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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p><b><b>Overview</b></b></p><p></p><p>The Learning &amp; Development (L&amp;D) team at PwC has three main areas of focus:</p><p></p><p><b><b>Strategic Relationships:</b> </b>Working proactively with business stakeholders to establish and deliver their overall training strategy.  This will include identifying strategic priorities and opportunity for efficiencies, considering tech-enablement of L&amp;D offerings, making L&amp;D more accessible and intuitive, and working closely with the wider L&amp;D team to design and implement learning solutions with a strong business focus.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Learning Design: </b></b>A creative team of design experts and authors, responsible for designing and creating all programme content which is available for the business.  This includes technical training to support their day to day roles, but also a wider breadth of professional skills training. They review the effectiveness of the training and also consider how new technologies can be adopted into our learning solutions.</p><p></p><p><b><b>Learning Experience: </b></b>Aiming to provide our learners with the best possible learning experience, the team is responsible for ensuring that our learning programmes are delivered effectively, from strategy through to implementation and evaluation. Made up of Course Managers, Course Executives, Training Coordinators and Event Managers, the team lead on the overall project, risk, financial and commercial management of our programmes. Key responsibilities include managing all logistical elements of our programmes, including but not limited to: planning, scheduling and managing our programmes; sourcing suppliers and venues; building curriculums onto our learner management system; managing supplier relationships; and evaluating and reporting on our programmes.</p><p></p><p><b>About the role</b></p><p></p><p>The team is currently looking for a Lead Author, based from one of our offices across the UK - with scope for hybrid working, both from home and the office. The team are responsible for the business curriculums of: Firmwide, Consulting, Deals and Tax (FCDT).</p><p></p><p>As an FCDT Lead Author, you will  work with the wider Learning Design, Strategic Relationships and Learning Experience teams to deliver highly effective training content and learning design strategies using adult learning principles.  </p><p></p><p>You will work on a variety of projects and initiatives related to learning content within PwC within the UK, this includes the design, development and review of face-to-face or technology enabled learning solutions.</p><p></p><p>However, there are no guarantees on which projects you will work on during your time in the team and a wide range of experience of developing projects and programmes for learners, therefore, is key to being successful in this role.</p><p></p><p><b>Key aspects of the design role will include:</b></p><ul><li><p>Work with the Strategic Relationship team (L&amp;D Business Partners) to understand the requirements of the internal client, and work with them to define the kind of learning that would be the most appropriate using both digital or face to face modalities.</p></li><li><p>Draft and agree scope, objectives, design proposals, detailed design plans, delivery and evaluation in conjunction with the wider Learning Design, Strategic Relationships and Learning Experience teams.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with assigned SMEs (subject matter experts) to define and prioritise learning objectives and to ensure that all final materials are reviewed .</p></li><li><p>Be client focussed at all times – understanding their needs and keeping them in mind when taking actions or making decisions.</p></li><li><p>Review content written by authors and peers </p></li><li><p>Coach and supervise more junior members of the L&amp;D team.</p></li><li><p>Take a role in keeping abreast of latest external thinking and best practice and bringing this expertise to L&amp;D.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Requirements:</b></b></p><ul><li><p>Understanding of PwC’s service propositions and strategy</p></li><li><p>Experience in L&amp;D / training and a suitable knowledge and interest in tools and technology advancements to enhance learning outcomes</p></li><li><p>Passion for creating and delivering highly effective content. Experience in the design, development and review of face-to-face and technology enabled learning solutions, showcasing innovation and creativity when approaching new challenges.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of digital learning solutions and Learning Technologies and how they can be used to add value and transform the way we learn</p></li><li><p>Strong interest in quickly developing knowledge in latest learning and development methodologies </p></li><li><p>Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, communicating confidently, clearly and effectively in verbal and written formats.</p></li><li><p>Ability to develop and build a wide range of relationships and work collaboratively as part of a wider team.</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead, coach and develop self and others in the pursuit of delivering a distinctive and sustainable L&amp;D service to the firm.</p></li><li><p>Commercially orientated - keeps commercial aspects continually in mind when taking actions or making decisions</p></li><li><p>Goal orientated - maintains focus on translating vision and strategy  into agreed objectives and deliverables</p></li><li><p>Project Management oriented - adopting project management disciplines to strategically plan and deliver on tasks and responsibilities on time and to budget, using available resources</p></li><li><p>Assimilate complex data and information objectively to inform recommendations</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate resilience and delivery under pressure, in an ambiguous and changing landscape</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>*This role can be conducted from any of our UK offices however time spent in London is required </i></p><br /><p><strong>Not the role for you?</strong><br />Did you know PwC offer <a href="http://pwctrk.co.uk/tp/rj6_YRe1p-J.K" rel="no-follow">flexible contract</a> arrangements as well as <a href="http://pwctrk.co.uk/tp/rj6_uo6An.J.K" rel="no-follow">contingent work</a> (ie temporary or day rate contracting)?<br /><br /><strong>The skills we look for in future employees</strong><br />All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, &lsquo;The PwC Professional&rsquo; and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.</p>Learn more here: <a href="https://www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply" rel="no-follow">www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply</a><br /><br /><p><strong>The Deal</strong><br />We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have &lsquo;The Deal&rsquo;.</p><p>Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: <a href="https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/about-us/the-new-deal.html" rel="no-follow">https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/about-us/the-new-deal.html</a><br /><br /><strong>Diversity</strong><br />Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.</p><p>We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.</p><p><a href="https://www.pwc.com/uk/diversity" rel="no-follow">www.pwc.com/uk/diversity</a></p><img src="https://www.applytracking.com/tp/rj6-0IycQ-J_K" rel="no-follow" />