Project Co-ordinator (14 month contract)

Please note this role will require regular attendance in our Leeds or Bradford office to engage with key stakeholders.

We’re on the lookout for someone who’s passionate about helping shape and deliver projects across Leadership, Learning, and Talent. You’ll be working closely with others to support our Culture and Organisation Effectiveness plan, making sure things run smoothly and deliver great resultswith the right people involved every step of the way.

About this role

• You’ll provide hands-on support for a mix of learning projects, whether it’s smaller initiatives or larger programmes from the start through to delivery, all under the guidance of our Learning Partner for Culture and Organisation Effectiveness.
• You’ll take ownership of submitting new learning requests through our triage process, making sure they align with the goals of the Culture and Organisation Effectiveness (C&OE) projects and meet the right criteria and governance standards.
• You’ll help manage budgets and costs for learning projects, working closely with our Learning Portfolio Insights and Optimisation Specialist. With guidance from centralised budget procedures, you’ll make sure resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• You’ll work with Learning Designers and the wider Leadership, Learning & Talent team to make sure new learning requests are handled by the right people and don’t overlap with existing learning programmes.
• You’ll connect with key stakeholders and offer general guidance and support to both them and project teams throughout the entire project journey.

What we’re looking for

• Good understanding of and/or exposure to general principles of project management and delivery
• Understanding of L&D function and operating model
• Ability to convert project priorities and goals into operational learning plans
• Experience of supporting the delivery of organisational change
• Ability to effectively represent YBS through maintaining collaborative relationships
• Financial services/working in a regulated environment is desirable

What’s in it for you

In return, we’ll reward you with a competitive salary, and an annual bonus scheme. Not to mention a wide range of flexible benefits that you can take advantage of in and out of work. Then, there’s our commitment to you and your career. We’re an exciting business, which means we offer lots of exciting career paths, too.

And finally, you’ll be able to make the most of an incredibly diverse and inclusive culture. And it’s one we’re really proud of. In fact, we’re passionate about making sure everyone is welcome - and we don’t think it will take long for you to feel like you belong here, too.