Technology Team Lead (RTGS)

at  Bank of England

Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front row seat for the digitalisation of the financial sector. With our people at our centre, Technology enables the Bank of England to deliver its mission by providing a diverse set of technical solutions and platforms. From supporting critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to evolving data analytics, reinventing our online presence, and introducing a fully digital workplace. Be part of a team that’s constantly evolving, just like our industry.
The world of payments is changing rapidly. New innovative technologies are being developed to meet the changing needs but these can give rise to new threats to users of the payments system, and to the stability of that system as a whole. This means that we need ever stronger protections and more resilient infrastructure.
We take pride in our people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You’ll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a senior leader, you will be a people first leader. Empowering your people to perform at their best, leading inclusively and valuing diversity. You will role model the Bank behaviours and demonstrate strong leadership competencies.
You will support the development of your direct reports by sharing information effectively, providing coaching, and shaping and communicating work plans clearly to ensure that your staff are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver.

You are someone who will:

• Lead multiple teams, multiple complex products.
• Be passionate about your teams’ purpose.
• Actively ensure your people know the importance of the work they do and how it links through to the strategic priorities of the Bank.
• Be someone that sees coaching and mentoring as part of everyone’s role.
• Possess gravitas and the influencing skills required to engage, influence and challenge senior partners.
• Champion an inclusive environment where everyone can be their whole selves and produce their best work.

• Actively contribute and drive the RTGS strategy, supporting wider initiatives across the BankBe a technology leader, who can ensure that best practice is deployed in delivery and support of the RTGS solutions.

Role Requirements

• Develop and motivate team members, ensuring they have the skills to meet demands.
• Manage daily team activities, balancing commitments with operational demands.
• Recruit and manage both permanent and consultant resources, including building business cases for recruitment.
• Adjust team size as needed and escalate when commitments can’t be met, ensuring accurate time-recording and headcount management.
• Collaborate with the Release Train Engineer to align on work pipeline and resourcing.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL service processes in collaboration with Service functions.
• Work with security teams to ensure compliance with cyber and security standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery, operational, and financial efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with product owners and influence product roadmaps.
• Represent Technology across the Bank, fostering trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Set strategic direction for the team, supporting divisional and directorate initiatives.

• Develop and motivate team members, ensuring they have the skills to meet demands.
• Manage daily team activities, balancing commitments with operational demands.
• Recruit and manage both permanent and consultant resources, including building business cases for recruitment.
• Adjust team size as needed and escalate when commitments can’t be met, ensuring accurate time-recording and headcount management.
• Collaborate with the Release Train Engineer to align on work pipeline and resourcing.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL service processes in collaboration with Service functions.
• Work with security teams to ensure compliance with cyber and security standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery, operational, and financial efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with product owners and influence product roadmaps.
• Represent Technology across the Bank, fostering trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Set strategic direction for the team, supporting divisional and directorate initiatives