Manager of Professional Qualification Programs

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom BDO Full time

About the Role:

BDO is seeking a highly experienced Manager to lead our Professional Qualification Programs Team in Baker Street. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and delivery of our professional qualifications strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the firm's duty of care to our people whilst enforcing the firm's professional qualifications policies.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of internal training and induction for EIC students.
  • Represent the firm on various external groups.
  • Work with HR and the business to develop our programme of on-going care, coaching and advice to our early in career (EIC) students.
  • Ensure that bonus and promotions data is provided to HR in a timely manner.
  • Proactively liaise with HR and Finance on apprentices.
  • Liaise with the external bodies including the ICAEW and CIOT.
  • Work with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) to ensure a seamless service is delivered to trainees and the business.
  • Assist in the design and development of apprenticeship programmes that are relevant, engaging and delivering for our EIC students.
  • Develop procedures and processes to drive efficiencies in the work of the team.
  • Develop systems and processes to increase operational efficiency including the use of Workday.
  • Advise on exam results and recommendations in respect of those who have failed. Work closely with colleagues in the HR team to provide support to the Partners and the students.
  • Liaise with external training providers on courses and syllabus developments.
  • Help to assess the impact of all syllabus changes on the firm's professional qualifications strategy and support the communication of the impact to our partners and staff.
  • Manage and develop the professional qualifications team including the performance management of two direct reports.
  • Help ensure that the firm's professional qualifications policies are driven by business needs and sound commercial principles and working with the business to support as appropriate.
  • Act as Deputy QPRT including signing training contracts and new counsellor forms.

About You:

We are looking for someone with:

  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • First class organisational skills
  • The ability to gain confidence of partners and peers and build strong relationships with colleagues and external bodies.
  • The ability to challenge the status quo, as appropriate, and drive the use of best practice to deliver improvement and development in the firm's systems. The ability to develop innovative solutions and problem solve.
  • The ability to Investigate the impact of potential changes in the current market on the firm's professional qualifications strategies. Adopts and drives a continuous improvement approach to working practices
  • The ability to work independently; has initiative and is self-motivated.
  • Proven team management experience
  • Knowledge of professional qualifications such as ACA, CTA, ACCA and CIMA is desirable.
  • Experience of Workday desirable.
  • Direct relevant work experience is preferred including professional examinations training or experience in a large professional services firm

Estimated Salary:

The estimated salary for this role is £90,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Location:

The successful candidate will be based in our Baker Street office in London, UK.

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