Director of Consulting

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 Consulting who 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. 

You’ll be 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. You’ll take ownership of IGD’s consulting proposition, leading its continued evolution and growth to maintain competitive advantage and ensure we continue to delight our clients. 

What you’ll do 

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 requirements, structure and recruitment 

Working in partnership across the organisation to identify opportunities 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 IGD’s capability  

• Strong external network that supports lead generation and client insights 

• Guardian of product quality, setting & maintaining standards 

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 IGD’s 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, resource allocation and profit are actively managed 

• Manage risk, mitigating actions and good governance in all operating practices 

• Sets processes to ensure pipeline, income, resource allocation and profit are actively managed 

What we’re looking 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 

• Proven track record in 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 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.