Job Description

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About the role

Overview of role
As our Group Leadership Development Partner, you'll lead the design and delivery of innovative, high-impact learning programmes that develop existing and future senior leaders. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, People Partners, and wider L&TD community, you'll co-create and embed leadership solutions aligned to our business goals, values, and cultural ambitions.
You'll design scalable, blended learning journeys that blend facilitated sessions, digital resources, and coaching. You'll deliver 1:1 and group coaching to senior leaders, support competency framework development, and evaluate impact using real data to continuously improve what we do.
This is a high-profile, hands-on role with real scope to shape leadership culture across our group of companies.
What You'll Be Doing
Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the group to assess leadership capability needs and co-create development strategies.

Design and deliver tailored leadership programmes that reflect our Vision, Mission and values -- Care, Share, Dare.

Coach senior leaders individually and in groups to support growth, leadership impact, and performance.

Review and evolve leadership competency frameworks to ensure alignment with our future capability needs.

Build strong, trusted relationships across all businesses to become the go-to expert in senior leadership development.

Create accessible, blended learning pathways using digital tools and on-demand content.

Lead programme evaluation using Kirkpatrick's model (levels 1-5) to measure impact and ROI.

Promote inclusive leadership, psychological safety, and a culture of ongoing learning.

Stay up to date with trends in leadership development and bring fresh insights into our approach.

Provide flexible support across other L&D projects in Sales, Business Support, and Operations as required.

What we're looking for
Essential
Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes for senior audiences.

Qualified or experienced coach with a strong record of supporting senior leaders.

Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Skilled in blended learning design and digital platforms.

Experienced in using psychometric tools (e.g. Hogan, 360 feedback, MBTI).

Strong business acumen with a focus on impact and ROI.

Able to measure learning outcomes using frameworks like Kirkpatrick's model.

Collaborative, adaptable, and values-led.

Committed to continuous professional development and bringing in external insights.

Desirable
Experience developing or implementing leadership competency frameworks.

Coaching qualification (e.g. ICF, EMCC).

Knowledge of wholesale, foodservice, or multi-entity businesses.

Experience supporting leadership through change and transformation.

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About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we've continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we're the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you'll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more A pension - contribute 4% and we'll match you (after year 1, we'll match your contributions up to 6%). Life cover that you can increase. Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it. A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink. Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday. Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We're on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We've got some way to go, but we're building a diverse and caring workforce. One that's filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!