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

BDO UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK is seeking an Experienced Manager / Senior Manager to join their Learning Development team. This role involves designing and developing innovative learning content, supporting programme delivery, and collaborating with various teams. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to enhance the learning culture and contribute to strategic growth during a pivotal phase.

Qualifications

• Practical audit experience and understanding of financial reporting.
• Experience in designing and developing technical learning content.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Developing impactful, innovative content aligned with business needs.
• Reviewing and maintaining quality of content created by others.
• Supporting programme delivery through project management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Education

Formal design qualifications

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, 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 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 deliver results. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by helping our people develop the knowledge and skills necessary for their roles and to reach their potential.

Effective L&D requires specialist resources to identify training needs and respond appropriately. It involves careful planning, project management, a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. We also focus on the latest innovations, tools, and technologies to support relevant and timely development.

Opportunity

We have an exciting opening for an Experienced Manager / Senior Manager or equivalent to join our Learning Development team. This role is ideal for a talented, high-performing, ambitious individual eager to support current initiatives and help shape our future L&D strategy 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 develop 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 Partners and Audit SMEs to understand business objectives, translate them into learning goals, and design effective learning interventions. They utilize innovative design methodologies and support project management and facilitation activities.

The successful candidate will lead a portfolio of programmes, support broader team activities, review content, coach junior members, and contribute to initiatives like the Learning Library and Learning Culture programs.

Minimum requirements

• Practical audit experience and understanding of financial reporting, ethics, and professional conduct.
• Experience in designing and developing technical learning content.
• Formal design qualifications are advantageous but not essential; equivalent experience is considered.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong relationship skills.
• Experience with behavioural change or cultural programs is a plus.
• Interest in personal development and delivering high-quality learning interventions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Additional information

The role is UK-based with travel to London and other locations, including residential stays for some courses.

Responsibilities include

• Developing impactful, innovative content aligned with business needs.
• Reviewing and maintaining quality of content created by others.
• Building and maintaining relationships with content SMEs.
• Supporting programme delivery through project management and facilitation.
• Designing and curating technical and non-technical content.
• Providing coaching and supervision within the team.
• Collaborating with various teams to meet learning needs and incorporate innovation.
• Supporting strategic initiatives and advocating for change where necessary.

Our culture and future

Mutual support, respect, and collaboration are core values at BDO. We invest in our people through mentoring, coaching, and state-of-the-art collaboration spaces. Our purpose is to help entrepreneurial businesses succeed and to build a future of growth, innovation, and shared success.