Description Strategy, Risk & Operations Directorate The Strategy, Risk & Operations Directorate is responsible for: acting as a centre of operational excellence – partnering with the business and central functions of the Bank to ensure the PRA is equipped to deliver its objectives and evolving regulatory remit facilitating the measurement, aggregation and comparison of risks in a clear and coherent way, to enable the PRA to respond to changes in risk dynamically and to drive decisions on prioritisation, business planning and resourcing maintaining the integrity of the PRA's decision-making framework and supervisory approach, including challenging and assuring the quality of supervisory practices and judgements supporting the delivery of the PRA's objectives through the publication of its internal and external communications Job Description Have you ever wondered how the PRA is run, and how it takes the big decisions? Are you looking for a new challenge to support your development within the Bank? We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated executive assistant to join the PRA Governance Team, which comprises the PRA Secretariat and the Bank’s Complaints team. This role would be very well suited to an experienced Scale J looking to take the next step in their career. The PRA Governance Team is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a number of the PRA’s Executive Committees (e.g. Supervision Risk & Policy Committee) as well as a number of others such as the Bank's Enforcement Decision Making Committee ("EDMC") and PRA Practitioner Panel. The team ensures the committees can take high quality decisions based on timely and accurate information. This role will work across various parts of the team, and as part of a lively and hardworking admin team. The individual could be working on the PRA’s executive committees and statutory panels with external members, which include the new Cost Benefit Analysis Panel, EDMC and the Prudential Regulation Committee. The role offers an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of tasks and issues and provides an excellent overview of the PRA and its relationship with wider Bank governance. The role will include: Working on multiple tasks in a flexible way, reprioritising as required to changes in requirements. Managing shared inboxes; and using judgement to allocate actions to different parts of the Governance team. Co-ordinating sensitive data with utmost discretion; and ensuring central and local records management procedures are followed. Providing administrative support and cover to any of the PRA’s executive committees, as required. To include: managing the committee and panel forward agendas, using judgement to prioritise and reorder items; scheduling meetings and closely managing attendance for quorum; support for the preparation and circulation of agendas and papers. Liaising with PRA and wider Bank staff, including the Deputy Governor, Executive Directors and their private offices, in a professional manner. Role Requirements: Minimum Criteria Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to adapt your style depending on the audience. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and deal with a number of tasks at once, often having to operate to tight deadlines. Have a strong customer service ethic and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, both within and outside the organisation. Excellent working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Flexible, with a 'can do' attitude and an ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player (in particular being willing to help out and work with others). Willingness to engage in the issues facing the committees and panels so as to gain a sufficient understanding to provide basic advice to the business on a range of issues. Desirable Criteria It would be desirable to have experience of using Board Intelligence, but training could be provided. You need to be able to demonstrate a track record in: Working well under pressure and being highly organised. Prioritising your work effectively. Effective inbox management. Communicating with people at all levels inside and outside the organisation. 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. London Salary - This role offers an annual salary of £29,650-£32,400 (depending on skills and experience). Leeds Location - This role offers an annual salary of £26,660 - £28,980 (depending on skills and experience). 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 1/95th 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. 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. A 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 interview stages. This role closes on 11 March 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. .