Why join us 

Joining our team at Sainsbury's as an Executive Leadership Development Executive means being part of a dynamic and innovative environment dedicated to enhancing leadership capabilities and driving impactful change within the organisation. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, shape executive leadership development programmes, and contribute to the growth and development of our talent pool. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and proactive decision-making, providing you with the space to drive long-term sustainable outcomes and make a real difference in our leadership development initiatives. 

What you'll do 

As an Executive Leadership Development Executive at Sainsbury's, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Leadership Development proposition and products, supporting the design, development, and deployment of a wide range of executive leadership development interventions across the organisation. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand strategic requirements, validate content, and manage talent pools to enhance visibility of development plans. Additionally, you will research external market leadership development propositions, coordinate coaching activities, and drive initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within leadership and talent programmes. Your responsibilities will also include administering evaluation methods, managing learning assessment tools, facilitating key leadership programmes, and ensuring compliance with policies and processes. 

Who you are 

As an Executive Leadership Development Executive at Sainsbury's, you are a proactive and agile professional with a strong drive for delivering impactful leadership development interventions and programmes. With excellent project and stakeholder management skills, you excel in collaborating with diverse teams to ensure seamless execution of initiatives aligned with strategic priorities. Your ability to communicate effectively, build positive relationships, and drive continuous improvement reflects your commitment to driving performance and fostering a culture of learning and development within the organisation. 

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience managing projects or programmes through all phases of the lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure within the leadership development space.  Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions to ensure successful delivery of initiatives.  Evidence of applying data analysis to identify trends, inform decisions, and improve business outcomes.  Ability to manage risk proactively, including identifying, evaluating, and implementing mitigation strategies.  Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools to support communication, planning, and reporting activities.