Audit Learning & Development - Learning & Development Experienced Manager / Senior Manager (Developm

BDO UK; Sale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK is seeking a Learning & Development Experienced Manager / Senior Manager to enhance their Audit Stream. This role involves developing innovative learning content, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with business partners to drive effective training solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong audit experience and a passion for learning innovation.

Qualifications

• Senior managerial experience in program development.
• Experience in authoring and reviewing learning content.
• Knowledge of modern design thinking and technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing impactful, innovative content aligned with learner needs.
• Reviewing content for quality and effectiveness.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Coaching

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Audit Learning & Development - Learning & Development Experienced Manager / Senior Manager

Ideas | People | Trust

We're BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organizations need to navigate today's changing world.

We work with Britain's economic engines—ambitious, entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses—and directly advise their owners and management teams.

We'll broaden your horizons

Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy within the 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 supports quality and productivity by developing the necessary knowledge and skills for our people to 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 commercial mindset, and understanding regulatory requirements. Innovation, tools, and technology are also essential to develop tailored, relevant, and timely learning experiences.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Manager / Senior Manager to join our Learning Development team. The role suits a talented, high-performing individual eager to support current initiatives and shape future L&D strategies during a growth phase. The role reports to the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM).

The Learning Development team designs, curates, and creates content for the Audit programme, aiming to deliver impactful and innovative solutions aligned with business outcomes. The team includes technical and non-technical specialists responsible for main authoring activities.

Lead authors collaborate with Business Partners and Audit SMEs to understand business objectives, translate them into learning objectives, and design effective interventions using modern learning methodologies and technology. They also support project management and facilitate programs where appropriate.

The successful candidate will lead a portfolio of programs, review content developed by others, mentor junior team members, and support initiatives like the Learning Library and Learning Culture programs.

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 qualifications are beneficial but not required if equivalent experience is demonstrated. The role is flexible across the UK, with travel to London and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing impactful, innovative content aligned with learner needs and business outcomes.
2. Reviewing content created by team members to ensure quality, effectiveness, and consistency.
3. Building and maintaining relationships with content SMEs and stakeholders.
4. Supporting program delivery through project management and facilitation.
5. Designing, curating, or creating technical and non-technical content.
6. Mentoring and coaching junior members and supporting team-wide initiatives.
7. Collaborating with Business Partners, Learning Implementation, and Innovation teams to develop and implement learning solutions.
8. Driving innovation and leveraging technology in learning design.
9. Supporting strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Required skills and experience:

• Senior managerial experience in program development, including technical and non-technical content, with familiarity with regulatory reporting.
• Experience in authoring and reviewing learning content; formal qualifications are a plus but not essential.
• Knowledge of modern design thinking, innovation, and technology tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams and work independently.
• Experience with behavioral change or cultural programs is advantageous.
• Passion for developing high-quality learning interventions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and data skills.
• Understanding of business strategy and focus on outcomes.

We’re in it together

Mutual support and respect are core values at BDO. We promote a people-centered culture with mentoring, coaching, and state-of-the-art collaboration spaces. We encourage networking, sharing skills, and continuous learning.

Looking ahead

At BDO, we support entrepreneurial success and invest in our people. We aim to build on our strengths through innovation, integrity, and expertise, shaping a future of growth and collaboration.

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