Director of Consulting

Institute Of Grocery Distribution

Job Location:

Watford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At IGDwereproud to be a Great Place to Work where our people are empowered to grow inspired to lead and ready to make a difference. At the heart of that experience is how we attract welcome and support new colleagues to join us.

Thatswhere you come in.

Werelooking for aHead of Consultingwho is passionate about Leadership.Leading a team of consultants leading the thinking for the industry and leading the development of a critical commercial product for IGD.

The purpose of the Consulting team at IGD is to own the product plan and strategy for Consulting by creating and developing compelling propositions delivering high-quality consulting projects and co-creating tailored solutions that meet customer needs in close collaboration with clients and the IGD Insights team. The team is also responsible for developing intellectual property through robust knowledge and processes that underpin Consulting products while building the capability and supporting the ongoing personal development of the Consulting team.

Youllbe a proven team leader who can elevate and energise the Consulting team nurturing talent while holding the team to account and modelling the behaviours we value at IGD.Youlltake ownership of IGDs consulting proposition leading its continued evolution and growth tomaintaincompetitive advantage and ensure we continue to delight our clients.

Whatyoulldo

Leading a supercharged Consulting team

Responsible for the team that delivers Consulting projects

Own the development of the team developing their capability

Set clear roles & responsibilities across team and between teams

Set and role model the culture and IGD behaviours with the team

Own resource plans and requirementsstructureand recruitment

Working in partnership across the organisation to identifyopportunities and create and deliver solutions to solve our clients challenge

Drive collaboration with broader IGD colleagues to unlock commercial success for Consulting

Create personalised Solutions to client problems or opportunities

Client-facing delivery to leadership team level

Act as an ambassador for IGD externally and promote IGDs capability

Strong external network that supports lead generation and client insights

Guardian of product quality setting &maintainingstandards

Owning and developing the inspiring Consulting products we take to market

Set the long-term strategy and product vision for IGD Consulting that are relevant and client-led

Develop a programme of product innovation to generate new IP and profitable revenues for IGDs long-term success

Assess competitor developments and implications for IGD

Accountable for the P&L of the consulting business unit

Sets processes to ensure pipeline income resourceallocationand profit are actively managed

Manage risk mitigating actions and good governance in all operating practices

Sets processes to ensure pipeline income resourceallocationand profit are actively managed

Whatwerelooking for

Extensive experience of and passion for the food & consumer goods industry

Commercial acumen and a growth mindset - an ability to create commercial opportunities and deliver maximum value

Deep understanding of the commercial interface between retailers & manufacturers

Leadership experience in B2B consultancy or advisory services

Proventrack recordin managing and developing high performing teams

A collaborative approach in all you do with a partnership mindset and the ability to build outstanding cross-functional relationships

Great presenting and customer engagement skills who is credible at board level

Someone who is values led in how they operate

A dynamic individual who is self-motivated and driven

The rewards

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. You will have a great work-life balance where you are empowered & trusted to manage your time.

The location

We areoperatinga 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 fromCentral London.

Our behaviours

Were hungry for better

We solve it together

We make it happen

We say what needs to be said

More about our people

Werelooking for inspiring professionals; talented people whoseekpersonal and career growth and are ambitious to develop their potential and unlock opportunities for society for ourclientsand themselves.

Weseekand attract thevery bestpeople 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 welcome applications from diverse candidates.Please discuss any adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout theselectionand assessment process.

More about IGD

We are a strategicinsight foresight and learning organisation. Here to unite the industry andbenefit society. We invest all our profit into Social Impact.

We foster collaboration through a broad range of forums bringing together businesses policymakers and thought leaders. Byprovidingevidence-based insights credible research and strategic foresight we help organisations make informed decisions thatbenefittheir operationsandcontribute to the collective good of society.

Required Experience:

Director