Head of Corporate Affairs (10 months FTC & Part-Time)

This is a 10 Months Fixed-Term contract and Part-Time position equating to 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday and one other day of your choosing). 

At IGD, we’re proud 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. 

That’s where you come in. 

We’re looking for a Head of Corporate Affairs who will be responsible for supporting IGD’s strategy through understanding and aligning the policy agenda. You will play a pivotal role in supporting IGD’s 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 role provides a 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. 

What you’ll do 

Policy and regulatory leadership: 

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

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

Corporate Affairs network leadership: 

Government relations: 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government departments and policymakers, ensuring IGD is well-connected, informed and 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 IGD's 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 IGD's goals and initiatives. 

Representation and facilitating engagements: 

• Participate in Boardroom briefings and Industry Forums. 

• Ensure effective communication of Industry perspectives. 

What we’re looking 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 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. 

Our behaviours 

We’re hungry for better  

We solve it together 

We make it happen  

We say what needs to be said       

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 clients 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 welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process. 

More about IGD 

We are a strategic insight foresight and learning organisation. Here to unite the industry and benefit 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. By providing evidence-based insights, credible research, and strategic foresight, we help organisations make informed decisions that benefit their operations and contribute to the collective good of society.