Learning Solutions Designer

We have a clear business strategy which recognises the changing needs of our members and potential customers. We have an ambitious roadmap that we are driving and delivering, and we need our colleagues to have the right set of capabilities to succeed.

The business strategy has informed our learning priorities and reshaped the roles we need to implement a reimagined world of learning, one which seeks to make sure YBS always has the capabilities it needs and our colleagues have opportunity to continually learn and stay relevant.

About the role

The Learning Solution Designers follow best practice in learning solution design. They have well-honed skills in exploring the learning need so the correct outcomes of learning are understood.

With these insights they can then consider the range of possibilities in terms of learning approaches and, with the subject matter expert, agree the most appropriate design for the learning.

After agreeing the design, the Learning Solutions Designer follows through to build and delivery of the learning initiative.

The evaluation of the learning will have been built into the design and this is carried out and results analysed as agreed with stakeholders.

Work collaboratively with the team and colleagues across the business to deliver business learning priorities

Act as strong change agents, encouraging YBS to be adopt creative and new learning approaches when these are believed to deliver the best outcome.

Follow an agreed standardized approach to their work. This approach is influenced by project management, agile and design thinking and each piece of work will have clear requirements and expectations regarding delivery in terms of time, quality and resources.

Support the L&D team with admin based responsibilities to enable effective learning to happen, understand the outcomes and provide MI to the business as required.

This is an extremely varied role where one day you can be engaged in conversations with stakeholders about learning outcomes and the next you could be presenting learning design options to address capability gaps therefore, we need someone who has experience in a learning role previously and who can work autonomously to ensure that they deliver by what is needed for the business.

Experience in designing a variety of learning solutions including design for face-to-face, virtual and on-line learning

Excellent stakeholder management as you will be consulting with colleagues across the business

Love to use your initiative - being creative in identify solutions to the learning challenges presented, using data to support your decisions and easily sharing your ideas with stakeholders.

You will have the appetite and drive to deliver new and exciting recommendations which may enhance the current blended learning approach.

At heart, you will be a self-directed learner who just loves applying your learning. You get a kick from inspiring others to be the same.

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 :

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

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

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

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.

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