A busy and varied role has arisen in the Resolvability Assessment Framework (RAF) and Financial Stability Banking Operations (FSBO) division, working to Ruth Smith, Head of Division (HoD) and providing support to the RAF and FSBO senior managers and team. In addition, you would provide administrative support to the wider Directorate as part of the RD Admin Team. 

The core of the job is in providing secretarial/administrative support for the HoD (as outlined above) as well as administrative support for the Division.  In addition, the jobholder will play a vital role in the day-to-day work of the RD RAF and FSBO division.  The nature of the Directorate’s work is fast-paced and there is a strong emphasis on staff supporting one another.  This is true across all teams within the four divisions.

Role Requirements

Minimum Essential Criteria

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise (often operating to tight deadlines).

• A proven and active team player, willing to help others to achieve results with the ability to work independently and on your own initiative. 

• Act as the first port of call for external stakeholders engaged in working activities with the Heads of Division.

• Organise key meetings/conference calls with external stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

• Flexibility and the desire and confidence to get things done with a proactive approach.

• Arrange team meetings, initiate agendas, and ensure papers are ready when required.

• Arrange Head of Division and team travel, prepare itineraries etc and process all related expenses.

• On occasion, provide cover to the RD Executive Director office in her PA’s absence.

• Cover other RD HoD PAs in their absence.

Desirable Criteria

• Good knowledge and competence with Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with the Fraedom travel and expenses system and online recruitment systems.

The Bank values diversity and inclusion – we want to reflect the society we serve better, we want the best people to work for us and we want our workplace to be inclusive.  We value all forms of diversity, including but not limited to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation.  One way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff-run networks, which are summarised here.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive working environment, and are open to considering how the role might be carried out with flexible working.  This role is therefore open to flexible working patterns. 

Where a role can be carried out from home, we are working towards colleagues spending at least half of their time in the office, so that we can all benefit from working together in person, while maintaining the flexibility offered by home working. From 6 June 2022, we expect colleagues to spend a minimum of 40% of their working time in the office per month.  Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them and their team.

We are also committed to making adjustments for candidates and employees where possible, and have partnered with external expert organisations to support us in this.  We are a member of the Disability Confident scheme, summarised here, and people who wish to apply under this scheme should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application.

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The Bank of England is a distinctive institution and our rewards are one of the things that set us apart. As well as enjoying a competitive salary you will work in a collaborative, inclusive environment, with a subsidised restaurant, flexible working opportunities and plenty of wellbeing initiatives.  

This specific role offers a base salary of circa £24,000 - £30,000 per annum, along with our comprehensive benefits package as follows:

•    A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
•    A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
•    A 7% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
•    25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits.
•    Private medical insurance and income protection.