CIPFA
Trainer & Consultant: CIPFA Professional Development
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About Us
At CIPFA, we're driven by a singular purpose: to transform lives through exceptional public financial management. As a leading international accountancy body, we champion integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the use of public funds. We believe that every pound spent should deliver tangible improvements to public services, creating a better future for individuals and communities worldwide. Join us in shaping a world where public money truly makes a difference.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced public sector professional with a strong background in training delivery to play a key role in shaping and delivering CIPFA's learning offer.
Combining subject matter expertise with excellent facilitation skills, you will develop both new and existing training programmes, and deliver engaging, high-impact learning experiences that meet the needs of public finance professionals.
You will use market intelligence, customer insight and emerging trends to identify opportunities for innovation and develop new products and services that contribute to the growth of CIPFA's commercial training portfolio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Course Development and Maintenance
- Lead the review and updating of existing training programmes, ensuring content remains current, accurate and aligned with policy, regulation and best practice.
- Improve course materials based on learner feedback, market intelligence and sector developments.
- Contribute to quality assurance processes to maintain high standards across training provision.
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New Product Development and Commercial Growth
- Identify opportunities for new courses and programmes based on market demand, client feedback and emerging public sector priorities.
- Design and develop new training products that support CIPFA’s commercial growth and meet sector needs.
- Work with internal teams to ensure new products are commercially viable and client focused.
Client-Focused and Bespoke Training
- Work with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored training solutions and materials.
- Deliver practical, relevant and impactful in-house training aligned with client objectives.
Training Delivery
- Deliver high-quality, engaging training across online and face-to-face formats.
- Adapt delivery to different audiences to provide an inclusive and effective learning experience.
- Use relevant public sector examples to support the practical application of learning.
- Where timetabling allows, teach modules within CIPFA’s Professional Accountancy Qualification through the Education and Training Centre.
E-Learning Development
- Support the design, development, review and updating of engaging and accessible digital and e-learning content.
Our Employee Offer
In exchange for helping us to make a difference we offer:
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Reward
- Giving you fair pay and generous benefits, which includes competitive salary, generous pension scheme, holiday scheme, family friendly benefits and more!
Wellbeing
- Empowering you to work flexibly, balancing your personal and professional life through our permanent 4-day working week (work 4 days, get paid for 5) and hybrid working, alongside a range of health benefits, such as access to an Employee Assistance Helpline and the opportunity to join our Health Cash Plan.
Purpose
- Connecting the work you do with its social value and impact through paid volunteering days and charity and community work.
Growth
- Enabling you to develop your skills and knowledge through access to training opportunities, paid professional membership subscriptions, and career break options.
Culture
- Our culture is one of respect. We give you a sense of belonging, supporting you to work with autonomy, openness, and collaboration.
We know that not all people come from the same background, or think the same – so why should we? At CIPFA, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse group of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want you to feel empowered to bring your best self to work.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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