Description Department Overview The Monetary Policy Outlook Division (MPOD) supports the MPC by helping it reach its decisions on the right policy needed to meet the 2% inflation target. It does this by developing models that shed light on how different parts of the economy behave and interact (Modelling Team), producing a forecast and scenarios for the UK economy (Forecast Team), providing policy advice (Strategy Team), and by delivering continuous improvements to the infrastructure used to deliver forecast and policy analysis (Infrastructure Investment Team). It underpins this with research in the areas of monetary economics, forecasting and macroeconomic modelling. The division comprises a Leadership Team – a Head of Division, Senior Managers and Advisors – and around 30 research and policy economists. It also maintains a network of academic consultants working on similar topics. The division has a strong focus on research drawing on insights from the literature, empirical and structural modelling to inform its policy work. Job description The jobholder will support the Strategy and Modelling Team Managers and their teams, acting on their own initiative to assist the Head of Division (HoD) PA and HoD in ensuring the smooth running of the Division. In addition to the usual support duties, you will be organising diaries, arranging meetings with high-level stakeholders, arranging travel as well as undertaking a diverse range of administrative duties effectively and accurately, covering for the HoD PA as necessary. You will also be part of the Monetary Analysis Support Team, which will require you to provide cover across the Directorate as needed, potentially including in the Director and Executive Director offices. Minimum Essential Criteria Demonstrate excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills Diary and in-box management; including dealing with and keeping on top of actions; arranging internal/external meetings and compiling associated papers Be proactive and be able to use your initiative with a keen eye for attention to detail Organise extensive foreign/domestic travel; the preparation of presentation slides; preparing dossiers for overseas meetings Complete expenses on behalf of managers and the division within the required deadlines. Trustworthy and conscientious due to access to sensitive and confidential information. Effective communication skills to liaise effectively with all levels of staff, including regular contact with senior/executive offices both inside and outside of the Bank Good IT skills with a sound knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Collaborate, OneNote and FileSite. Enthusiasm, flexibility, reliability, as well as ability to work calmly under pressure Please do not worry if you do not meet/have all 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 useful in role. The Bank values diversity and inclusion – we want to reflect the society we serve better; we want the best people to work for us and we want our workplace to be inclusive. We value all forms of diversity, including but not limited to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation. One way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff run networks. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive working environment and are open to considering how the role might be carried out with flexible working. This role is therefore open to job shares, flexible and part time working patterns. As part of our commitment to expand our presence across the UK, this role can be based in either London or our Leeds office. Should you wish to work from one of our hubs (Cardiff/Newcastle/Glasgow/Belfast), then a formal request will need to be made. Where a role can be carried out from home, we are working towards colleagues spending at least half of their time in the office, so that we can all benefit from working together in person, while maintaining the flexibility offered by home working. We expect colleagues to spend a minimum of 40% of their working time in the office per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them and their team. We are also committed to making adjustments for candidates and employees where possible and have partnered with external expert organisations to support us in this. We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and if you would like to apply under the scheme please email TalentAcquisitionbankofengland.co.uk We anonymise applications so hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information when reviewing your submission, including your CV. IMPORTANT: For those who wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and indicate whether you wish for all existing and future applications to be made under this scheme, please navigate to OBS and Under Me > Document Records > Add > Disability Confident Scheme and select yes/no. For further information or an informal discussion on the role, please contact Katie Knight or Gavin Wallis. This role closes on 5th February 2025 Please apply online, ensuring that you stop and complete your profile in OBS, then answer the application questions, complete the work history and submit your CV and most recent PRS.