Strategic Workforce Planning Lead We are looking for an experienced professional in strategic workforce planning (SWP) to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you will develop and lead YBS s SWP capability and planning, playing a crucial part in our transformation and change agenda to ensure alignment with future business needs. About the role You will be the practice lead for SWP so as part of this role you will need to establish a best in class SWP center of excellence that is aligned to YBS s strategic goals, making sure we have the right tools in place to ensure the right skills, capacity and capabilities are available. You will lead on the future skills capacity and capability project, identifying future skills needs and using data driven insights to inform decisions on the future workforce structure and skills requirements. You ll champion YBS s transition towards being a skills-based organisation and partner with the Talent Acquisition and Learning teams to devise resourcing strategies in response to SWP actions. Finally, you will develop workforce analytics, forecasting and benchmarking tools to provide data driven insights and support the identification and implementation of workforce planning and skills capability. Please note that this is a 12 month fixed term contract role. About you You need to be a thought leader with a proven track record of designing and implementing work force planning strategies, with an understanding of SWP tools and methodologies. You will need to be able to manage and influence stakeholders at all levels and be able to manage high profile projects. Experience in future skills capability planning within an organization would be beneficial, as this will be a significant aspect of the role. 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. 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, 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 contact Jess Wilkinson on jewilkinsonybs.co.uk