Learning Solutions Designer- Commercial Lending

Yorkshire Building Society Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Learning Solutions Designer within a dynamic team, where you'll lead the charge in innovating learning solutions that address capability gaps. This role requires a blend of analytical prowess and creativity, enabling you to collaborate with stakeholders to define learning outcomes and advocate for best practices in digital learning. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and flexibility, offering a supportive environment to thrive in your career. With a commitment to your professional development, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, making a significant impact on the future of learning in the organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Bonus up to 15%

Pension contribution up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Dental and healthcare plans

Access to self-service benefits portal

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data for decision-making.
• Experience in Commercial Real Estate and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs and design appropriate solutions.
• Maintain and update blended and digital learning resources.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Data Interpretation

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Commercial Real Estate

Tools

Collaboration Tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Solutions Designer to join our Commercial Lending Team. You'll play a leading role in shaping the future state of learning and knowledge solutions within this growing department.

About the role

As a Learning Solutions Designer in our Commercial Lending Division, you will need to think innovatively to identify key opportunities and generate ideas on how learning can best address capability requirement gaps. Additionally, in this role you will also:

1. Explore and collaborate with key stakeholders and colleagues to facilitate the diagnosis of learning needs and defining of correct learning outcomes before solution design commences.
2. Regularly maintain and update blended and digital learning resources while delivering and facilitating learning in both face-to-face and virtual settings.
3. Advocate the best learning practices and provide subject matter expertise in digital and blended learning content and design to the Learning Network and to the wider organisation to maximise use of technology and collaboration tools.
4. Partner with external specialists to deliver projects and learning solutions as per team priorities.
5. Continuously review external best practices and introduce innovative ideas and strategies to ensure our learning provision remains future-focused and consistently improves.

About you

You’ll have a good understanding of how commercial financial products work and create value for us and the customer. This will be coupled with strong analytical skills and you will be able to use data to help to inform decisions. The role requires individuals who have experience working with Commercial Real Estate and requires good problem solving, analytical, data interpretation and planning skills. This’ll be coupled with a track record of creating an incredible stakeholder network and a good understanding of the wider industry and key competitors. Alongside this, you will have great experience of delivering change, you’ll be comfortable communicating at all levels of the business and you’ll have a collaborative approach to making things happen.

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 during the recruitment process to discuss this.

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:

1. Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

2. Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on-target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum of 15%).

3. Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.

4. 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.

5. 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 email Olivia Lambert on [e-mail]