Job Description

Who we are: Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish. When you work for Activate Learning, you\xe2\x80\x99re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.


About the role:
Activate Learning has recently secured funding to deliver Higher Technical Education (HTE) skills injection funded projects, focused on supporting the growth of level 4 and 5 (post A Level) qualifications.
As part of this, we are now recruiting for Finance/Accounting Subject Matter Experts to design the educational experience for learners on new online Leadership and Management programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise to develop an online learning experience that unpicks and translates the world of finance and accounting for aspiring leaders.
You will be responsible for the planning and design of the digital programmes, ensuring the curriculum at every stage of the learner journey is current, relevant, and supports our learners on a path to success.
Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of this role. You will work closely with other Subject Matter Experts, faculty and our Digital Education team, challenging existing processes and practices in a supportive manner to drive improvement and create exceptional digital learning materials.
The role is offered on a part time basis, working 1 day per week and fixed term for 2 months, with the potential to extend.
Location: This is a hybrid role, working remotely with an occasional requirement to travel to our Berkshire campuses for team meetings.
Salary: \xc2\xa342,618 - \xc2\xa352,394 per annum pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience

What do you need to be successful as a Finance/Accounting Subject Matter Expert?
We are looking for finance and accounting experts who are passionate about shaping the future of higher education with the ability to translate complex theories, concepts, processes and procedures for aspiring non-finance leaders.
You will have significant knowledge and experience in your subject matter specialism that you will utilise to design and plan an innovative online curriculum.
If you could enhance our learner\xe2\x80\x99s understanding in areas such as; accounting principles; interpreting financial statements; budgeting, forecasting and project costing, then we would like to hear from you!
About you:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, Level 4 AAT, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent) or comparable professional experience coupled with industry experience

Your ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team, meet deadlines, and achieve targets will also be pivotal to this project, along with a creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group? Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking and refectory facilities
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.