Audit Learning & Development - Learning & Development Experienced Manager / Senior Manager
Ideas People Trust
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Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and is critical to our success. It helps us attract, develop, and retain talented people who take pride in their work and deliver results. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by developing necessary knowledge and skills, helping individuals reach their potential.
Effective L&D requires specialist resources to partner with the Audit Stream, identify training needs, and respond appropriately. It involves careful planning, project management, a critical-thinking, and a commercial mindset, with an understanding of regulatory requirements. Incorporating the latest innovations, tools, and technology is essential to develop relevant, tailored, and timely learning experiences.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager / Senior Manager or equivalent to join our Learning Development team. The role suits a high-performing, ambitious individual eager to support current initiatives and shape future L&D strategy during a growth phase. The role reports to the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM).
The Learning Development team designs and curates content for the Audit programme, aiming to create impactful, innovative solutions that meet learner needs and deliver business outcomes. The team includes technical and non-technical specialists responsible for authoring activities.
Lead authors collaborate with Business Partnering and Audit Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand business objectives, translate them into learning objectives, and design effective interventions using innovative methodologies. They support project management and facilitate programmes when appropriate.
The successful candidate will lead a portfolio of programmes, review content created by others, coach junior team members, and support initiatives like the Learning Library and Learning Culture programmes.
Applicants should have practical audit experience, a solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics, and professional conduct. Experience in designing technical learning content is essential; formal design qualifications are beneficial but not required. Consideration will be given to on-the-job experience.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK, with travel to the London office and other sites, including residential stays for some courses.
Responsibilities include:
* Developing impactful, innovative content aligned with business outcomes
* Reviewing content to ensure quality, efficacy, and consistency
* Building and maintaining relationships with content SMEs
* Supporting programme delivery through project management and facilitation
* Designing, curating, or creating technical and non-technical content
* Supporting development, delivery, and evaluation activities, including coaching
* Training facilitators and hosts to deliver content effectively
* Leveraging audit experience to develop relevant learning materials
* Mentoring junior team members and expanding L&D expertise
* Collaborating across teams to understand learning needs and develop solutions
* Incorporating innovation and technology into learning design
* Supporting strategic initiatives and advocating for change
Required skills and experience:
* Manager/Senior Manager level experience with programme development, including technical audit content and regulatory reporting
* Formal L&D qualifications are advantageous but not essential; proven experience in content authoring and review suffices
* Knowledge of design thinking, innovation, tools, and technology for programme development
* Strong stakeholder management, influence, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to coach, develop, and inspire others, working independently as well as part of a team
* Experience with behavioural change and cultural programmes is a plus
* Interest in developing oneself and others through high-quality learning interventions
* Ability to translate learning needs into objectives and coordinate responses
* Excellent communication, analytical, and data skills
* Understanding of business strategy and focus on quality and outcomes
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