Audit Stream Learning and Development - US Curriculum Lead

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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.

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).

• 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

• 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

• 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

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