Business Manager in Centre For Central Banking Studies

The Bank of England's Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS) runs an extensive programme of events for central bankers and financial regulators from around the world. Our mission is to equip central bankers and financial regulators – both in the UK and across the globe – with the frontier skills and expert knowledge they need to tackle the challenges they face.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to take on a key leadership role within CCBS, managing a high-performing team and driving operational excellence across our division.

Key Responsibilities: 

Line managing 5 EAs and 1 RA:  

• Manage the workflow of the EA team, allocating resources effectively in a busy operational setting. 
• Develop staff in their careers. 
• Identify and solve practical problems. 
• Provide support and pastoral care for team members  

Improving team and divisional efficiency: 

• Identify and implement process and operational improvements to make running events more efficient. 
• Lead ongoing workstream on deploying AI to simplify tasks, improve processes, and make things easier. 
• Support and drive EA work on improving the platforms and use of technology within CCBS  

Leading internal programmes: 

• Act as the contact point for CCBS' aspects of graduate induction 
• Lead/coordinate the foundation year, interfacing with the Future Talent team and event directors. 

Working with individual CCBS teams to ensure that EA and logistical support is deployed effectively 

• Ensure colleagues have a shared understanding of how the EA team supports our activities
• Act as first point of call when issues arise. 

Supporting divisional structures 

• Work with wider management team to ensure that divisional initiatives are well supported across the EA team and wider advisor staff. 
• Work with the HoD on divisional budget processes. 
• Build capacity and systems for internal secondments and gig exchange to bring external resources into CCBS

Delivery of events

• (Co)-lead events on foundation year, grad induction and other offerings, in line with background and experience

Role requirements

Minimum Criteria

• Ability to motivate and drive a high-performing team. 
• Strong track record of leading and managing others 
• Experience of and enthusiasm for driving process improvements and new ways of working

Essential Criteria

• Interpersonal skills including teamwork. 
• Ability to solve problems, harness technology and troubleshoot. 
• Confidence in speaking truth to power, including other managers, event directors, and HoDs. 
• Capable of organising and delivering events, training or presentations to internal or external audiences.
• Interest in central banking and the substance of CCBS work. 

Number of direct reports: 6

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.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month.  Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.

Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. 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.

Salaries are as follows:

Leeds circa £48,640 - £54,720

London circa £54,080 - £60,840

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.

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 stages. 

This role closes on 05 November 2025.

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.

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