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

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

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.
• Analyse the policy and regulatory landscape, assessing its impact on the food system.
• Discern implications for the food businesses and articulate these through IGD communication channels.

Corporate affairs network leadership

• 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.
• 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.