This role is a unique and exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on Chef and Trainer to join our rapidly growing charity and support our mission to transform kids health through food in schools in a new region. This role will be critical in delivering our flagship programme Transformations and work directly with school kitchen teams across the North West and North East of England. Who we are Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead. We re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well. About you and the role This role is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of the Chefs in Schools Transformation Programme across the North West and North East of England. The Transformation Programme is our flagship year-long initiative, designed to support school kitchen teams and senior leadership teams in serving the best, freshest, and most nutritious food possible. Through this programme, we transform school lunches, upskill kitchen staff, and integrate food education into the heart of the school culture, ensuring that high-quality, scratch-cooked meals become the standard for every pupil. As a Chef Trainer, you will act as a pivotal, hands-on ambassador for this mission, supporting kitchen teams, school leadership and the wider school community to embed a high quality, sustainable school food culture in schools. You will support development of the programme s pipeline and join a brilliant, passionate and experienced team of Chef Trainers, with the opportunity to connect, share and learn from one another. A key component of this role involves being based in schools for 2 3 weeks at a time, working directly on-site to implement the programme. You will travel to different locations across the North West and North East, supporting schools to build high-quality, sustainable food cultures. During your first year, the focus will be specifically on the North West region, ranging from Manchester to the Wirral, where you will help establish Chefs in Schools reputation for positive change. The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important experience is passion for our mission. We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you re at ease. We re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know. As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy. Key responsibilities: Programme Delivery & Training: Inspire, train and cook with chefs, cooks and kitchen teams in the preparation of fresh, nutritious food to meet specified standards, imparting your passion for fresh, quality food and building capability across client schools in line with the Chefs in Schools model. Deliver and oversee Transformation Programme delivery in schools within the region, ensuring high quality outcomes aligned to programme objectives and proposals, including check-ins to support proposal and pipeline development. Work closely with Head Chefs, Headteachers and School Business Managers to provide fair assessment of culinary ability for existing and new Head Chefs including skills tests. Support with recommended kitchen structures at Transformation schools using the Kitchen Brigade system. Advise and guide Head Chefs, Kitchen Teams and School Business Managers to improve uptake, menu development and School Food Standards compliance. Advise on reputable, quality and cost-effective suppliers to support schools to reduce cost per meal per child without sacrificing food quality. Including light-touch auditing and development of procurement suppliers in the region. Encourage schools to monitor, control and reduce kitchen, service and food waste. Train kitchen staff to follow up-to-date Health and Safety and hygiene policies and procedures, alongside latest EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Work with the Senior Programme Manager to develop training materials that support the charity s wider work, ensuring training plans reflect the latest relevant guidance including EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Support schools to develop a whole-school food culture through food education with pupils, aligned to School Food Standards, and the creation of scratch-cooked, delicious and nutritious school food. Transformation Programme Development: Support growing regional brand awareness, in partnership and alignment with the Senior Programme Manager. Visit potential new school clients to assess kitchens and kitchen teams (check-ins) within the region, working with the Senior Programme Manager to support proposal and pipeline development as required. Support the onboarding of new schools based on the outcome of check-ins conducted and proposals. Support in maintaining, improving and running the programme, and Innovations, School Chef Educator and Membership programme needs as required. Administration & Measurement: Support with monitoring and capturing of programme KPIs of Transformation schools, measuring success against Chefs in Schools benchmarking and keeping the Senior Programme Manager updated on any variances. Support with case study development working in partnership with the Comms and Fundraising team. Report any complaints or serious incidents to the Senior Programme Manager and follow relevant actions related to Chefs in Schools Escalation and Tracking processes. Essential Skills & Experience: You have interest and belief in our mission to improve kids health through improving food and food education in schools. You have significant professional experience as a chef (minimum of 5 years), ideally with a background in schools, high-volume catering or institutional cooking. You have experience training or mentoring kitchen staff, including building culinary capability and culture change. You are confident in assessing culinary skills and advising on kitchen structure, menus and supplier choices. You are organised, methodical and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. You are a strong communicator able to build trusting relationships with different types of stakeholders. You have a sound understanding of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Allergen regulations and School Food Standards. Desirable skills & experience: Experience working in a school or educational setting. Comfortable with data capture, reporting and keeping accurate records. Familiarity with the Kitchen Brigade system or equivalent kitchen management structures. Experience working with or for a charity or social enterprise. A full UK driving licence. Benefits You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights. We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice. We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
This role is a unique and exciting opportunity for a passionate, hands-on Chef and Trainer to join our rapidly growing charity and support our mission to transform kids health through food in schools in a new region. This role will be critical in delivering our flagship programme Transformations and work directly with school kitchen teams across the North West and North East of England. Who we are Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality. We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead. We re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well. About you and the role This role is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of the Chefs in Schools Transformation Programme across the North West and North East of England. The Transformation Programme is our flagship year-long initiative, designed to support school kitchen teams and senior leadership teams in serving the best, freshest, and most nutritious food possible. Through this programme, we transform school lunches, upskill kitchen staff, and integrate food education into the heart of the school culture, ensuring that high-quality, scratch-cooked meals become the standard for every pupil. As a Chef Trainer, you will act as a pivotal, hands-on ambassador for this mission, supporting kitchen teams, school leadership and the wider school community to embed a high quality, sustainable school food culture in schools. You will support development of the programme s pipeline and join a brilliant, passionate and experienced team of Chef Trainers, with the opportunity to connect, share and learn from one another. A key component of this role involves being based in schools for 2 3 weeks at a time, working directly on-site to implement the programme. You will travel to different locations across the North West and North East, supporting schools to build high-quality, sustainable food cultures. During your first year, the focus will be specifically on the North West region, ranging from Manchester to the Wirral, where you will help establish Chefs in Schools reputation for positive change. The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important experience is passion for our mission. We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you re at ease. We re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know. As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy. Key responsibilities: Programme Delivery & Training: Inspire, train and cook with chefs, cooks and kitchen teams in the preparation of fresh, nutritious food to meet specified standards, imparting your passion for fresh, quality food and building capability across client schools in line with the Chefs in Schools model. Deliver and oversee Transformation Programme delivery in schools within the region, ensuring high quality outcomes aligned to programme objectives and proposals, including check-ins to support proposal and pipeline development. Work closely with Head Chefs, Headteachers and School Business Managers to provide fair assessment of culinary ability for existing and new Head Chefs including skills tests. Support with recommended kitchen structures at Transformation schools using the Kitchen Brigade system. Advise and guide Head Chefs, Kitchen Teams and School Business Managers to improve uptake, menu development and School Food Standards compliance. Advise on reputable, quality and cost-effective suppliers to support schools to reduce cost per meal per child without sacrificing food quality. Including light-touch auditing and development of procurement suppliers in the region. Encourage schools to monitor, control and reduce kitchen, service and food waste. Train kitchen staff to follow up-to-date Health and Safety and hygiene policies and procedures, alongside latest EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Work with the Senior Programme Manager to develop training materials that support the charity s wider work, ensuring training plans reflect the latest relevant guidance including EHO, Food Standards Agency and Allergen guidance. Support schools to develop a whole-school food culture through food education with pupils, aligned to School Food Standards, and the creation of scratch-cooked, delicious and nutritious school food. Transformation Programme Development: Support growing regional brand awareness, in partnership and alignment with the Senior Programme Manager. Visit potential new school clients to assess kitchens and kitchen teams (check-ins) within the region, working with the Senior Programme Manager to support proposal and pipeline development as required. Support the onboarding of new schools based on the outcome of check-ins conducted and proposals. Support in maintaining, improving and running the programme, and Innovations, School Chef Educator and Membership programme needs as required. Administration & Measurement: Support with monitoring and capturing of programme KPIs of Transformation schools, measuring success against Chefs in Schools benchmarking and keeping the Senior Programme Manager updated on any variances. Support with case study development working in partnership with the Comms and Fundraising team. Report any complaints or serious incidents to the Senior Programme Manager and follow relevant actions related to Chefs in Schools Escalation and Tracking processes. Essential Skills & Experience: You have interest and belief in our mission to improve kids health through improving food and food education in schools. You have significant professional experience as a chef (minimum of 5 years), ideally with a background in schools, high-volume catering or institutional cooking. You have experience training or mentoring kitchen staff, including building culinary capability and culture change. You are confident in assessing culinary skills and advising on kitchen structure, menus and supplier choices. You are organised, methodical and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. You are a strong communicator able to build trusting relationships with different types of stakeholders. You have a sound understanding of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Allergen regulations and School Food Standards. Desirable skills & experience: Experience working in a school or educational setting. Comfortable with data capture, reporting and keeping accurate records. Familiarity with the Kitchen Brigade system or equivalent kitchen management structures. Experience working with or for a charity or social enterprise. A full UK driving licence. Benefits You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights. We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice. We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Job Title: French Teacher Location: Hereford Start Date: September Salary: £145 - £200 per day Are you a passionate French Teacher with the ability to inspire and engage students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4? Do you have strong classroom management and the confidence to deliver high-quality French lessons? Are you looking for a supportive secondary school where staff well-being and professional development are genuinely valued? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-respected mainstream secondary school in Hereford. Renowned for its supportive leadership team and friendly staff community, the school has built a positive reputation for creating an environment where both permanent and supply staff feel welcomed, valued and supported. The school is looking to appoint a French Teacher on a long-term basis from September, working a 0.6 timetable teaching French across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful French Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging French lessons, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting students to achieve their full potential. The successful French Teacher will have: • QTS with a Modern Foreign Languages specialism • Experience teaching French across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 • Strong classroom management skills • Excellent communication and organisational skills • A passion for delivering engaging and creative French lessons • A positive and adaptable approach to teaching In return for the above you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process • Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel • Market leading rates of pay • TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: French Teacher Location: Hereford Start Date: September Salary: £145 - £200 per day Are you a passionate French Teacher with the ability to inspire and engage students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4? Do you have strong classroom management and the confidence to deliver high-quality French lessons? Are you looking for a supportive secondary school where staff well-being and professional development are genuinely valued? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-respected mainstream secondary school in Hereford. Renowned for its supportive leadership team and friendly staff community, the school has built a positive reputation for creating an environment where both permanent and supply staff feel welcomed, valued and supported. The school is looking to appoint a French Teacher on a long-term basis from September, working a 0.6 timetable teaching French across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful French Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging French lessons, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting students to achieve their full potential. The successful French Teacher will have: • QTS with a Modern Foreign Languages specialism • Experience teaching French across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 • Strong classroom management skills • Excellent communication and organisational skills • A passion for delivering engaging and creative French lessons • A positive and adaptable approach to teaching In return for the above you can expect to receive: • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process • Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel • Market leading rates of pay • TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Description At QBS, we do more than distribute software we optimise how it reaches the market. We connect software publishers and resellers through a smart, seamless, and scalable platform that drives sustainable growth across the technology ecosystem. With more than 35 years of experience in the software channel, we have built a proven model focused on removing complexity, accelerating go-to-market execution, and unlocking measurable growth opportunities. Operating in over 20 countries, we combine global scale with strong local expertise, enabling our partners to succeed in an increasingly dynamic and competitive software landscape. Our ecosystem is designed to deliver tangible value: For Resellers (VARs and MSPs): Immediate access to more than 12,000 software solutions through a single, integrated platform simplifying procurement, management, and expansion. For Software Publishers: Efficient channel activation, streamlined distribution, and scalable market expansion to accelerate revenue growth. The HR Business Partner is a strategic business partner to senior leaders, enabling commercial outcomes through high-performing, engaged, and scalable teams. This role blends firsthand operational leadership with forward-looking people strategy. You will function as a trusted advisor, translating business strategy into actionable people plans that support growth, productivity, capability building, and organisational effectiveness. We are looking for an ambitious and driven individual, currently operating at a senior HR or People & Culture executive level, who is ready to take the next step in their career as an HR Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has built a strong foundation in HR operations and is eager to broaden their commercial impact, working more closely with business leaders and drive our recrutiment efforts seamlessly. The role offers genuine scope for progression, with a clear pathway towards a more strategic position within the business for the right person who demonstrates the vision, capability, and leadership potential to grow with us. The role is based at Westgate, Hanger Lane, with 4-5 days a week office attendance required. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic Accountabilities Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders, advising on organisational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and team performance. Influence leaders to adopt commercial, evidence-based people decisions aligned to growth, profitability, and sustainability. Use HR data and insights to challenge assumptions and improve decision-making. Strategic Business Partnering Partner with leaders to deliver workforce and capability plans aligned to business strategy and financial forecasts. Advise on organisational design, role clarity, spans and layers, and succession planning. Coach leaders on performance, leadership behaviours, engagement, and change leadership. Support M&A, restructurings, TUPE, and transformation programmes. Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning and future capability needs. Performance, Talent & Capability Lead performance management frameworks, ensuring clear goal alignment and continuous feedback. Support talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development for critical roles. Drive capability building through learning strategies aligned to future skills and commercial priorities. Embed a culture of ownership, high standards, and continuous improvement. Partner with L&D to deliver targeted learning and development solutions. Talent Acquisition Own and deliver end-to-end recruitment, including: Drafting role profiles and adverts Direct sourcing, CV screening, and shortlisting Managing agencies where needed Conducting interviews and advising hiring managers Overseeing offers, onboarding, and early engagement Lead performance management processes, ensuring clear objectives, timely feedback, and effective outcomes. Personally support talent reviews and succession discussions for critical roles. Deliver practical capability development initiatives aligned to current and future business needs. Embed a high-performance culture through consistent application of standards, accountability, and follow-through Employee Relations & Risk Management Lead and manage complex and high-risk employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, restructuring). Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant people practices. Provide pragmatic, commercial advice while mitigating risk and protecting company values. Partner with legal advisors where required. People Operations & Governance Ensure Baltinglass delivery of core People processes across the employee lifecycle. Maintain compliance with UK employment legislation, data protection, and internal controls. Support audit requirements and reporting at the Group level. Enhance HR policies and governance frameworks. Change, Engagement & Culture Lead people aspects of change initiatives, ensuring clarity, engagement, and adoption. Shape and embed the QBS People Promise and Culture Framework. Use engagement data to drive targeted action plans and measurable improvement. Act as a role model for company values and inclusive leadership. Champion employee engagement initiatives. Leadership of the HR Function Contribute to Groupwide People strategy, sharing best practices and driving consistency. Champion continuous improvement of People processes, tools, and ways of working. Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, and external providers to deliver a seamless People experience. Key Relationships Internal: Executive team, senior leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, wider workforce. External: Legal advisors, benefits providers, learning partners, consultants. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential and required Proven experience in an HR Executive or Business Partner role within a fast-paced, commercial environment Demonstrable experience of strategic business partnering at a senior leadership level Strong grounding in UK employment law and employee relations Demonstrable end-to-end recruitment experience, including CV screening and interviewing Data-driven mindset with the ability to link people metrics to business outcomes CIPD Level 5 or 7 Desirable Skills Experience in multisite, scaling, or matrix organisations Exposure to international or multi-country workforces Experience supporting transformation, M&A, or organisational redesign Key Relationships Internal: Executive team, senior leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, wider Workforce External: Legal advisors, benefits providers, learning partners, consultants Benefits: Competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Healthcare scheme Excellent contributory pension scheme Life Cover Online retail discounts Cycle to Work scheme Full training programme with continuing professional development The role is a mix of 1 home working day and 4 office-based days; candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing office. Working hours 9.00 am 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Our Commitment to Inclusion: At QBS, we believe diversity isn t just a box to tick, it s the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. We re building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether you re starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Description At QBS, we do more than distribute software we optimise how it reaches the market. We connect software publishers and resellers through a smart, seamless, and scalable platform that drives sustainable growth across the technology ecosystem. With more than 35 years of experience in the software channel, we have built a proven model focused on removing complexity, accelerating go-to-market execution, and unlocking measurable growth opportunities. Operating in over 20 countries, we combine global scale with strong local expertise, enabling our partners to succeed in an increasingly dynamic and competitive software landscape. Our ecosystem is designed to deliver tangible value: For Resellers (VARs and MSPs): Immediate access to more than 12,000 software solutions through a single, integrated platform simplifying procurement, management, and expansion. For Software Publishers: Efficient channel activation, streamlined distribution, and scalable market expansion to accelerate revenue growth. The HR Business Partner is a strategic business partner to senior leaders, enabling commercial outcomes through high-performing, engaged, and scalable teams. This role blends firsthand operational leadership with forward-looking people strategy. You will function as a trusted advisor, translating business strategy into actionable people plans that support growth, productivity, capability building, and organisational effectiveness. We are looking for an ambitious and driven individual, currently operating at a senior HR or People & Culture executive level, who is ready to take the next step in their career as an HR Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has built a strong foundation in HR operations and is eager to broaden their commercial impact, working more closely with business leaders and drive our recrutiment efforts seamlessly. The role offers genuine scope for progression, with a clear pathway towards a more strategic position within the business for the right person who demonstrates the vision, capability, and leadership potential to grow with us. The role is based at Westgate, Hanger Lane, with 4-5 days a week office attendance required. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic Accountabilities Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders, advising on organisational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and team performance. Influence leaders to adopt commercial, evidence-based people decisions aligned to growth, profitability, and sustainability. Use HR data and insights to challenge assumptions and improve decision-making. Strategic Business Partnering Partner with leaders to deliver workforce and capability plans aligned to business strategy and financial forecasts. Advise on organisational design, role clarity, spans and layers, and succession planning. Coach leaders on performance, leadership behaviours, engagement, and change leadership. Support M&A, restructurings, TUPE, and transformation programmes. Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning and future capability needs. Performance, Talent & Capability Lead performance management frameworks, ensuring clear goal alignment and continuous feedback. Support talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development for critical roles. Drive capability building through learning strategies aligned to future skills and commercial priorities. Embed a culture of ownership, high standards, and continuous improvement. Partner with L&D to deliver targeted learning and development solutions. Talent Acquisition Own and deliver end-to-end recruitment, including: Drafting role profiles and adverts Direct sourcing, CV screening, and shortlisting Managing agencies where needed Conducting interviews and advising hiring managers Overseeing offers, onboarding, and early engagement Lead performance management processes, ensuring clear objectives, timely feedback, and effective outcomes. Personally support talent reviews and succession discussions for critical roles. Deliver practical capability development initiatives aligned to current and future business needs. Embed a high-performance culture through consistent application of standards, accountability, and follow-through Employee Relations & Risk Management Lead and manage complex and high-risk employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, restructuring). Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant people practices. Provide pragmatic, commercial advice while mitigating risk and protecting company values. Partner with legal advisors where required. People Operations & Governance Ensure Baltinglass delivery of core People processes across the employee lifecycle. Maintain compliance with UK employment legislation, data protection, and internal controls. Support audit requirements and reporting at the Group level. Enhance HR policies and governance frameworks. Change, Engagement & Culture Lead people aspects of change initiatives, ensuring clarity, engagement, and adoption. Shape and embed the QBS People Promise and Culture Framework. Use engagement data to drive targeted action plans and measurable improvement. Act as a role model for company values and inclusive leadership. Champion employee engagement initiatives. Leadership of the HR Function Contribute to Groupwide People strategy, sharing best practices and driving consistency. Champion continuous improvement of People processes, tools, and ways of working. Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, and external providers to deliver a seamless People experience. Key Relationships Internal: Executive team, senior leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, wider workforce. External: Legal advisors, benefits providers, learning partners, consultants. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential and required Proven experience in an HR Executive or Business Partner role within a fast-paced, commercial environment Demonstrable experience of strategic business partnering at a senior leadership level Strong grounding in UK employment law and employee relations Demonstrable end-to-end recruitment experience, including CV screening and interviewing Data-driven mindset with the ability to link people metrics to business outcomes CIPD Level 5 or 7 Desirable Skills Experience in multisite, scaling, or matrix organisations Exposure to international or multi-country workforces Experience supporting transformation, M&A, or organisational redesign Key Relationships Internal: Executive team, senior leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, People Ops, wider Workforce External: Legal advisors, benefits providers, learning partners, consultants Benefits: Competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Healthcare scheme Excellent contributory pension scheme Life Cover Online retail discounts Cycle to Work scheme Full training programme with continuing professional development The role is a mix of 1 home working day and 4 office-based days; candidates should therefore have a reasonable commute to our Ealing office. Working hours 9.00 am 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Our Commitment to Inclusion: At QBS, we believe diversity isn t just a box to tick, it s the engine that drives innovation, creativity, and growth. We re building a culture where everyone belongs, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, because we know that different ways of thinking make us stronger. Whether you re starting your career or bringing decades of experience, what matters most is your passion, potential, and willingness to make an impact.
Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Sustainability Technical Project Manager Duration: Contract Location: Crewe, Cheshire Main Goals and Objectives: Lead and deliver sustainability initiatives within Procurement, ensuring clear execution of projects that reduce supply chain impact, support compliance, and integrate sustainability into sourcing decisions. Drive operational delivery of the Procurement sustainability roadmap, translating strategy into measurable actions across suppliers, processes, and governance. Ensure alignment with the Clients' requirements while enabling buyers and stakeholders with practical tools, guidance, and support. Main Responsibilities: Project Delivery (core of the role) Lead sustainability projects end-to-end owned by procurement Lead delivery of sustainability roadmap of procurement Build and manage project plans, actions, owners, deadlines, and risks. Run governance: meeting cadence, progress reporting, escalation management in the Clients' Level. Deliver, progress and continuously improve pilots and operational actions (not just coordination). Supply Chain Sustainability / Technical Delivery Support Procurement to reduce supply chain emissions Help define and deliver supplier decarbonisation plans and improvement roadmaps. Support the integration of sustainability into sourcing, including support to reach selection of supplier. Support development and application of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and/or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approaches (internally and with suppliers) Supplier Risk, Compliance & Due Diligence Support compliance work linked to supply chain regulations Help deliver and track supplier compliance evidence (data, audits, questionnaires, corrective actions). Support topics such as: Supplier risk escalation tracking Evidence collection and closure tracking Operational Sustainability Support + BAU activities Provide operational guidance to suppliers and buyers in sourcing decisions and general discussions Chain of Custody, Traceability and Group Alignment Work with Group/Brand leads to understand and implement Chain of Custody processes. Integrate traceability steps into Procurement sourcing processes (templates, gates, governance). Help develop traceability and transparency across n-tier supply chains. Align approach with Group requirements and share learning across stakeholders. Training and Stakeholder Support Provide practical support to: Buyers and Commodity Teams Strategic suppliers Build simple "how-to" guidance, templates, and clear process steps Reporting and Data Create and maintain monthly reporting for sustainability metrics (e.g., emissions, energy, waste, water), using agreed tools Track KPIs and delivery outcomes and communicate progress clearly Skills & Experience: Strong operational project management capability with focus on delivery of outcomes Ability to manage complex workstreams, risks, timing, cost, and delivery Experience using structured project management methods Ability to manage cross-functional teams without direct authority Ability to drive actions to closure and escalate early when blocked Strong communication skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders Experience supporting Procurement processes and supplier management basics Experience providing operational guidance to stakeholders (buyers, suppliers, cross-functional teams) Demonstrable skills and experience of producing and providing presentations to a Board standard Practical & Technical Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of: ISO 14001 (environmental management) Supply chain sustainability and decarbonisation (including Scope 3 concepts) Sustainability target setting and delivery (e.g., science-based target style approaches) Supplier sustainability measurement tools / methods (e.g., rating systems, audit frameworks) Carbon accounting concepts and/or GHG Protocol aligned thinking (at a working level) PCF and/or LCA delivery (even if supported by specialists) Working knowledge (or ability to learn fast) of: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) LkSG (German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) EU Directive 2000/53/EC (End-of-Life Vehicles) ZEV Mandate UK (Zero Emission Vehicle requirements) EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Supply Chain or Business Relevant professional certifications (e.g. ESG, LCA, Procurement) Project management certification (e.g. Prince2) desirable Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to 600 referral fee: (url removed)>
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Sustainability Technical Project Manager Duration: Contract Location: Crewe, Cheshire Main Goals and Objectives: Lead and deliver sustainability initiatives within Procurement, ensuring clear execution of projects that reduce supply chain impact, support compliance, and integrate sustainability into sourcing decisions. Drive operational delivery of the Procurement sustainability roadmap, translating strategy into measurable actions across suppliers, processes, and governance. Ensure alignment with the Clients' requirements while enabling buyers and stakeholders with practical tools, guidance, and support. Main Responsibilities: Project Delivery (core of the role) Lead sustainability projects end-to-end owned by procurement Lead delivery of sustainability roadmap of procurement Build and manage project plans, actions, owners, deadlines, and risks. Run governance: meeting cadence, progress reporting, escalation management in the Clients' Level. Deliver, progress and continuously improve pilots and operational actions (not just coordination). Supply Chain Sustainability / Technical Delivery Support Procurement to reduce supply chain emissions Help define and deliver supplier decarbonisation plans and improvement roadmaps. Support the integration of sustainability into sourcing, including support to reach selection of supplier. Support development and application of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and/or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approaches (internally and with suppliers) Supplier Risk, Compliance & Due Diligence Support compliance work linked to supply chain regulations Help deliver and track supplier compliance evidence (data, audits, questionnaires, corrective actions). Support topics such as: Supplier risk escalation tracking Evidence collection and closure tracking Operational Sustainability Support + BAU activities Provide operational guidance to suppliers and buyers in sourcing decisions and general discussions Chain of Custody, Traceability and Group Alignment Work with Group/Brand leads to understand and implement Chain of Custody processes. Integrate traceability steps into Procurement sourcing processes (templates, gates, governance). Help develop traceability and transparency across n-tier supply chains. Align approach with Group requirements and share learning across stakeholders. Training and Stakeholder Support Provide practical support to: Buyers and Commodity Teams Strategic suppliers Build simple "how-to" guidance, templates, and clear process steps Reporting and Data Create and maintain monthly reporting for sustainability metrics (e.g., emissions, energy, waste, water), using agreed tools Track KPIs and delivery outcomes and communicate progress clearly Skills & Experience: Strong operational project management capability with focus on delivery of outcomes Ability to manage complex workstreams, risks, timing, cost, and delivery Experience using structured project management methods Ability to manage cross-functional teams without direct authority Ability to drive actions to closure and escalate early when blocked Strong communication skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders Experience supporting Procurement processes and supplier management basics Experience providing operational guidance to stakeholders (buyers, suppliers, cross-functional teams) Demonstrable skills and experience of producing and providing presentations to a Board standard Practical & Technical Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of: ISO 14001 (environmental management) Supply chain sustainability and decarbonisation (including Scope 3 concepts) Sustainability target setting and delivery (e.g., science-based target style approaches) Supplier sustainability measurement tools / methods (e.g., rating systems, audit frameworks) Carbon accounting concepts and/or GHG Protocol aligned thinking (at a working level) PCF and/or LCA delivery (even if supported by specialists) Working knowledge (or ability to learn fast) of: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) LkSG (German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) EU Directive 2000/53/EC (End-of-Life Vehicles) ZEV Mandate UK (Zero Emission Vehicle requirements) EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Supply Chain or Business Relevant professional certifications (e.g. ESG, LCA, Procurement) Project management certification (e.g. Prince2) desirable Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to 600 referral fee: (url removed)>
Job Description NOV Wellsite Services are recruiting for a Solids Control Equipment Technician. Responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining solids control equipment used during drilling operations to manage drilling fluids and remove drilled solids efficiently. This role involves surveying, installing, monitoring, inspecting and troubleshooting equipment such as shale shakers, centrifuges, cuttings transport and treatment, while ensuring optimal system performance, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices. The technician works closely with drilling crews and fluid engineers to improve drilling efficiency, reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and maintain fluid properties critical to well integrity and operational success. NOV Wellsite Services is comprised of four services groups-BRANDT products, Brandt Services, Managed Pressure Drilling, and Site Services-whose focus is servicing the wellbore and streamlining logistics at the wellsite. Wellsite Services conducts operations in every part of the world that drilling and production take place. We design, manufacture, and sell the renowned BRANDT solids control and waste management product lines. Whether they're owned or leased, BRANDT products increase the customer's bottom line by efficiently separating solids and helping reclaim drilling fluids for reuse. Brandt Services includes our solids control and waste management solutions. Brandt Services experts work at the wellsite to ensure that operators have the hands-on support they need to bring their wells in on time and on budget. Reporting line The Solids Control Equipment Technician reports to the Technical Manager, North Sea Europe. Authority within department • Ensure offshore work is carried out safely and in line with approved procedures. • Proactively request parts, spares, and consumables from onshore support to maintain equipment availability. Responsibilities • Report to the check-in desk, departure point, company office, client site, or other agreed location when requested. • Support both onshore and offshore operations involving NOV-supplied equipment. • Survey, install, inspect, maintain, and optimise NOV-supplied equipment to support reliable performance and customer satisfaction. • Carry out repair and maintenance activities in line with approved R&M procedures and equipment requirements. • Monitor stock levels and help ensure adequate spares and consumables are available on site. • Provide training or guidance to rig crew on NOV-supplied equipment when requested. • Support and share knowledge with less experienced NOV Technicians. • Liaise professionally with client personnel and NOV teams, both onshore and offshore. • Prepare daily reports, site visit reports, and other service documentation as required. • Conduct rig audits, inspections, and rig service visits when requested. • Follow NOV and client work procedures, company policies, and site requirements. • Remain contactable as required by operational needs, unless on approved leave, and review communications regularly. • Proactively suggest improvements to products, systems, processes, and service delivery. • Perform other reasonable duties, onshore or offshore, as required by Management, including cover for colleagues when needed. Requirements • Solids control experience • Experience in offshore energy sectors (drilling) • Excellent computer skills • Offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET, MIST, medical clearance) • Ability to work both alone and as part of a team • An exceptional ability to understand, evaluate and apply technical information. • Professional demeanor with appropriate interpersonal skills for team, sub vendor & customer interactions, both in person or using Microsoft Teams or similar virtual workspace, and in writing. • Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines. • Imbued with a strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) • Diligent and dependable in the consistent application of established processes. • Must keep the secrecy of the technical and production data to which he has access. Quality assurance • Deliver work to a high standard in accordance with relevant Quality Assurance procedures and departmental work instructions. • Help ensure work is completed correctly and in line with NOV and client procedures and policies. • Recommend ideas to improve the quality of products, services, and ways of working. Training • Actively participate in training, competency development, and refresher learning identified by NOV or the client. Safety • Follow NOV and client safety procedures, systems, and site requirements. • Actively support NOV and client safety initiatives. • Wear suitable PPE as required and ensure it is used, stored, and maintained correctly. • Report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to the appropriate NOV or client representative. • Take personal responsibility for safe working practices and contribute to a positive safety culture. What do we offer? • The opportunity to work on modern, technically interesting projects using leading-edge technology. • A varied role supporting planned and ad hoc projects, including some remote or home-based work where operationally suitable. • Opportunities to travel and support NOV operations around the world. About Us About the Team
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Job Description NOV Wellsite Services are recruiting for a Solids Control Equipment Technician. Responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining solids control equipment used during drilling operations to manage drilling fluids and remove drilled solids efficiently. This role involves surveying, installing, monitoring, inspecting and troubleshooting equipment such as shale shakers, centrifuges, cuttings transport and treatment, while ensuring optimal system performance, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices. The technician works closely with drilling crews and fluid engineers to improve drilling efficiency, reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and maintain fluid properties critical to well integrity and operational success. NOV Wellsite Services is comprised of four services groups-BRANDT products, Brandt Services, Managed Pressure Drilling, and Site Services-whose focus is servicing the wellbore and streamlining logistics at the wellsite. Wellsite Services conducts operations in every part of the world that drilling and production take place. We design, manufacture, and sell the renowned BRANDT solids control and waste management product lines. Whether they're owned or leased, BRANDT products increase the customer's bottom line by efficiently separating solids and helping reclaim drilling fluids for reuse. Brandt Services includes our solids control and waste management solutions. Brandt Services experts work at the wellsite to ensure that operators have the hands-on support they need to bring their wells in on time and on budget. Reporting line The Solids Control Equipment Technician reports to the Technical Manager, North Sea Europe. Authority within department • Ensure offshore work is carried out safely and in line with approved procedures. • Proactively request parts, spares, and consumables from onshore support to maintain equipment availability. Responsibilities • Report to the check-in desk, departure point, company office, client site, or other agreed location when requested. • Support both onshore and offshore operations involving NOV-supplied equipment. • Survey, install, inspect, maintain, and optimise NOV-supplied equipment to support reliable performance and customer satisfaction. • Carry out repair and maintenance activities in line with approved R&M procedures and equipment requirements. • Monitor stock levels and help ensure adequate spares and consumables are available on site. • Provide training or guidance to rig crew on NOV-supplied equipment when requested. • Support and share knowledge with less experienced NOV Technicians. • Liaise professionally with client personnel and NOV teams, both onshore and offshore. • Prepare daily reports, site visit reports, and other service documentation as required. • Conduct rig audits, inspections, and rig service visits when requested. • Follow NOV and client work procedures, company policies, and site requirements. • Remain contactable as required by operational needs, unless on approved leave, and review communications regularly. • Proactively suggest improvements to products, systems, processes, and service delivery. • Perform other reasonable duties, onshore or offshore, as required by Management, including cover for colleagues when needed. Requirements • Solids control experience • Experience in offshore energy sectors (drilling) • Excellent computer skills • Offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET, MIST, medical clearance) • Ability to work both alone and as part of a team • An exceptional ability to understand, evaluate and apply technical information. • Professional demeanor with appropriate interpersonal skills for team, sub vendor & customer interactions, both in person or using Microsoft Teams or similar virtual workspace, and in writing. • Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines. • Imbued with a strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) • Diligent and dependable in the consistent application of established processes. • Must keep the secrecy of the technical and production data to which he has access. Quality assurance • Deliver work to a high standard in accordance with relevant Quality Assurance procedures and departmental work instructions. • Help ensure work is completed correctly and in line with NOV and client procedures and policies. • Recommend ideas to improve the quality of products, services, and ways of working. Training • Actively participate in training, competency development, and refresher learning identified by NOV or the client. Safety • Follow NOV and client safety procedures, systems, and site requirements. • Actively support NOV and client safety initiatives. • Wear suitable PPE as required and ensure it is used, stored, and maintained correctly. • Report hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to the appropriate NOV or client representative. • Take personal responsibility for safe working practices and contribute to a positive safety culture. What do we offer? • The opportunity to work on modern, technically interesting projects using leading-edge technology. • A varied role supporting planned and ad hoc projects, including some remote or home-based work where operationally suitable. • Opportunities to travel and support NOV operations around the world. About Us About the Team
About The Role This is a specialist role at the centre of how we manage and maximise Gift Aid across the organisation. You ll take ownership of monthly claims covering over £100m of fundraised income, ensuring everything is accurate, fully compliant with HMRC requirements, and supported by a clear and robust audit trail. Working across multiple directorates, you ll help embed consistent, high-quality processes so Gift Aid is properly considered, correctly applied, and efficiently delivered at every stage. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. You ll bring strong technical knowledge of Gift Aid and HMRC regulation, alongside confidence working with complex data, CRM systems and financial reconciliations. A key part of the role is interrogating and improving the quality of Gift Aid data identifying gaps, increasing declaration coverage, reducing errors, and ensuring income is correctly assessed before claims are made. You ll also act as the main point of contact for HMRC queries and audits, so accuracy, structure and calm attention to detail are essential. Alongside the technical side, you ll work closely with teams across fundraising, income processing, data and finance to make sure Gift Aid is fully understood and embedded in day-to-day activity. This includes reviewing processes, strengthening controls, supporting supplier compliance and developing clear guidance and training where needed. You ll also act as the organisation s authority for Gift Aid sign-off on new campaigns and income streams, helping ensure everything is set up correctly from the start and aligned with HMRC rules and internal governance. Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion s 10-year strategy, and we re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together. If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same Officer or Manager title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles. You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of one day per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Employee benefits include - (Pro Rata) 28 day s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
About The Role This is a specialist role at the centre of how we manage and maximise Gift Aid across the organisation. You ll take ownership of monthly claims covering over £100m of fundraised income, ensuring everything is accurate, fully compliant with HMRC requirements, and supported by a clear and robust audit trail. Working across multiple directorates, you ll help embed consistent, high-quality processes so Gift Aid is properly considered, correctly applied, and efficiently delivered at every stage. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. You ll bring strong technical knowledge of Gift Aid and HMRC regulation, alongside confidence working with complex data, CRM systems and financial reconciliations. A key part of the role is interrogating and improving the quality of Gift Aid data identifying gaps, increasing declaration coverage, reducing errors, and ensuring income is correctly assessed before claims are made. You ll also act as the main point of contact for HMRC queries and audits, so accuracy, structure and calm attention to detail are essential. Alongside the technical side, you ll work closely with teams across fundraising, income processing, data and finance to make sure Gift Aid is fully understood and embedded in day-to-day activity. This includes reviewing processes, strengthening controls, supporting supplier compliance and developing clear guidance and training where needed. You ll also act as the organisation s authority for Gift Aid sign-off on new campaigns and income streams, helping ensure everything is set up correctly from the start and aligned with HMRC rules and internal governance. Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion s 10-year strategy, and we re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together. If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same Officer or Manager title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles. You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of one day per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Employee benefits include - (Pro Rata) 28 day s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their 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. Responsibility: Predominant amount of time will be spent off-site at audit entities' premises. Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Identify and understand audit entities needs, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree audit entities needs and potential solutions with managers. Active engagement with senior audited entities staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on audit entities premises and in the office. Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities Assists in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement. 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 As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their 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. Responsibility: Predominant amount of time will be spent off-site at audit entities' premises. Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Identify and understand audit entities needs, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree audit entities needs and potential solutions with managers. Active engagement with senior audited entities staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on audit entities premises and in the office. Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities Assists in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement. 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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 on the development of personal and professional skills that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager (or equivalent) to join our Learning Development team as our US Curriculum Lead. The role would suit a talented, high performing and ambitious individual who is keen not only to support delivery of our curriculum but also to help shape the L&D strategy in respect to US learning during an exciting transition phase for the team. This role will report into the Audit Stream L&D Leadership Team (LT). Key responsibilities The US curriculum lead will manage the entire learning process for our US offering on transition of the curriculum from within the business into Audit Stream L&D. This role will be pivotal in the successful transition and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the curriculum, ensuring high-quality, commercially viable solutions that enhance the learner experience. The US curriculum lead will report to the Audit Stream L&D LT, will have a focus on support QC1000 compliance and will work closely with our US practitioners on the development of the US curriculum. It is expected that any successful candidate will have practical audit experience as well as a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct. A working knowledge of US reporting requirements is a must for this role, ideally with recent practical experience. Experience with designing and developing / delivering technical learning content would be beneficial, although no formal L&D qualifications are required. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to the London office, where Audit Stream L&D is based, as well as some travel to other offices and external venues, will be required. Certain support on or delivery of courses will require residential stays. Supporting the Audit Stream L&D LT to establish and manage the transition plan for the US curriculum, addressing compliance and delivery risks as appropriate Developing high-quality, impactful and innovative content that meets learner needs and delivers clear business outcomes Building and maintaining key strategic relationships such as with SMEs in the Global Capital Markets Group, Global L&D and the US firm Providing onsite project management and/or facilitation support for US programmes as appropriate Designing, curating or creating technical and non-technical content within the US Curriculum (under the direction of the LT) Working with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team on evaluation of learning impact and effectiveness across the US curriculum Leveraging practical audit experience and detailed understanding of US accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning for US engagements Supporting with facilitation on programmes as appropriate Coordinating with Global L&D and the US firm to identify and incorporate relevant content in our US curriculum Collaborating with wider L&D, SMEs and practitioners to effectively build and deliver the US curriculum Bringing fresh ideas to the business to support effective learning solutions Leading this change programme, setting an example and seeking support as needed Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) with an audit background, ideally with recent US experience Experience of authoring technical and non-technical content and/or facilitation of learning would be a significant advantage but is not essential Strong relationship and collaboration skills with an ability to work with varied stakeholders, influence agendas, problem solve and drive forward activities Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with change programmes would be beneficial Interest in developing self and others through high-quality learning interventions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong data-analytics and problem-solving skills Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on excellence, quality and outputs 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.
