Leadership and Management Specialist

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the specialist recruitment partner for Valleys to Coast to appoint a passionate Leadership and Management Specialist to help shape the future of leadership across an organisation that's investing in its people.

The Opportunity

Valleys to Coast (V2C) are looking for a passionate Leadership & Management Specialist to help them grow and empower their people - from aspiring team leaders right up to the Board.

V2C are investing in a dedicated leadership and management specialism within the business. You'll work closely with managers at all levels, offering tailored support that helps them grow, adapt and thrive in their roles.

Your week will be a dynamic mix of:

• Running workshops with groups of 10-15 managers - or with more senior managers in focused sessions.
• Working 1:1 with managers to identify and develop the skills they want to build.
• Creating and refining learning content - with time and space set aside for session design and evaluation.
• Collaborating with senior leaders, including working alongside the Learning, Development and Performance Manager, who supports the Board and executive leaders, on strategic development days or coaching sessions.
• Helping assign mentors across the business (you won't be expected to be a mentor yourself, but you'll help shape how mentoring works here).

This is a forward-thinking role - it's not about fixing problems or performance gaps. It's about creating a culture where managers feel empowered, psychologically safe, and confident enough to step away from micromanagement while still holding clear accountability.

Who We're Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who has been a manager or leader, but even more importantly, has:

• Obtained professional training and development qualifications (a professional coaching qualification is desirable)
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Designed and delivered leadership and management development within organisations.
• A strong understanding of how to equip others with a toolkit of management styles, strategies, and mindsets - from tactical problem-solving to values-driven leadership.
• The emotional intelligence to work with a diverse mix of people, approaches, and leadership journeys - whether it's someone newly stepping into management or a seasoned executive.
• A coaching-style mindset: someone who can listen, challenge, and inspire others without prescribing a single "right" way to lead.

You should be passionate about things like:

• Psychological safety and creating spaces where managers and teams can grow.
• Moving away from micromanagement, while teaching managers how to lead with clarity and trust.
• The power of ongoing development over one-off solutions.

Some of the Benefits Include:

• Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%)
• Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts
• Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more.
• Hybrid working and 9 day fortnight

To Apply:

Please note, Yolk Recruitment are managing this recruitment campaign.

For an information discussion about the role and to access the recruitment pack, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, submit your CV, ensuring that it demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the full recruitment pack.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.