Audit Stream Learning & Development - Faculty Manager

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. growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them.

J oin Our Dynamic Team as a Faculty Manager in Audit Stream L&D!

Are you passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences? Are you ready to broaden your horizons and have a significant impact on programme delivery?

At BDO, our facilitators are the lifeblood of our programmes. They dedicate their time and energy to support our people to develop knowledge and skills that will enable them to be at their best on audits. Our Faculty Managers are pivotal in supporting our facilitators – they are the engine behind the Faculty strategy and manage all aspects of delivery from facilitator identification through to evaluation, facilitator upskilling to recognition processes.

Why join us?

Strategic Leadership: Drive on our Faculty strategy to elevate ou r programme delivery a nd support a thriving learning culture which meets business needs and delivers on strategic aims . Be a key played in managing Faculty performance, identifying delivery risk and proposing viable solutions to maintain the quality of our learning programmes.

Manage key stakeholder relationships: Partner senior stakeholders across the stream to deliver effective, tailored, localised learning through the efficient development and management of our . Provide relevant information, upskilling and coaching as needed to facilitators, helping them excel in delivery of our programmes.

Innovation and continuous improvement: Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive change and make a difference in the learning journey of our Audit stream.

Key responsibilities:

• D rive the d evelop ment and maint enance of the Faculty strategy to align with business needs and mitigate risks related to programme delivery.

• Ensure the Faculty consistently meets business outcomes through effective management and coordination.

• Assess Faculty effectiveness, identify challenges and successes, and present solutions to the Leadership Team and those charged with governance.

• Provide onsite project management and facilitation support for programme delivery when needed.

• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support execution of the Faculty strategy .

• Monitor faculty utilisation and performance, report on risks, and propose commercial solutions.

• Coach Faculty members to enhance their skills for delivering Audit L&D programmes and serve as a specialist L&D facilitator when needed.

• Work collaboratively with wider L&D to ensure facilitator needs are considered appropriately and adequate facilitator support is put in place across our programmes.

• Introduce new ideas and innovations to improve programme delivery and learner experience, while streamlining processes for efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Manager (or equivalent) with an interest / passion for Learning & Development.

• Strong communication , presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Attention to detail, e xcellent an alytical and project management skills.

• Understanding of systems, processes and controls would be beneficial.

• Focus on operational excellence and quality.

• Formal L&D qualifications are a plus but not essential.

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.