Private Secretary, Technology

at  Bank of England

DESCRIPTION

The Bank is home to a fascinating Technology organisation, steeped in history and with a front row seat to the rise of Fintech and digitalisation of the Financial Industry. As one of the Bank’s core strengths, and with people at our centre, technology is essential to enabling its mission. Today we’re working to improve critical systems which underpin the UK economy, evolve data and analytics, reinvent our online presence, and introduce a fully digital workplace.
We take pride in our team and are an equal opportunity employer. Our colleagues’ backgrounds and experiences are as varied as the solutions they provide. Flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK, makes this a hugely rewarding place to work.
Few organisations pair 300 years of history with such a broad portfolio of change. Unlike many organisations, most of our technology solutions are developed and delivered in-house. This internal expertise allows us to understand the diverse needs of our historic institution and use modern methodologies to meet them. We are constantly evolving, just like our industry, and there’s never been a more exciting time for you to join!

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The PS will support the ED across their responsibilities, dealing with issues and acting with delegated authority as required. They will work with the Technology leadership team to shape the strategy for the Directorate, and collaborate with the extended leadership team to remain on top of the main issues facing Technology. The role provides the scope and opportunity to get involved with a wide array of projects across Technology and the wider Bank.
They will be responsible for supporting teams as they prepare material for the Bank’s senior governance fora, including Court, the Operational Investment Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, and the Executive Operational Coordination Committee. This includes providing assurance as to the quality and consistency of material shared, and making certain that Technology is delivering its governance commitments. They will ensure the ED is suitably briefed and prepared for key forums on which they sit, including some of the for a mentioned above and programme and portfolio boards.
They will develop and use a network of contacts across the organisation and with relevant external parties. This will include a variety of partners including COO offices, other ED offices, and governance secretariat, as well as staff from across all areas of the Bank. They will actively manage this network, influencing partners and responding on the ED’s behalf. They will also be responsible for supporting external communications, preparing the ED for speaking events, including drafting internal communications, speeches, letters and presentations.

The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer / Executive Director (ED) for Technology who reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The ED leads a team of over 700 individuals and is responsible for all aspects of technology and programme delivery across the Bank. The Private Secretary (PS) sits in a private office alongside a Personal Assistant.
The PS supports the ED in delivering their responsibilities and forms an integral part of their leadership team. They operate with a high degree of autonomy and are the first point of contact on issues that may require the ED’s attention. Where possible they will take care of these independently, using judgement to decide which issues to raise for further action.