At YBS, we’re committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive. Supporting colleagues to build confidence, develop new skills and realise their potential is at the heart of our culture.
We’re now looking for someone who shares that commitment to join the People Solutions Team on a fixed term basis, as a Learning Delivery Specialist.
About the role
You’ll deliver a variety of learning sessions and programmes both in person at our Leeds and Bradford offices, and virtually through Microsoft Teams. You’ll create an environment where learners feel supported, motivated, and confident in applying their new skills, tailoring your approach to different needs and ensuring each session is purposeful and engaging.
Alongside delivery, you’ll manage the daytoday operation of our mentoring platform and our skillsbased assessment tool. This includes maintaining clear and effective communication, driving engagement across the organisation, and helping colleagues make the most of these resources.
Your responsibilities will also include:
* Facilitating a wide range of leadership development and softskills programmes
* Adapting your delivery style to suit different audiences and scenarios, using your initiative when plans change
* Preparing and organising learning sessions to ensure they run smoothly from start to finish
* Collaborating closely with Learning Solution Designers to ensure our learning content is strategically aligned, highquality, and meets the needs of our colleagues
Please note: This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance in our Leeds or Bradford offices at least once per week.
About you
To thrive in this role, you’ll be a leadership expert with experience delivering leadership development programmes and a range of soft-skills training, both in person and virtually.
You will bring:
* Confidence using Microsoft Teams for virtual delivery and proficiency with Office 365 in daytoday work
* A personable, engaging style, with the ability to build strong relationships quickly
* Flexibility and adaptability, with the confidence to respond to questions and challenges in real time
* Excellent organisational skills selfmotivated, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* A genuine curiosity about how people learn and the psychology underpinning effective learning
* Ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels..
It would be an advantage (but not essential) if you also have:
* Experience in designing or cocreating learning content
* A recognised learning and development qualification
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
* Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
* Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
* Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
* Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
* My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Olivia Lambert at Olambert@ybs.co.uk