Change & Project Management
Change Workforce Planning Lead
Job ID: 010344
Location: Leeds, UK, LS1 8EQ
Job type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: Circa £70,000 Dependent upon Experience + Bonus & Benefits
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Change Workforce Planning Lead Lead workforce planning and capacity decisions across Change Delivery
This is a strategically important leadership role at the heart of the Society's change portfolio. As Change Workforce Planning Lead, you will establish and lead the workforce planning capability for Change Delivery, providing the insight, analysis and decision frameworks that shape how capacity, capability and resource investment are planned across the One Plan portfolio. Working closely with senior leaders across Change Delivery, Technology, Data and Finance, you will play a critical role in ensuring investment and prioritisation decisions are informed by a clear understanding of workforce capacity, capability and affordability.
About the role
As our Change Workforce Planning Lead, you will lead the workforce planning capability for Change Delivery, defining forecasting requirements, analytical priorities and workforce planning outputs that support strategic decision-making. You will ensure leaders have the insight, scenarios and recommendations required to make informed portfolio, capacity and investment decisions.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Change Delivery workforce planning methodology, establishing robust approaches to forecasting workforce demand, supply, capability, cost and capacity across Delivery Squads.
Lead workforce forecasting, scenario modelling and workforce strategy for Change Delivery, providing clear recommendations on prioritisation, workforce investment, sourcing approaches and portfolio trade-offs.
Deliver portfolio-level workforce reporting and strategic insight to senior leadership and governance forums, identifying emerging capacity risks, capability gaps and delivery constraints, together with clear recommendations for action.
About you
You will be an experienced workforce planning professional with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to influence senior decision-making through data-driven insight and evidence-based recommendations.
Significant experience in workforce planning, resource modelling and scenario analysis within complex change, transformation or portfolio environments, with a strong understanding of capacity, capability and cost management.
Proven ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, decision-ready insight, influencing senior stakeholders on prioritisation, investment and resource allocation decisions.
Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management capability, with experience operating across delivery, finance, supplier and governance functions to support effective workforce and portfolio planning.
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.
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 careers@ybs.co.uk
About our Benefits
Everyone’s different. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards that we think you’ll love – whatever’s important to you, and whatever stage of life you’re at. Such as…
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Our pension scheme (where you can get up to 11% from us)
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On target bonus of 7% (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)
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Access to brilliant health benefits
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Life assurance at 6 times your salary
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25 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more)
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Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticket
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Wellbeing resources and tools
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Retail and Leisure discounts
Learning & Development
Everyone can build a career path they love here. And that’s because we offer a wide range of programmes, opportunities and more to help you learn, grow, and develop – and reach your full potential.
These include...
- Personal Growth Toolkits - a range of materials that help you discover your strengths, identify your goals, and your next steps.
- Secondment and Stretch opportunities – helping you gain experience in different areas of our business and new ways of working.
- Learning Champion Network – opportunities to work outside of your immediate area and build new skills.
- Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications – a range of brilliant apprenticeships and programmes available to everyone.
- REACH Diverse Leadership Programme – helping our Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse leaders progress into senior leadership roles.
Our ways of working and flexibility
We know there’s no single right way of working that fits everyone. That’s why we’re not trying to find one. Instead, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that when we’re working flexibly, together and apart, we’re working at our best. We help our colleagues get the most out of work, and take care of themselves, wherever they’re working.
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 during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Find out more about our Ways of WorkingOur Colleague Networks & Groups
Our Vision is to be a leading organisation that embraces diversity, champions equity, and creates an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background or identity feel valued, empowered and supported.
Our Colleague Networks and Groups are designed to amplify the voices of diverse groups and provide a structured route to effect real change. They provide a safe space and use colleague feedback to support the progression of our DEI Strategy. Our eight networks and groups are:
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