Director of Learning & Development Programs

IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)

. Develop the commercial learning offer to support sustainable revenue growth .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWatford • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic learning and development programmes that drive commercial growth and enhance learner engagement. Proficient in utilizing industry knowledge to create innovative learning solutions while managing budgets and measuring outcomes.

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Learning And Development LeadershipStrategic ThinkingLearning Management Systems (LMS)Commercial Growth ExperienceFood And Consumer Goods Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Programme DevelopmentKPI AchievementLearning MethodologiesBudget ManagementPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProject ManagementCreative Problem-SolvingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Learning And Development Certifications

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryConsumer GoodsLearning PathwaysClient EngagementContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the commercial learning offer to support sustainable revenue growth
Balance investment in new programmes with scalable delivery and measurable client value
Achieve individual KPIs and ensure the team delivers against its KPIs
Lead and empower the learning and development team
Develop and execute IGD's strategic vision for learning and development programmes
Translate strategy into a prioritised delivery plan that grows learner participation, reaches more companies and increases engagement
Deliver high-quality, engaging learning programmes across key commercial disciplines
Create innovative, immersive, accessible and practical learning solutions through in-person, virtual, e-learning and other technology-enabled experiences
Use food and consumer goods industry knowledge to create relevant content addressing trends, regulations, future skills and best practices
Support team members through objectives, feedback, performance reviews, skills-gap identification and development plans
Manage the training budget and revenue for cost-effective delivery
Collaborate with client leadership and social impact teams to align programmes with client needs and food-system skills requirements
Develop long-term client relationships and embed IGD learning within clients’ learning pathways
Stay ahead of global learning trends and enhance engagement and learning outcomes
Monitor learner reach, participation, completion, repeat engagement, learning outcomes, commercial performance and ROI
Use learner and client feedback to evaluate programme effectiveness and improve capability, client value and industry impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or master's degree in education, Business, People or a related field
Significant experience leading learning and development
Evidence of translating strategy into high-quality programmes
Experience scaling a learning offer
Experience delivering commercial growth alongside learning impact
Experience within the food and consumer goods industry is preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Proficiency in progressive learning methodologies
Relevant certifications in learning and development are preferred
Strategic thinking and long-term planning ability
Compelling storytelling skills
Creative approach to problem-solving and learning design
Ability to build strong relationships across teams and engage key stakeholders
Focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent salary & benefits
Great Place to Work environment
Opportunities for people to grow and develop
Regular feedback and constructive performance and development reviews
Development plans and learning opportunities