Job Description

Primary responsibilities will include supporting the Lead PA, overseeing the Deputy Governors travel, correspondence and declarations, as well as acting as Secretariat administrator for PRA ExCo. The role will provide an opportunity to work closely with the Deputy Governors and staff of all levels across the Bank. Our Office is a dynamic, inclusive work environment and there will be scope and opportunities to get further involved in a broad range of issues.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and welcome applications of interest from across the Bank. Our Office has also embraced hybrid working and doing a flexible combination of home and office working. We'd love you to apply, even if working in a Governor’s office is not the sort of thing you've considered before!

The jobholder will have primary responsibility for;

• assisting Deputy Governors Lead PA as needed;
• assisting Deputy Governors Lead PA for International Travel;
• organising travel;
• providing Secretariat support for PRA ExCo;
• providing PA support to DGPR Private Secretaries;
• coordinating letter correspondence for Deputy Governors office;
• ensuring appropriate record management practices;
• overseeing expenses, gift and hospitality declarations;
• working closely with the rest of our Office to support Deputy Governor as needed.

Role Requirements

Minimum (Essential) Criteria

• above all we are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and flexible team player who can work calmly and consistently under pressure;
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities;
• the highest standards for protecting and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information;
• good communication skills and being able to confidently interact and work with people across levels, both internally and externally;
• knowledge of BoardVantage would be nice to have but is not essential.

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. 

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.

We anonymise applications so hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information when reviewing your submission, including your CV. Please fully complete the application form questions as requested, as any incomplete submissions may not be reviewed.

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.