Head of BIA People Development

Job Description

This role will be responsible for creating the overall BIA People strategy, defining its individual components and delivering an impactful implementation that supports auditors across all aspects of the people lifecycle to succeed in a high-performing and inclusive team. Key Accountabilities Define the overall BIA People Strategy working in close collaboration with the GCIA, BIA s leadership team, other Barclays stakeholders and the industry (including peer organisations, IIA, practices firms). Present the agreed strategy to the broad interested community including Board Audit Committee chairs (NEDs) and regulators. Define the implementation components of BIA s People Strategy and lead on their execution engaging with groups Barclays and industry wide as required. Influence and collaborate with Group HR partners (including DE&I, Talent Acquisition and Early Careers) adopting a Barclays first approach Influence and keep appraised of industry developments (within Financial Services and broader) including benchmarking to peer organisations for best practice. Develop coherent communication plans in partnership with the Communications team. Develop strong narrative for the initiatives, articulating benefits to all, and ensuring regular updates are provided via all appropriate channels Specific known aspects of the role include Assess and optimise BIA s operating model (grade structures, audit specific roles, spans and layers, location). Evaluate and refine BIA s people attraction (including Early Careers/ new to audit) to attract and develop new talent into the function. Own the design and implementation of the BIA Skills Framework to be able to demonstrate BIA has the skills required to provide current assurance as well as skills for emerging areas/needs Lead the development and implementation of the BIA Learning Plan, including technical training required to support BIA Auditors. Enhance the grade-aligned pathways (Analyst-Managing Director) including expansion to the MD/D cohort Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications: Demonstrable experience of leading a people programmes/initiatives. Experience with wider people development programmes such as talent initiatives, DE&I, career development programmes or experience with designing and implementing programmatic hiring, all within Financial Services. Extensive experience and evidence of driving change/leading business initiatives/contributing to team and function strategy. Proven experience in managing through influencing. Strong communication skills both verbally and written; able to present ideas and recommendations to others and facilitate learning content in a formal and informal environment. Awareness of industry best practice and ability to design innovative solutions to challenges. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to balance conflicting priorities, influence key stakeholders and manage change. Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications: Internal audit relevant professional qualification. Data analysis skills including use of data analytics to identify and measure how programmes can be delivered more effectively; report impact using data analytics. Purpose of the role To provide administrative, analytical, and research support to the Internal Audit team, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the audit function. Accountabilities Development and execution of operational practices to effectively manage internal audit functions. Guidance and support for internal audit functions, by providing technical support and assisting with audit administration, including planning, scheduling, and reporting. Development and execution of departmental training to support compliance with internal policies, including content development and training development sessions. Monitoring of compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide.. They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.