Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Specialist

Job Description & Summary

Assurance Training supports the Assurance practice with its strategic pillar of Quality and Excellence by ensuring that the learning and education provided is relevant and to the highest standard.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Assurance Learning and Development function, the successful candidate will work as part of the team that is responsible for the management of the training and administration needs of Partners and staff within the Assurance Practice.

Responsibilities include:

Providing a comprehensive administration service as part of the Assurance Learning and Development department.
Involvement in all aspects of planning behind the organisation of Assurance L&D technical training courses & events, including administration of the learning management system.
Scheduling of all staff on core training and follow up on non attendance and co-ordination of rescheduling.
Organising/preparing the materials for the core technical training programmes as required both for physical or virtual classroom delivery.
Setting up training rooms/equipment as required on site or at external venues.
Providing support in planning and delivery of industry training for internal departments.
Liaising with internal and external course tutors and providing administrative support at these courses run either in PwC, at external locations or virtually.
Responsible for monitoring and follow up of e learns, evaluations etc.
Updating all necessary files/records and ensuring all training records are kept accurate and up-to-date.
Supporting the team in the management of all course logistics.
Assisting the Director and Senior Manager with Assurance end of year and PwC global training reporting requirements.
Other responsibilities as determined within the function i.e. processing of invoices, room bookings, exam support, ad-hoc requests.

Education / Professional Qualifications:

Leaving Certificate, or
Degree or equivalent qualification

Work Experience Required:

Experience not essential - This role will suit a new college graduate or a person with about one year work experience. On the job coaching and learning will be provided from a team of colleagues that will support your personal and professional development.

IT Skills (desirable but not essential) :

Excel skills
G Suite and other digital applications
Computer applications skills & general proficiency in IT systems, good working knowledge of MS Office

On the job training will be provided in the use of all IT applications and platforms.

Personal Qualities:

The person who will join the Assurance Learning & Development Team will have the following characteristics and be ambitious to be the best they can in their role.

Excellent organisational and planning skills
Diligent, hard worker
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
A professional approach, personally well organised, presentable and effectively management of their time
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines yet maintain high consistency in standard of work
A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and on own initiative
Team player with a friendly and outgoing attitude
Capable of liaising with people at all management levels and of working in a professional office environment
Customer focused supporting quality service
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in the performance of their work
A continued interest in digital upskilling their IT knowledge

Why you’ll love working for PwC (Benefits)

We want you to love every minute of your career. But we get it: each stage of life comes with a new set of priorities and demands. This is why we support you with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone. Here’s just a flavor:

A competitive compensation package with a defined career path
Paid overtime up to Manager grade
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Subsidised healthcare insurance
Wedding leave and gratuity, paid maternity leave, new parent leave
Flexible working arrangements
- “Everyday flexibility”: Supporting you with where, when and how you work for your wellbeing and enabling you to to be productive and balance your working and personal life
- “Hybrid working”: A blended arrangement where you can blend working from home, at the PwC office or client site depending on business, client and team needs
- “Flexible Friday”: A 3pm finish on Fridays through the Summer and ahead of bank holidays
On-site gym and shower facilities, fitness classes and wellbeing services
On-site restaurant, shop, dry cleaning service and phenomenal coffee, treats and eats in our newly refurbished food market Plant & Bean
Commitment to digital transformation. All our employees attend our Digital Academy Training
A dedicated team of Learning and Development professionals who work to deliver an evolving training framework. It’s our goal to continuously develop our employees' technical and professional skills
Training is centered around the “PwC Professional” our global leadership framework. It focuses on developing your core skills to become an authentic and inclusive leader for all levels
You’ll be paired with mentors to help you develop your skills, diversify your experience and support you in achieving your career goals
We’ve over 3,000 people working in PwC Ireland, and we hire over 300 graduates every year along with 300+ experienced hires so there is always lots going on with different societies and social events and you can get involved in as many or as little as you want.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is really meaningful to us also and last year we were certified by the Business Working Responsibly Mark. The Mark assesses outstanding CSR and sustainability and looks at leadership, policies, practices, performance, and impact in areas such as; employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, innovation, environmental practices, supply chain management and engagement with the local community, and we are one of only 29 companies in Ireland to achieve this.
Creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve is hugely important to us and last year we signed up to Elevate - the Inclusive Workplace Pledge. By signing up to this Pledge, PwC have committed to building and supporting a workplace that is equal and representative of all members of Irish society. We are only 1 of 50 companies in Ireland who have signed up.
Be Well, Work Well is our name for everything we do to help our people stay well and the support we provide when they need it; helping you perform at your best, at work, at home and everywhere in between. We know that there are many aspects to wellbeing, and so we’re constantly expanding our approach and offerings to our people.

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