Head of Corporate Affairs (12 months FTC & Part-Time)

This is a 12 Months Fixed-Term contract and Part-Time position equating to 3 days per week (Monday Wednesday and one other day of your choosing).

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.

Werelookingfor aHead of Corporate Affairswhowillberesponsibleforsupporting IGDs strategy through understanding and aligning the policy agenda. You will play a pivotal role in supporting IGDs understanding of the regulatory landscape and its implications for the food industry.
Additionally you will be accountable for collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external industry experts.

This roleprovidesa unique opportunity to drive impactful change within the Social Impact function of IGD contributing to the success and of IGD in a dynamic industry landscape.

Whatyoulldo

Policy and regulatory leadership:

• Lead the analysis of the policy and regulatory landscape assessing its impact on IGDs programmes and discerning implications for the food and consumer goods businesses.

• Develop clear evidence-based policy positions that drive impact shaping IGDs advocacy and informing engagement with industry and government stakeholders.
  

Corporate Affairs network leadership:

Government relations:

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with key government departments and policymakers ensuring IGD is well-connectedinformedand able to contribute constructively to relevant policy discussions.

• Develop and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders in Corporate Affairs functions to drive engagement and alignment with IGDs initiatives.

Representation and speaking engagements:

• Represent IGD on relevant speaking platforms including Boardroom briefings and Industry Forums ensuring effective communication of perspectives.

Policy and regulatory leadership:

• Analyse the policy and regulatory landscape assessing its impact on the Food system.

• Discern implications for the food businesses and articulate these through IGD communications channels.

Corporate affairs network leadership:

• Develop and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders in Corporate Affairs functions.

• Drive engagement and alignment with IGDs goals and initiatives.

Representation and facilitatingengagements:

• Participate in Boardroom briefings and Industry Forums.

• Ensure effective communication of Industry perspectives.

Whatwerelooking for

• Possess a strong understanding of the strategic challenges faced by the food and consumer goods industry.

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the policy landscape.

• Exhibit the ability to navigate and interpret regulatory frameworks.

• Display excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at various levels.

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

Werehungry 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.Pleasediscuss 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