Audit Stream Learning & Development - Faculty Manager

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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.

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

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

At BDO, our facilitators are the lifeblood of our programmes. They dedicate time and energy to support our people to develop knowledge and skills that 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 up skilling to recognition processes.

Why join us? Strategic Leadership

Drive the faculty strategy to elevate programme delivery and support a thriving learning culture that meets business needs and delivers on strategic aims. Be a key player in managing faculty performance, identifying delivery risk and proposing viable solutions to maintain the quality of our learning programmes.

Manage Key Stakeholder Relationships

Partner with senior stakeholders across the stream to deliver effective, tailored, localised learning. Provide relevant information, up skilling 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

• Drive the development and maintenance 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 governance bodies.
• 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 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 or passion for Learning & Development.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail, excellent analytical 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.