Audit Learning & Development – Non-technical Lead Author (Fixed Term Contract)

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Non-technical Lead Author for their Audit Learning & Development team in Liverpool. This fixed-term contract role offers the chance to create impactful learning solutions while collaborating with diverse teams. You will be responsible for developing and reviewing content, managing relationships with subject matter experts, and leading innovative learning initiatives. Join a supportive environment that values authenticity and career development, where your contributions will significantly impact the future of audit training. If you're passionate about quality and outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme development with non-technical and audit-technical content.
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating innovative solutions to meet learner needs.
• Reviewing content to ensure quality and learning objectives.
• Coaching and supervising junior team members.

Skills

Programme Development

Stakeholder Management

Content Authoring

Analytical Skills

Coaching

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Senior Manager Experience

Tools

Design Thinking Tools

Data Analytics Tools

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Audit Learning & Development – Non-technical Lead Author (Fixed Term Contract), Liverpool

Client: BDO UK

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 93f1c7434f25

Job Views: 19

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

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 engine—ambitious, entrepreneurially spirited, high-growth businesses—and advise their owners and management teams.

We’ll broaden your horizons

Our focus is on delivering quality audit work for the public interest. Our Audit teams are vital to BDO and the economy, with sector, market, and geographic expertise enabling high-quality, trustworthy audits.

As part of our Audit stream, you'll receive support to reach your potential, including professional qualifications, skill development, and diverse learning opportunities. Join a friendly, diverse team where your work truly matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO.

We’ll help you succeed

Our work prioritizes quality, delivering trusted, transparent audits relied upon by companies and stakeholders.

You’ll proactively manage your tasks, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate reporting and long-term value.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Creating impactful, innovative solutions meeting learner needs and business outcomes.
2. Reviewing content created by design secondees and instructional designers to ensure quality, learning objectives, efficacy, and consistency.
3. Developing and maintaining business relationships with content SMEs.
4. Supporting programme delivery with onsite project management and facilitation.
5. Designing, curating, or creating relevant content, blending technical and non-technical elements.
6. Supporting evaluation metrics and analyzing reports to inform future design.
7. Coaching and supervising junior team members.
8. Training facilitators and hosts to deliver content effectively.
9. Facilitating programmes as needed.
10. Collaborating with Business Partners and Learning Implementation teams to understand needs and develop content.
11. Working with the Innovation and Technology Hub to leverage technology and design thinking.
12. Introducing innovative learning solutions.
13. Leading change and supporting organizational development.

You’ll have:

• Senior Manager or equivalent experience in programme development, including non-technical and audit-technical content, with familiarity with regulatory reporting.
• Experience in authoring and reviewing programme content.
• Knowledge of latest design thinking, tools, technology, data analytics, and evidence-based analysis.
• Strong relationship, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Teamwork, coaching, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to translate training needs into learning objectives and responses.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of business strategy and focus on quality and outcomes.

We value authenticity, support agility, and provide career development opportunities. Our culture promotes mutual support, respect, and collaboration, with state-of-the-art spaces and a strong network. We invest in our people to fuel the UK economy and shape the future with openness, clarity, and innovation.