The Bank of England (“the Bank”) is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The bank is a diverse organisation. Each of its 5,000 people are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom.
The Team
The People Directorate shapes the Bank’s People Strategy, empowering colleagues and managers to thrive and deliver crucial services. Our focus is on attracting, developing, and retaining talent, providing the vital support for success, and fostering a motivated, high-performing workforce.
The Talent Acquisition and Development (TAD) team, part of the People Strategy & Insights Division, develops the Bank’s talent strategy. TAD supervises the talent lifecycle, from acquisition to development, ensuring colleagues reach their potential and enhance their skills through continuous improvement and innovation.
TAD is responsible for creating a comprehensive talent strategy that equips staff with the skills needed for growth. The role involves leading talent development initiatives and driving strategic improvements to position the Bank for future success.
About the Role
For this new role, we are looking for an Organisational Capability & Effectiveness Senior Manager who will be responsible for driving the overall strategic development and delivery of the initiatives that will build and develop our talent and people capabilities. It will encompass responsibility for functions across leadership, learning, talent and performance consisting of 20 staff. This role is integral to supporting a shift towards a skill-focused organisation that remains adaptable, resilient, and equipped to meet future needs by driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Additionally, the role will ensure alignment with our Employee Value Proposition and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ambitions, creating a compelling and inclusive people offering that attracts and retains talent.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Own the delivery of the skills and talent programme, ensuring its successful transition into a sustainable, business-as-usual (BAU) offering. Drive key digital transformation initiatives to support this goal and facilitate the shift to a skills-based organisation, while embedding leadership behaviours aligned with the Bank’s behavioural framework.
* Collaborate with senior leaders across the People Directorate and other departments to support the Bank’s strategic direction through the development and execution of key people initiatives.
Learning and Development
* Oversee and support the development and implementation of strategies to build skill capabilities across the Bank, ensuring functional leads within the TAD teams deliver these strategies effectively.
* Collaborate with TAD managers to set the strategic direction for talent development initiatives that align with future Bank needs and evolving skills landscapes, while not directly implementing these programs.
* Facilitate the creation and evolution of a comprehensive career proposition and professional framework, working with the TAD teams to support employee growth and career development in alignment with the Bank’s objectives.
Coaching
* Lead the design and oversight of a comprehensive coaching strategy, working closely with the TAD managers to ensure that coaching programs are implemented effectively across the Bank.
* Encourage the establishment of a mentorship culture by guiding and advising TAD managers on standard methodologies and promoting continuous improvement within their teams.
Performance Management
* Guide the development and implementation of an effective performance management system, ensuring that managers and their teams use performance data to systematically identify training needs and inform workforce planning.
* Collaborate with TAD managers to foster continuous improvements through performance management practices, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic goals.
Organisational Effectiveness
* Lead the development of initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities and strengthening management skills across the Bank, ensuring that these initiatives are delivered through the TAD managers and their respective teams.
* Ensure alignment of organisational effectiveness strategies with the Bank’s broader objectives, working with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Collaboration and Transformation
* Foster and oversee the establishment of strong and collaborative relationships across the organization, particularly with the People Directorate and CS2025 teams. Ensure that TAD managers effectively support central initiatives by applying these partnerships.
* Help TAD managers collaborate with IT and technology teams, using new models and tools like AI, to improve organizational capabilities.
Role Requirements
Minimum Criteria:
* Proven track record of Organisational Development with a strong focus on capability building, leadership development and succession planning.
* Proven track record of leading large scale transformation initiatives including shaping and developing a new function.
* Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to influence and inspire change across the bank.
* Strong ability to use evidence-based decision-making, bringing to bear data and insights to inform strategic direction and drive effective outcomes.
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience in designing and delivering talent programs that prepare organisations for future skills or roles.
* CIPD Level 7 in Strategic People Management or Strategic Learning & Development or equivalent professional qualification.
Bank of England Behaviours
* Act Inclusively
o Earn trust
o Embrace differences
o Inspire purpose
* Drive Growth
o Courage
o Demonstrate self-awareness
o Develop talent
* Deliver Outcomes
o Developing vision
o Takes responsibility
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.
This role offers a salary as follows:
Leeds: £72,150 - £83,000
London: £80,185 - £92,000
In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:
* 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.
* 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 17th Nov
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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