The Vacancy
Senior Future Skills Lead (12 Months FTC)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Full Time
Location Bradford, Chatham, Petersfield or London
Working Pattern: Hybrid—typically one day a week in the office. Flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible.
What We Offer
We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That's why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life's ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include:
* Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that's skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans.
* Pension: We'll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters
* Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we've got your back when it matters most.
* Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really.
* Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style
* Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart.
* Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters.
* Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription.
* Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most.
The Role
As a Senior Future Skills Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping Vanquis's workforce for the future. Working within the People team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Leadership, Culture and Engagement, you'll lead the development of strategies and learning solutions that build critical capabilities across the organisation, such as data literacy, digital fluency, and adaptive thinking. You'll work closely with senior leaders and external partners to deliver blended learning programmes, leading and developing of future-focused skills and competencies that enable sustainable performance and growth alongside the apprenticeship strategy, early careers and talent frameworks. With a focus on performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement, to ensure Vanquis stays skilled, agile, and future-ready.
As a Senior Future Skills Lead, you will:
* Lead the development of Vanquis's future skills strategy by identifying emerging capability needs through skills gap analysis, workforce planning, and monitoring industry and technological trends.
* Design and deliver innovative, blended learning programmes focused on future-critical skills—such as data literacy, digital fluency, and adaptive thinking—by partnering with internal and external providers to meet diverse learning needs across the business.
* Collaborate with senior leaders, business managers, and People partners to align future skills development with strategic priorities and diagnose capability needs across the organisation.
* Build strong partnerships with training providers and industry bodies, lead internal campaigns to engage colleagues in their development, and act as a trusted advisor on future skills and workforce transformation.
* Establish and apply evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of future skills initiatives, using data and outcomes to refine learning programmes and inform strategic decisions.
* Lead the design and delivery of technical skills programmes, leadership development initiatives, and bespoke business learning aligned to career frameworks and talent strategies.
* Develop and facilitate content including competency frameworks, team interventions, webinars, and programmes that support Talent Acquisition and strategic business priorities.
* Lead the design and delivery of the organisation-wide apprenticeship strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs and embedding future skills into early careers and leadership pathways.
* Oversee apprenticeship levy management, provider performance, and programme reviews to ensure value for investment and compliance with service level agreements.
What We're Looking For
* Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise in future skills strategy, technical capability development, and best practice learning solutions.
* Experienced in designing and delivering impactful L&D programmes, including competency frameworks and leadership development initiatives.
* Skilled in managing apprenticeship programmes, with a solid understanding of government schemes and levy optimisation.
* Proficient in leveraging learning technologies to enhance delivery and outcomes, with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Builds strong, credible relationships across all levels of the organisation, with excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and commercial awareness.
* Accredited in Insights Discovery, with the ability to apply behavioural insights to enhance team dynamics, leadership development, and personal growth is beneficial
* Previous Experience of working in a regulated environment is highly beneficial
Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references.
Who we are
At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life's opportunities. Established in 1880, we're now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.7 million UK customers. We see ourselves as the bank that's got your back.
Vanquis has been named one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers 2025, ranking in the top 50 nationwide and seventh in Banking and Financial Services. This recognition is based on independent employee feedback, reflecting our strong workplace culture, career growth opportunities, and commitment to our people. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively support the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, and military families.
We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, we are creating a workplace where everyone feels connected, valued, empowered and rewarded– all guided by our four core values – caring for people, pulling together, finding better ways and getting the right things done.
Rewarding our colleagues goes beyond pay. We're building a culture where everyone feels valued, motivated, and proud. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer meaningful benefits, annual salary reviews, a discretionary bonus scheme and evolving recognition.
We care about your career and ambitions just as much as you do, offering tools, guidance and opportunities to help you grow. Take ownership, stay curious and we'll match your ambition with unique experiences, hands-on learning and tailored development to support your career journey.
Equal Opportunities
Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace everyone's unique strengths and identities. No matter your background, identity, or experience, you are welcome here. We believe diversity enriches our teams and helps us better support our customers.
If there's anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process—whether that's a different format of the application or additional assistance—please contact us at
What We Offer
We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That's why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life's ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include:
* Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that's skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans.
* Pension: We'll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters.
* Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we've got your back when it matters most.
* Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really.
* Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style
* Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart.
* Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters.
* Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription.
* Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most.
The Benefits
Competitive base salary and rewards
Private Medical Insurance
25 days holiday entitlement
one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days)
Defined contribution pension scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Perks at Work
A perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts
Volunteering
2 paid days to support a charity of your choice
Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies
Personal & career development opportunities
Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials
Discounted gym membership
BUPA GP Service
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