Audit Stream Learning & Development - Business Partnering Manager for Projects

BDO UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business advisory firm seeks a Business Partnering Manager for Projects to drive Learning and Development initiatives within the Audit Stream. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to align learning objectives with business needs and advocating for effective L&D responses. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience and a solid understanding of the audit environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development programs

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in management or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of audit and regulatory environment.
• Previous L&D experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of learning initiatives.
• Advocate for business needs within L&D.
• Develop strategic relationships with the Audit Stream.

Skills

Management

Stakeholder Influence

Project Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical Skills

Job description

Audit Stream Learning & Development - Business Partnering Manager for Projects

Employer: BDO UK | Location: Bolton | Salary: Unspecified | Closing date: 13 May 2025

View more categories | View less categories | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full time | Sector: Finance & accounting, Internal audit

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 directly advise their owners and management teams.

We'll broaden your horizons

The Business Partnering (BP) team plays a vital role within L&D, partnering with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop appropriate responses. They work alongside the business to drive the Learning and Development agenda and coordinate with support teams.

The BP team acts as the business voice within L&D, providing oversight and challenge, and representing the function within the Audit Stream. The Business Partnering Manager for Projects will work directly with stakeholders to identify needs outside of our Early in Careers and Post-qualified curricula, focusing on project-based activities that require a coordinated approach.

Using their understanding of business priorities, they will align activities across L&D offerings and wider programs, ensuring responses meet ongoing needs and coordinating with stakeholders. They will collaborate with other BP team members to ensure comprehensive learning needs analysis and share best practices.

They will work with the Learning Development team to translate business objectives into learning objectives, oversee content development, support program delivery, and ensure review of learning effectiveness. They may also support onsite program management and facilitation.

In this role you will:

• Support the scoping, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Advocate for business needs within L&D, ensuring responses support organizational goals.
• Act as a subject matter expert on L&D, advising business leaders.
• Report progress against plans to the business.
• Provide objective challenge and act as a sounding board for learning needs.
• Promote L&D activities to foster an effective learning culture.
• Support delivery of the Audit L&D curriculum.
• Develop strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to align L&D initiatives.
• Participate in learning needs analysis and oversee curriculum development.
• Support onsite program delivery and facilitation.
• Introduce innovative approaches to learning and development.
• Lead change initiatives by example and seek support when needed.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience in management or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of audit and regulatory environment.
• Previous L&D experience preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Proven stakeholder influence and project management skills.
• Experience in program facilitation is beneficial.
• Problem-solving skills to generate commercially viable solutions.
• Strong collaboration, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Understanding of business strategy and operational excellence.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect are core values at BDO. We offer flexible working arrangements, career development programs, and a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Looking ahead

We are committed to supporting entrepreneurial businesses and investing in our people, fostering a culture of innovation and growth. We aim to empower our employees to think creatively and contribute to our shared success.