Assistant Manager - Culture & Comms - DPP Audit -2-year secondment

Role-Assistant Manager - Culture & Comms - DPP Audit -2-year secondment

Location- UK Wide Remote- Due to the nature of the position, you may be working at/visiting other KPMG offices.

The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting investment and economic growth across the Midlands. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses and multinational organisations, our team strives to provide best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world\'s largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we\'ve supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We\'ve proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG?

Come on a journey with us to reshape and redefine the way KPMG’s audit practice learn. We are looking for passionate people who understand the importance of professional and personal development, both technically and skills based. You will work closely with the team to identify, plan, draft, deliver and measure communications for multiple internal audiences. The outcome of your work will support the rebrand of the way auditors learn at KPMG and embed a culture of “learning for a lifetime”.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Department of Professional Practice – Audit (DPP Audit) capability at Assistant Manager level. We are a dynamic team of passionate and highly skilled professionals, working hard to support our audit teams in the field to get things right first time. You will work closely with Managers and Senior Managers in the team as well as colleagues across the wider Audit Practice.

What will you be doing?

  • Work with the project team to support the identification of communication and culture change requirements for the Future of Audit Learning initiative.
  • Implement the multimedia communication plan - outlining key messages and experiences, writing, editing and measuring content for an end-to-end cultural engagement approach.
  • Support the design and implementation activities to enhance employee engagement in relation to their learning journey as the project comes to life.
  • Collate, share and act upon feedback from colleagues, internal communication measurement and best practice to improve future activity
  • Consider all relevant cultural elements beyond communication to ensure support from and alignment with parallel activities such as performance management, project level goals and similar activities for a smoother cultural transition.
  • Facilitate the culture change content for the Future of Audit Learning programme and workshops for employees and leaders.
  • Provide guidance and best practice to the team on tone, timelines, copy and collateral creation, quality standards, accuracy and innovation in how we engage colleagues in this transformational project.

What will you need to do it?

  • Communication and culture experience of at least 3 years
  • Recent experience of working on projects involving culture change
  • IT literate with sound knowledge and experience of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

Additional skills we’d love to see:

  • Recent experience with implementing technology/systems
  • Project management experience
  • Experience of working within Audit, or business partnering with Audit

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

Audit at KPMG covers the entire UK.

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility or would prefer to be based out of one of our other sites across the UK please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Audit we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

  • Audit at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/audit/
  • About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
  • KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
  • KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:

  • Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/
  • Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/
  • KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
  • KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/
  • KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professional
  • KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.

As a member of the Business Disability Forum we\'re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process.

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that\'s the KPMG difference.

Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year Experience: 3 years required
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