Job Title: IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months Work Type: Hybrid Industry: FMCG Job Location: St Albans Rate: £550 to £650/day Ltd (Outside IR35) Profile IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking an IT Project Manager to support a variety of projects as part of the newly created IT PMO. Job Role IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) Reporting to the IT Project Delivery Manager the IT Project Manager shall be responsible for planning, executing, and finalising IT projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver IT projects according to plan. The IT Project Manager will also define the project's IT objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The Project Manager shall operate across multiple business domains, such as; • Finance projects (including SAP and other financial systems) • Business operations and process improvement initiatives • Supply Chain projects • End-of-Life (EOL) product or system transition projects Duties IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) • Develop project scope, IT goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. • Develop full-scale IT project plans and associated communications documents. • Effectively communicate IT project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. • Develop budget and resource requirements needed to achieve project goals. • Draft and submit IT budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. • Identify and manage IT project dependencies and critical path. • Plan and schedule IT project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. • Track IT project milestones and deliverables. • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations specifically focused on IT deliverables. • Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the IT project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. • Proactively manage changes in IT project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Experience/Qualifications IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) • Degree qualified in related field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) • Experience Project Management in an IT environment • Strong familiarity with IT project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Candidates who are currently a Programme Manager, Consultant, IT Project Manager, IT Delivery Manager, IT Programme Manager, Program Manager and Project Manager could be suitable for this position. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Nov 28, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months Work Type: Hybrid Industry: FMCG Job Location: St Albans Rate: £550 to £650/day Ltd (Outside IR35) Profile IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking an IT Project Manager to support a variety of projects as part of the newly created IT PMO. Job Role IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) Reporting to the IT Project Delivery Manager the IT Project Manager shall be responsible for planning, executing, and finalising IT projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver IT projects according to plan. The IT Project Manager will also define the project's IT objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The Project Manager shall operate across multiple business domains, such as; • Finance projects (including SAP and other financial systems) • Business operations and process improvement initiatives • Supply Chain projects • End-of-Life (EOL) product or system transition projects Duties IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) • Develop project scope, IT goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. • Develop full-scale IT project plans and associated communications documents. • Effectively communicate IT project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. • Develop budget and resource requirements needed to achieve project goals. • Draft and submit IT budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. • Identify and manage IT project dependencies and critical path. • Plan and schedule IT project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. • Track IT project milestones and deliverables. • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations specifically focused on IT deliverables. • Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the IT project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. • Proactively manage changes in IT project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Experience/Qualifications IT Project Manager (Transformation Business/Operations) • Degree qualified in related field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) • Experience Project Management in an IT environment • Strong familiarity with IT project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Candidates who are currently a Programme Manager, Consultant, IT Project Manager, IT Delivery Manager, IT Programme Manager, Program Manager and Project Manager could be suitable for this position. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
A law enforcement organisation based in Central London operates a large and dynamic Change Portfolio, delivering strategic transformation programmes and projects that provide critical capabilities to the national Policing Network. These programmes deliver urgent business benefits and operational impact to keep the UK safe. We are seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead one of our priority programmes - a major technology-enabled transformation initiative replacing a core technology system and driving associated business change. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Policing capabilities within a complex stakeholder landscape. This is an initial 6-month contract based in Central London and the successful candidate must already hold DV Clearance, the daily rate for this role is £800 per day via an Umbrella company (inside IR35). The Role As Programme Director , you will provide day-to-day leadership of the programme alongside the Programme Manager and work closely with the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) to set strategic direction. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of organisational change, technology, and data specialists, supported by embedded operational leaders and senior stakeholders across our HQ and national network. This programme has completed its initial 'Alpha' phases and is now preparing for the next stage: building and delivering an operational solution. Your leadership will ensure alignment with organisational goals, delivery of business benefits, and effective stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Champion the programme vision, ensure alignment with organisational objectives, and secure senior stakeholder support. Governance & Accountability: Drive robust governance, manage strategic risks, and resolve high-level issues. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the programme externally, secure buy-in from senior leaders, and manage expectations. Delivery Oversight: Ensure successful delivery of strategic outcomes and business benefits. Resource & Financial Management: Oversee financial health, approve major expenditure, and secure resources. Essential Criteria Proven experience leading complex, technology-enabled transformation programmes. Strong knowledge of policing and ideally Counter Terrorism environments. Ability to navigate national-level politics and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Expertise in strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrable ability to lead technical specialists and integrated teams. Deep understanding of CT Policing/National Security and associated intelligence capabilities.
Nov 26, 2025
Seasonal
A law enforcement organisation based in Central London operates a large and dynamic Change Portfolio, delivering strategic transformation programmes and projects that provide critical capabilities to the national Policing Network. These programmes deliver urgent business benefits and operational impact to keep the UK safe. We are seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead one of our priority programmes - a major technology-enabled transformation initiative replacing a core technology system and driving associated business change. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Policing capabilities within a complex stakeholder landscape. This is an initial 6-month contract based in Central London and the successful candidate must already hold DV Clearance, the daily rate for this role is £800 per day via an Umbrella company (inside IR35). The Role As Programme Director , you will provide day-to-day leadership of the programme alongside the Programme Manager and work closely with the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) to set strategic direction. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of organisational change, technology, and data specialists, supported by embedded operational leaders and senior stakeholders across our HQ and national network. This programme has completed its initial 'Alpha' phases and is now preparing for the next stage: building and delivering an operational solution. Your leadership will ensure alignment with organisational goals, delivery of business benefits, and effective stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Champion the programme vision, ensure alignment with organisational objectives, and secure senior stakeholder support. Governance & Accountability: Drive robust governance, manage strategic risks, and resolve high-level issues. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the programme externally, secure buy-in from senior leaders, and manage expectations. Delivery Oversight: Ensure successful delivery of strategic outcomes and business benefits. Resource & Financial Management: Oversee financial health, approve major expenditure, and secure resources. Essential Criteria Proven experience leading complex, technology-enabled transformation programmes. Strong knowledge of policing and ideally Counter Terrorism environments. Ability to navigate national-level politics and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Expertise in strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrable ability to lead technical specialists and integrated teams. Deep understanding of CT Policing/National Security and associated intelligence capabilities.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Service Desk Manager 12 Month Contract Location: Gloucester (Onsite Full Time) Rate: £300 - £350 per day (Inside IR35) We are looking to recruit a Service Desk Manager on an initial 12 month contract for a technology driven public sector organisation based in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Service Desk/Helpdesk Manager seeking a role that will contribute to real change in the community. The Service Desk Manager is responsible for leading and managing the ICT Service Desk team, ensuring delivery of high-quality support services and customer satisfaction. The role oversees incident and request handling, drives service improvements, and maintains documentation, policies, and procedures. The manager will also support service transition, financial planning, and liaise with internal teams and third-party suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, mentor, and develop the Service Desk team to deliver effective customer support. Oversee daily operations, manage high-priority incidents, and ensure timely resolution of requests. Develop and monitor service desk KPIs and SLAs; provide regular performance reports. Maintain and refine service desk processes and documentation. Collaborate with other ICT teams, project managers, and suppliers to ensure successful service transition. Manage feedback, analyse root causes of incidents, and implement service improvement plans. Monitor and manage costs associated with service delivery. Maintain security standards and ensure information confidentiality. Duties and Tasks Ensure adherence to incident management and escalation procedures. Proactively resolve system problems; investigate patterns and trends to prevent recurrence. Manage service catalogues and ensure all supported services are documented and current. Monitor performance metrics and recommend improvements to enhance service efficiency. Conduct capacity planning, forecasting, and system performance analysis. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job training to staff. Facilitate communication across stakeholders and act as a single point of contact for escalations. Coordinate configuration changes, system upgrades, and maintenance with minimal service disruption. Maintain strong compliance with ITIL and IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices. Skills and Experience Strong experience managing a busy ICT service desk in a multi-channel environment. Knowledge of IFS Assyst (ITSM) - desirable In-depth understanding of ITIL processes and service desk software/tools. Ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive performance improvements. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills. Capable of working under broad direction and taking full ownership of objectives. Demonstrates ethical thinking, innovation, and customer-focus. Experience working with incident and problem management, service transitions, and continuous improvement.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Service Desk Manager 12 Month Contract Location: Gloucester (Onsite Full Time) Rate: £300 - £350 per day (Inside IR35) We are looking to recruit a Service Desk Manager on an initial 12 month contract for a technology driven public sector organisation based in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Service Desk/Helpdesk Manager seeking a role that will contribute to real change in the community. The Service Desk Manager is responsible for leading and managing the ICT Service Desk team, ensuring delivery of high-quality support services and customer satisfaction. The role oversees incident and request handling, drives service improvements, and maintains documentation, policies, and procedures. The manager will also support service transition, financial planning, and liaise with internal teams and third-party suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, mentor, and develop the Service Desk team to deliver effective customer support. Oversee daily operations, manage high-priority incidents, and ensure timely resolution of requests. Develop and monitor service desk KPIs and SLAs; provide regular performance reports. Maintain and refine service desk processes and documentation. Collaborate with other ICT teams, project managers, and suppliers to ensure successful service transition. Manage feedback, analyse root causes of incidents, and implement service improvement plans. Monitor and manage costs associated with service delivery. Maintain security standards and ensure information confidentiality. Duties and Tasks Ensure adherence to incident management and escalation procedures. Proactively resolve system problems; investigate patterns and trends to prevent recurrence. Manage service catalogues and ensure all supported services are documented and current. Monitor performance metrics and recommend improvements to enhance service efficiency. Conduct capacity planning, forecasting, and system performance analysis. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job training to staff. Facilitate communication across stakeholders and act as a single point of contact for escalations. Coordinate configuration changes, system upgrades, and maintenance with minimal service disruption. Maintain strong compliance with ITIL and IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices. Skills and Experience Strong experience managing a busy ICT service desk in a multi-channel environment. Knowledge of IFS Assyst (ITSM) - desirable In-depth understanding of ITIL processes and service desk software/tools. Ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive performance improvements. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills. Capable of working under broad direction and taking full ownership of objectives. Demonstrates ethical thinking, innovation, and customer-focus. Experience working with incident and problem management, service transitions, and continuous improvement.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: • Hold a relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA), with an appropriate amount of experience • An insolvency qualification is desirable, but not essential • Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IPS • Excellent written and numerical skills • Good organisational and time management skills • Have a willingness to learn new things and thrive on new challenges • Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player • Operational experience of planning for and leading trading appointments. • Experience of planning for and engaging with senior level management and their stakeholder. • Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: • Hold a relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA), with an appropriate amount of experience • An insolvency qualification is desirable, but not essential • Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IPS • Excellent written and numerical skills • Good organisational and time management skills • Have a willingness to learn new things and thrive on new challenges • Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player • Operational experience of planning for and leading trading appointments. • Experience of planning for and engaging with senior level management and their stakeholder. • Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: • Hold a relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA), with an appropriate amount of experience • An insolvency qualification is desirable, but not essential • Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IPS • Excellent written and numerical skills • Good organisational and time management skills • Have a willingness to learn new things and thrive on new challenges • Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player • Operational experience of planning for and leading trading appointments. • Experience of planning for and engaging with senior level management and their stakeholder. • Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: • Hold a relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA), with an appropriate amount of experience • An insolvency qualification is desirable, but not essential • Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IPS • Excellent written and numerical skills • Good organisational and time management skills • Have a willingness to learn new things and thrive on new challenges • Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player • Operational experience of planning for and leading trading appointments. • Experience of planning for and engaging with senior level management and their stakeholder. • Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.