Learning System Specialist

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

We offer a salary from £48,338 -£60,423 per annum dependant on experience.

· Structured development opportunities in line with the Learning System Specialist progression plan

· Annual performance related bonus

· Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)

· Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two wellness days!

· A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

· Retail savings scheme

· Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Where I’d work: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in September 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future, with a hybrid working arrangement in place, a mix of office and home working.

Work type: This is a fixed term role for 12 x months. You will be working full time. You will be expected to work 37 hours per week within a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday. There may be times due to the importance of the work you are doing where out of hours work is necessary to support the delivery of new systems.

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a

key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

Where you fit in:

You will help define and deliver our Learning Management System (LMS). You will work closely with the People Function and Tech team to ensure smooth delivery of the system. Within this role, you will be collaborating with a number of teams across the organisation, particularly with the Tech team, Vendors, Support Team and people team and within our learning and development function. Therefore, you will be a strong team player, able to communicate effectively to ensure all relevant parties are clear on the direction of travel. It will be key for you to manage expectations and influence decision-making.

You will be translating business requirements into LMS solutions, this will involve extensive problem-solving and trouble-shooting. You will need a technical mind set & strong problem-solving skills, as you will be diagnosing issues with the LMS, eg – enrolment errors, reporting gaps. You will be methodical in your approach and adopt a root-cause analysis approach.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

· Previous experience of collaborating on system related projects, a strong team player

· Excellent IT skills with a range of experience on HR systems

· Working in a HR function is an advantage

· Able to build up relationships and influence effectively with a wide range of people

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication skills – the ability to explain technical jargon into plain language to a non-technical audience

· Strong organisational skills

· A willingness to learn new technical skills (system)

· The ability to challenge in the right way and escalate when needed

· Able to work at pace in a fast moving environment

If you want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with

Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Please upload an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover statement outlining your relevant experience for the role.

Recruitment Process:

Closing Date: 21st August, 2026

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.