Our client a Leading Professional services firm based in London seek a early Careers Learning and Development Lead.
Core Duties will include:
Supports the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored solutions to our staff and partners
Advocate business needs within Learning & Development (L&D) ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining effective
Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D, able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise
Responsible for reporting back to the business on progress
Provide objective challenge to the business on training needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action
Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream
Support the delivery of an effective Audit Learning & Development curriculum across the Audit Stream
Develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals
Coordinate and conduct the training needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider Learning & Development team
Support onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan)
Bring the latest thinking and innovation to the business, using this to support the development and delivery of leading personal and professional development
Advocate change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate
Ideal candidates must have the following:
Experienced Manager (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders
Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream
Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards
Ability to apply critical thinking to problems and generate commercially viable solutions
Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these
Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs