Team Secretary; Rgn in , Settlements AND Innovation Supervision HOD OFFICE

Leeds only based role.

FMID sits at the heart of the Bank and is responsible for supervision, policy and risk analysis of key financial market infrastructures (e.g. payment systems, CCPs and securities depositories). The directorate works closely across the Bank, with external firms, and with international regulators in a highly collaborative environment.

We are seeking a motivated secretary to provide support to Senior Managers and their teams in the Payment Settlement and Innovation Supervision Divisions. This would suit an enterprising secretary who is looking to develop their skills and gain a wide experience in a busy office. The jobholder would form part of a wider team supporting the directorate.

This is an exciting position with a varied and interesting workload with opportunities to display your own initiative. It will suit someone who is able to prioritise their workload and co‑ordinate numerous tasks, as the role comes with a wide range of responsibilities. You need to be well‑organised; a good communicator; confident at collaborating closely at all levels (internally and externally);

be flexible; and able to work successfully within the team. The Senior Managers have busy diaries which require effective management, arranging internal and external meetings.

Duties include:

arranging domestic and international travel; processing expenses; coordinating Joiner/Mover/Leaver processes within the teams; and act as a point of contact for the teams.

The support team is self-covering so the jobholder will be required to help cover absences on the unit, including covering the Head of Division Personal Assistant role.

• Provide support to Senior Managers and their teams
• Manage diaries, including scheduling, prioritisation and resolving clashes
• Coordinate supervisory meetings with external firms (including papers and agendas)
• Act as a key liaison point for external firms, ensuring professional and effective engagement
• Support governance processes where needed
• Arrange travel and process expenses
• Liaise with colleagues across FMID, wider Bank teams, and external firms
• Provide cover and support across the wider admin team

• Team Secretary or administrative experience
• Diary management experience
• Microsoft Office skills

• Strong organisational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and issues quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work well in a supportive team environment
• Strong social skills and collaboration
• Proactive and adaptable approach
• Willingness to adopt new technology and improve processes

• Experience of having covered at HoD PA level.

You should not be put off applying if you do not meet all of these criteria – we would encourage you to get in touch to discuss what support you might need to close any gaps and/or any other skills you might have which you think could be helpful in role.

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  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…