Learning Facilitator - University Centre

Leeds College of Building; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Learning Facilitator to support lecturers across various courses in architecture, construction, and engineering. In this role, you will assist in practical areas, ensuring classrooms and workshops are well-prepared for teaching. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, strong practical abilities, and a Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant discipline. This position provides ample opportunities for professional development along with benefits such as annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25-day annual leave entitlement

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Free parking at College sites

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities for training and development

Discounted travel on public transport

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing events

Free access to private online health services

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and proactive individual.
• Demonstrated understanding of learner needs in a training environment.
• Experience in practical support for courses.

Responsibilities

• Support lecturers in various courses.
• Prepare workshops and classrooms for teaching.
• Assist in practical areas such as land surveying and concrete testing.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong practical skills

Education

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

Job description

Learning Facilitator – University Centre

LEARNING FACILITATOR IN UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Architecture – Construction – Engineering

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.

Benefits

• A 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 (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

Application

Please note that all applications should be completed online. Visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk using the provided link. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

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 this role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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

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.

Equal Opportunities

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 the built environment education in England.