Here at YBS we are modernising our approach to create value aligned teams which bring our IT and Transformation colleagues into the heart of enabling our strategy, working in partnership with our business teams and removing barriers to optimise our delivery of value to members.

We now have a brilliant opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead the definition and embedding of a Governance Framework across the organisation. This role sits within our Change Delivery team and offers high visibility, significant influence, and the chance to shape how governance supports strategic decision-making and organisational control.

Effective and timely Business decisions impact agility, customer outcomes, and operational efficiency. While governance forums like ExCo, and Product Council are essential, delays can be frequently caused by upstream and downstream factors- ownership, engagement, and rework cycles-rather than the governance structures themselves.

This initiative is not just about rationalising governance bodies, but about improving the entire decision-making journey-from idea to implementation and redesigning how decisions are scoped, prepared, aligned, and executed across the organisation.

This is a fixed term contract (FTC) opportunity for 12 months - while hybrid working is supported, you will need to attend our Leeds and Bradford offices as required for key meetings and workshops.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced, highly organised Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of a major Governance Framework enhancement project. You will join an established, cross-functional programme team and play a pivotal role in defining how governance operates across YBS. You will:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Governance Framework project, ensuring clear timelines, scope, and deliverables.
• Design, refine, and implement governance processes, templates, standards, and escalation mechanisms.
• Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and stakeholder forums, ensuring alignment and shared understanding of governance expectations.
• Ensure appropriate assurance, oversight, and reporting are in place and that Sponsors and senior stakeholders are fully engaged throughout.
• Hold end-to-end accountability for scope, schedule, budget, dependencies, RAID items, and benefits realisation.
• Collaborate closely with PMO and Assurance teams to ensure governance is consistently applied across programmes and projects.
• Lead change adoption activities, including communications, engagement, guidance materials, and rollout planning.
• Ensure all delivery aligns with and reinforces the YBS Change Framework and Governance Model.

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 to discuss this during the recruitment process.

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 Holly Gallagher at hgallagher@ybs.co.uk

Please note: This advert will close 6th March