Job Description
Job title:
IoD Course Leader
Specialism:
Corporate Governance and board effectiveness
Job type:
Associate contract
Responsible to:
IoD Professional Development team – Learning and
Standards
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Overall job
purpose:
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Main
responsibilities:
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To act as an ambassador and thought leader for the IoD
and promote the importance of professional
development for directors and boards
To deliver the IoD’s ‘Role of the Director and the Board’
(RCD) course to directors and boards across open and
in-house programmes
To deliver other courses in the IoD’s portfolio to
directors and boards across open and in-house
programmes, which are related to the Course Leader’s
specialism
To design and develop bespoke programmes for inhouse clients, which are related to the Course Leader’s
specialism
To undertake consultancy assignments relating to the
Course Leader’s specialism
Deliver and/or design a range of courses on behalf of the
IoD to the highest quality standards and that meet the
need of our clients
Assist in content production for the IoD’s ‘Role of the
Director and the Board’ programme
Contribute to the development of the overall syllabus for
the Chartered Director programme
Support the Learning and Standards team in the
development of existing and new products and services
Provide advice, expertise and support to the sales team
when required
Work closely with IoD key account managers and client
stakeholders to understand their strategic learning plans
and objectives
Respond to subject related queries from delegates and
clients in a timely manner
Demonstrate a commitment to own continuous
professional development and keep subject matter
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Key
relationships:
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expertise up to date
Assist the operations team in the smooth running of
Professional Development events at the IoD or at the
client site
Report any relevant leads to the sales team
Attend annual Course Leader and subject meetings
To support the IoD is achieving its strategic goals
Professional Development team – Learning and Standards
Professional Development team – Sales
IoD course delegates and in-house clients
Lead Course Leader for Governance
Other Course Leaders on the RCD team
Other Course Leaders in the wider IoD Faculty
Various locations across the UK and worldwide depending
on client demand. Open course work will predominantly be
based at our training centre in 123 -116 Pall Mall, London
Regional work may be available in the following locations:
o Edinburgh
o Leamington Spa
o Exeter
Location:
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Date prepared:
March 2014
Person Specification
Essential requirements:
 A minimum of 7 years combined experience as an
executive or non-executive director, senior executive, or in
a senior board advisory role.
 Clear evidence of a high level of expertise and
specialisation in corporate governance and board
effectiveness. Evidence may include relevant academic or
professional qualifications/experience, or a track record in a
specialist role in the corporate governance (e.g. company
secretary or corporate lawyer).
 Hold adequate Professional Indemnity insurance cover
Qualifications
and
experience:
Desirable:
 Prior teaching experience – although where this is not
present, candidates should demonstrate outstanding
teaching potential
 Prior learning and development experience at director
level, including development and delivery of courses,
programmes, exam questions, using learning
technologies, coaching and mentoring etc.
 Advanced academic qualifications (e.g. a Masters’
degree or PhD)
 A publications record in the relevant field
 International experience, particularly in respect of nonUK courses and/or consultancy
 Commercial, public and/or third sector business
experience
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Knowledge and 
skills
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Key personal
attributes
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Be certified or experienced in the deployment of
psychometric tests, personality diagnostics and/or
profiling tools.
In depth knowledge of corporate governance structures in
the UK and major international markets
Up to date awareness of the latest corporate governance
reforms and legislation
Highly IT literate
Excellent facilitation and group management skills
Ability to engage and build rapport with a wide range
stakeholders
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop
others
UK and international business and commercial awareness
Good project management skills
An understanding of the IoD’s professional development
portfolio and wide range of membership benefits
Be collaborative, creative and open
Willing to share ideas
Team player
Be commercially aware
Ability to think globally
Act as a role model for best practice in corporate
governance
Have a passion for continuous professional development
Articulate and confident public speaker
A consultative approach