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Lead Delivery Manager (9 - 12 month fixed term contract)
Bank of England
Leeds, England, United Kingdom£65,440 – £73,000["Full time"]
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LEEDS BASED
9-12 FIXED TERM CONTRACT
This is a maternity contact and we would need candidates to be available to
start from mid December/early January.
Please do not be put off if you do not have experience in data or AI. If you
meet the minimum criteria of the role, we'd still encourage an application
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About the team:
ARTIS is a PRA Directorate and is formed of:
* the Authorisations Division, which deals with regulatory transactions where
firms apply to carry out PRA regulated activities, or make changes to the
activities they undertake;
* the Regulatory Technology, Data and Innovation Division (RDI);
* and the four divisions responsible for the supervision, as a host regulator,
of the UK activities of banks, custodians and designated investment firms
headquartered in over 50 overseas jurisdictions – including some of the
world’s highest profile firms
RDI’s mission is through innovation, drive forward the modernisation of
technology and data usage to deliver enhancements in the efficiency and
effectiveness of regulatory supervision across the PRA. Our vision is to be the
PRA’s trusted partners in delivering innovative technology and data products
that empower PRA colleagues with advanced tools for enhanced decision-making,
effective oversight and driving operational efficiencies.
RDI is made up of 3 hubs:
• Strategy and Innovation Hub
• AI and Analytics Hub
• Delivery and Governance Hub
This role is part of the Delivery and Governance Hub on a 9-12-month maternity
cover secondment.
Job Description:
Lead the delivery of strategic data and technology transformation initiatives
within the PRA, with particular responsibility for the delivery of the
Supervisory Analytics & Metrics (SAM) programme. The role is accountable for
translating strategic objectives into deliverable outcomes, overseeing programme
governance, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the
successful delivery of innovative data and analytics capabilities that improve
supervisory effectiveness and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Leadership and Delivery
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the SAM programme, establishing delivery
plans, roadmaps, governance arrangements, and reporting frameworks.
• Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and resource requirements,
ensuring appropriate mitigations are in place and communicated to senior
stakeholders.
• Drive delivery through Agile methodologies, promoting transparency,
continuous improvement and effective prioritisation of work.
Stakeholder Management and Influence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the
PRA, Technology, DAT and other Bank functions.
• Influence decision-making through effective communication, evidence-based
recommendations and collaborative problem solving.
• Facilitate governance forums and boards, ensuring strategic decisions are
informed, documented and progressed effectively.
• Represent programme interests in Bank-wide discussions and governance
processes
Team Leadership and Capability Development
• Lead and develop high-performing delivery teams, creating an inclusive and
collaborative environment.
• Coach and support colleagues to build capability in programme delivery, Agile
practices and stakeholder management.
• Shape programme structures, resource planning and workforce requirements to
ensure sustainable delivery capacity.
• Foster effective collaboration across multiple directorates and disciplines.
Governance, Risk and Assurance
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, ensuring delivery
remains aligned to strategic objectives.
• Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership forums.
• Promote robust decision-making, transparency and accountability across all
aspects of programme delivery.
Role Requirements:
Minimum Criteria:
• Demonstrable experience of programme or change delivery in a complex
organisational environment.
• Ability to manage delivery plans, risks, issues, dependencies and competing
priorities.
• Experience working with stakeholders across business and technology functions
• Strong programme leadership experience, including leading large-scale data,
technology or transformation initiatives from strategy through to delivery.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methods, delivery governance and
assurance approaches, applying a Product-led approach by working closely with
a Product Manager.
Essential Criteria:
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence
to engage senior leaders and support effective decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead delivery teams, manage complex dependencies and
maintain momentum across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into clear plans, outcomes and
measurable delivery milestones.
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience delivering cloud-based data and analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of prudential regulation, supervisory processes or financial
services.
• Experience establishing target operating models, governance structures or
long-term service arrangements.
Please do not be put off if you do not have experience in data or AI. If you
meet the minimum criteria of the role, we'd still encourage an applicatio
Our Approach to Inclusion
The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in
maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we
believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.
At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so
we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all
backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms
of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender,
gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We
believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that
we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public.
We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares
and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations
to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the
recruitment process where they're needed.
From 1st October 2026, we expect all our colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of
their working time in the office per month. This is to capitalise on the
benefits of working together in person across teams, while maintaining the
flexibility offered by home working. Subject to that minimum requirement,
individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them
and their team.
Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme
[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer].
If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the
‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section
of the application.
Salary and Benefits Information
We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements.
Part time
salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.
Salary is circa £65,440 - £73,0
00. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive
benefits package as detailed below:
• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed
retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked.
There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to
1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each
year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up
and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options
at any time.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide
range of flexible benefits.
* 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through
flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.
National Security Vetting Process
Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting
clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and
the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank
policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance
requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and
information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is
set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice
[https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/legal/privacy].
The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas
and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with
the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals
who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot
guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for
sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful.
Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis
The
Application Process
Important: Please ensure that you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer
ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised
to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal
information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the
screening stage. It’s therefore really important that you fill out the work
history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical
part of the initial selection process.
The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages, with interviews
commencing w/c 28 Sept.
This role closes on 22 Sept.
Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL
the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be
considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.