Learning Facilitator

Only FE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Facilitator to support lecturers and ensure that workshops are well-prepared. The ideal candidate must hold a Level 2 qualification in construction, engineering, or a science-related discipline, and demonstrate strong practical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,806 - £30,482, 25 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits including a well-respected pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

25-day annual leave entitlement

Well-respected pension scheme

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Discounted travel

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing events

Free access to online health services

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills and understanding of learners' needs in training environments.
• Effective communication and enthusiasm for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support lecturers across various courses in practical areas.
• Ensure workshops and classrooms are prepared and equipped for teaching.
• Work closely with the University Centre team.

Skills

Effective communication

Practical skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 2 qualification in construction, engineering, or science-related discipline

Job description

Learning Facilitator - University Centre

Architecture - Construction - Engineering

£28,806 - £30,482 per annum (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week

As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional people like you to join our team. We truly value our support staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive facilitator to join our University Centre team. In this role, you will work closely to support lecturers across a range of courses, providing practical support in areas such as land surveying, concrete testing, and building services engineering. You will also help ensure that workshops and classrooms are well‑prepared and fully equipped for teaching.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, an effective communicator, and hold a Level 2 qualification or above in a construction, engineering, or science‑related discipline. You should be able to demonstrate strong practical skills and a clear understanding of the needs of learners within a training environment.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 25‑day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (plus an additional 5 days of leave after 5 years of service with us)
• A well‑respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above‑average employer contribution)
• Free parking at all our College sites (offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis)
• Family‑friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High‑Street and online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated staff wellbeing events
• Free access to private online health services via Dr Care Anywhere

Please note that all applications should be completed online. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, in line with KCSIE (2025), an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under‑represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and built environment education in England.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an un‑instructed recruitment agency.