Are you an experienced trainer, with an eye for detail, that can present complex information and bring learning content to life for a range of audiences?

The University's Finance Division Training Team is seeking someone who is, or can rapidly become - an expert in using the University's wide range of financial systems, to train others across a varied spectrum of disciplines and ensure that key supporting resources are kept up to date. The University is currently implementing an ambitious Finance Transformation Programme. Primarily you will be responsible for delivering our existing portfolio of virtual and in-person courses.

However, as the programme progresses there will also be the opportunity to assist with supporting colleagues on the adoption of new systems and improved ways of working.

The role

You will:

Deliver standard and bespoke courses on University's finance systems, both in person and virtually to departmental staff across the University.
Identify learning needs and develop new training solutions to support new ways of working and systems.
Create and maintain detailed training guides, desk aids, and short videos to support the University systems and processes.
Evaluate the achievement of learning objectives.

Your skills

Ideally you will be experienced in developing and delivering training for large organisational finance systems, with the ability to create digital learning resources an advantage. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will also have well-honed organisational skills and be highly proficient with MS Office to enable you to deal effectively with multiple projects and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of A-Level standard with both training and accountancy qualifications (e.g., AAT or above) or have comparable experience.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Defined benefits pension schemes
Flexible working options
Family-friendly initiatives
Career development opportunities
Support for health & mental wellbeing
Discounts on shopping
Rental deposit scheme
Public transport season ticket loans
Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes.

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Fixed-term: Funding for this post is available until 31 July 2027 in the first instance.

We are partnering with Pure Resourcing Solutions (https://www.prs.uk.com/) to recruit to this role as part of our backfill campaign, as well as a flexible workforce of around 30 people to 'backfill' the finance function and create the capacity for permanent staff secondments.

To apply for this role or any of the other backfill roles please apply through the link to Pure's website Pure Resourcing Solutions (prs.uk.com).

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Pure Resourcing at: marsha.gordon@prs.uk.com

The closing date for applications is 2nd February 2025

The interview date for the role are planned for 10th and 11th February 2025

Please quote reference AG44724 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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