This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality counter fraud learning making a real difference to professionals, organisations and communities.
As an Academy Initiatives Training Officer, the postholder will support the development and delivery of innovative learning products, working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and learners to support bringing the learning strategy to life. From delivering accredited courses and leading Internal Quality Assurance activities to developing new learning solutions alongside the Head of Learning, this role offers the opportunity to influence the future of professional learning within the counter fraud sector.
The successful candidate will be SFJ and CFPAB accredited and hold an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) qualification, bringing both technical expertise and a passion for excellence in learning. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and credible learning professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation and supporting transformational approaches to combating fraud and financial crime.
Working alongside industry specialists, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- All internal activities for Initiatives e.g. apprenticeships, CPD, managing projects, supporting the infrastructure and developing and maintaining the operational aspects, keeping records and reporting to regulators.
- The Academy Internal Quality Assessor (IQA) systems and processes, becoming the lead IQA and developing internal systems
- All counter fraud related activities; maintaining and developing own professional knowledge
- Ensuring smooth running of the CPD schemes, alongside the Head of Learning, liaison with the regulators and work to the Strategic Lead to support implementation of strategy and partnerships.
- Working with the Strategic Lead to proactively identify opportunities to build Cifas Academy’s capabilities and working alongside colleagues to promote Cifas Academy training products via training sessions, webinars, newsletters, social media and other digital platforms.
- Supporting the Head of Learning in developing and updating courses and associated materials.
- Developing, delivering on day-to-day training and assessments as a lead trainer for Cifas
- Proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement to services and processes
- Working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, academic institutions; supporting on external inspections and assessments of our learning; and members and non-member learners, as required.
- Representing Cifas Academy as a leading institution in fraud prevention training at internal and external boards/committees, with the Strategic Lead and with learning consultants, as required whilst promoting Cifas as the centre of intelligence and knowledge.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Level 4 Training Qualification and an accredited Internal Quality Assessor (IQA)
- SFJ and CFPAB Accreditation for delivery and assessing
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to accredited training and qualifications.
- Proven experience delivering counter fraud, economic crime and/or cyber security training.
- Experience designing, developing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes and interventions.
- Ability to develop innovative learning solutions that engage a variety of learning styles and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Experience leading Internal Quality Assurance activities and maintaining high standards of training quality and compliance.
- Strong understanding of fraud prevention, financial crime and data protection principles.
- Skilled in researching learning needs, analysing information from multiple sources and translating findings into effective learning outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across organisations and managing external training providers.
- Strong communication, coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and assess learners effectively.
- Highly organised and digitally proficient, with strong planning, prioritisation, problem-solving and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
