Bank of England

About the Company

The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the “Old Lady” of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694 with a founding charter that stated its purpose was to “promote the public good and benefit of our people”.

The Bank of England’s purpose today reflects that vision first articulated by our founders. Our mission: to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Bank of England

Job Title

Senior Security Manager (12 Month FTC)

Job Description

Job title Senior Security Manager (12 Month FTC) Role summary Lead protective security integration for the Location Strategy Project (LSP), ensuring new and repurposed sites in Leeds and London meet bank‑wide security standards and support long‑term resilience. Act as the principal security advisor to senior leadership, coordinating cross‑functional delivery and embedding secure design in all phases of the programme. Expectations - Lead a high‑profile security workstream with a dual reporting line to Head of Security Advisory Services and Head of Design & Workplace. - Deliver secure design, operational, and risk management solutions that align with organisational strategy and risk appetite. - Represent the bank’s security interests in governance, design, and strategic forums, influencing decisions and championing security outcomes. Key responsibilities - Integrate protective security into programme design and delivery, ensuring compliance with bank policies, standards, and risk appetite. - Provide expert advice on physical and personnel security for new and repurposed buildings across Leeds and London. - Own the security workstream: coordinate internal and external stakeholders, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of security outputs. - Represent security in governance forums, design reviews, and strategic planning sessions. - Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and innovative security opportunities. - Critically assess architectural and operational plans, identify risks, and propose proportionate mitigations. - Develop and maintain security artefacts (risk registers, compliance documents, strategic briefs) to inform programme decisions. - Advise on secure information handling, access protocols, and third‑party engagement, including consultants and contractors. - Build and leverage networks across the bank and externally to embed security culture throughout programme delivery. Required skills - Proven subject‑matter expertise in protective security, covering threat assessment, strategic risk management, and application of industry standards. - Strong analytical skills to assess architectural/operational plans and propose risk‑based mitigations. - Excellent stakeholder communication and influence across senior leadership and cross‑functional teams. - Experience coordinating security workstreams in multi‑site programmes. - Proficiency in creating and maintaining security artefacts (risk registers, compliance documentation). - Ability to conduct horizon scanning and adapt security strategy to emerging threats. Required education & certifications - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in security, facilities management, business, or related field. - Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CPP, PSP, SyI, CISMP) or demonstrably equivalent senior‑level security leadership experience.

Leeds, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

05-11-2025

Company Name

Bank of England

Job Title

Senior Security Manager LSP (12-Month FTC)

Job Description

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

10-11-2025

Company Name

Bank of England

Job Title

Industrial Placement Programme - Data (Leeds)

Job Description

Job title: Industrial Placement Programme – Data Role Summary: 13‑month under‑graduate placement providing hands‑on experience in data analysis, coding, visualisation and economic/financial research within a central bank setting. Expectations: • Open to any undergraduate degree that includes a placement year (starting next summer). • No prior degree. • Expected 2:1 classification. • Minimum 120 UCAS points from 3 A‑levels (or equivalent). • Participation in assessment centre, including an online Excel test for the Data/Economics stream. Key Responsibilities: 1. Work within multidisciplinary teams on policy, research and operational projects. 2. Analyse, visualise and interpret data sets using Python, R, PowerBI and advanced Excel. 3. Draft briefing materials, internal notes and support project delivery. 4. Engage with stakeholders and contribute to data‑driven decision making. 5. Attend regular training, workshops and networking events. Required Skills: • Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (Python, R, PowerBI, Excel). • Understanding of data‑science programming languages and techniques. • Basic economic and financial research capability. • Clear written communication and briefing preparation. • Team collaboration, problem‑solving and adaptability. Required Education & Certifications: • Current university student with a recognised placement year. • Unfulfilled undergraduate degree (pre‑completion). • Expected Class 2:1 and 120 UCAS points. Additional Requirements: • Subject to National Security Vetting clearance process.

Leeds, United kingdom

On site

18-11-2025

Company Name

Bank of England

Job Title

Penultimate Year Internship (London)

Job Description

Job Title: Penultimate Year Internship Role Summary: A 10‑week summer internship designed for undergraduates in their penultimate year. Participants join an operational team to work on a specific project, gaining hands‑on experience, attending industry talks, and networking to understand central‑bank operations and prepare for future graduate roles. Expactations: - Must be in penultimate year of an undergraduate degree. - Expected to achieve a 2.1 degree classification. - Minimum of 120 UCAS points from three A‑Levels (or equivalent). - Able to commit to full 10‑week internship duration. Key Responsibilities: - Work on a team‑assigned project within one of the Bank’s core areas (Payments, Markets, Financial Market Infrastructure, Financial Stability Strategy & Risk, Insurance Supervision, or UK Deposit Takers Supervision). - Collaborate with senior staff to deliver project outputs and reports. - Attend scheduled talks, workshops, and networking events. - Participate in skills development sessions and internal training modules. - Contribute to knowledge sharing and support cross‑functional initiatives. Required Skills: - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication. - Teamwork and collaboration with cross‑functional colleagues. - Time‑management and organizational skills. - Basic understanding of finance, economics, or related concepts. - Proficient with office productivity software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Required Education & Certifications: - Undergraduate student in any discipline, penultimate year. - Expected 2.1 classification (equivalent). - 120 UCAS points from A‑Levels or equivalent qualification. - No formal certifications required at application stage.

London, United kingdom

On site

24-11-2025