Closing date for applications is: 27 February 2025 ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected. We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below. We’re currently looking for an Authorisation Team Leader within the Authorisation Team on a full time permanent basis. This role can be hybrid based from our Glasgow or London office. The Team Leader will have responsibility to ensure all team activities are efficiently and effectively planned and co-ordinated and provide significant operational support to Authorisation, this role also includes line management and supervision of Authorisation Officers. This role is part of the Regulation and Conduct Directorate and plays a vital part in ensuring ACCA’s statutory recognition for audit is maintained, supporting ACCA’s strategic delivery plan of achieving and promoting the highest professional, ethical and governance standards. The Job: Line manage and supervise Authorisation Officers Make recommendations on how to further improve productivity and processes within the Authorisation team to ensure enhancement of processes are identified and achieved Lead on external regulator visits where applicable, and provide support to develop and implement recommendations as set out by external third parties e.g., FRC, IAASA Closely monitor and manage individual performance within your team in line with monthly KPIs Support the Authorisation Manager in appropriately allocating or responding to enquiries across Authorisation and the wider ACCA, including external stakeholders. The Person: Experience of managing and leading staff is desirable Ability to demonstrate an interest in regulatory work would be an advantage Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage several jobs at once Confident and clear verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels A good team player able to show flexibility and adaptability in a fast-moving environment Our Benefits We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees. Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform. We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life. Interested in this role? Please click to submit your application.