the food and consumer goods industry. 
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and progressive learning methodologies. 
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in learning and development are preferred. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Strategic thinker: You see the big picture and develop long-term plans. 
• A compelling storyteller: You bring learning to life through compelling narratives, and insights. You inspire action by showing how learning transforms careers, drives business success, and shapes the future of the industry. 
• Innovative and curious: You have a creative approach to problem-solving and learning design. 
• Collaborative: You excel at building strong relationships across teams, engaging key stakeholders, and driving change. 
• Results-oriented: You are focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.  

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including a market leading pension, a bonus scheme, the ability to buy and sell annual leave plus a generous medical insurance package
At IGD, we have a great work-life balance, where you are empowered & trusted to manage your time.

The location;

We are operating a hybrid approach to working with a mix of home and office-based working. We are based in a very accessible location within the M25, just 20 miles from central London. 

More about our people;

We’re looking for inspiring professionals; talented people who seek personal and career growth and are ambitious to develop their potential and unlock opportunities for society, for our customers and themselves.

We seek and attract the very best people and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. We therefore welcome applications from diverse candidates. This includes people with disabilities, so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process.

More about IGD;

IGD is a truly unique place, we connect and inspire, provoking and leading constructive debate that creates impact. Together we are working to make a tangible difference for Society, Business, and the Individual.

We use in-depth commercial understanding to uncover rich insights and data, leading to action that powers success. 

We reinvest profit from our Trading company into delivering Social Impact, through the Charity, aimed at uniting and mobilising our industry around the most crucial issues affecting society and business today.

#Inspire. Grow. Change: Join our team to help us make a positive impact and drive change.

Get in touch – we’re looking forward to
working with you.

careers@igd.com