Training & Adoption Lead in SharePoint Migration Programme (FTC to Feb 2026)

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank of England is seeking a Training & Adoption Lead for their SharePoint Migration Programme. This role focuses on developing and delivering training for M365 technologies, enhancing productivity across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in educational needs analysis.

Benefits

Career Average Pension

Discretionary Performance Award

8% Benefits Allowance

26 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing educational needs and delivering training plans.
• Strong knowledge of M365 tooling and implementation.
• Ability to explain technical functionality to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Champion the adoption of Digital Workplace technologies.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training courses.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote technology adoption.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Teams

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Training & Adoption Lead in SharePoint Migration Programme (FTC to Feb 2026)

Training & Adoption Lead in SharePoint Migration Programme (FTC to Feb 2026)

Training & Adoption Lead in SharePoint Migration Programme (FTC to Feb 2026)

Job Description

Location: Leeds

Directorate Overview

Join an organisation with a legacy of driving the digitalisation of the financial sector and the dynamic rise of Fintech and Regtech. At the Bank of England, Technology is at the heart of our mission, enabling us to provide diverse technical solutions and platforms that support critical systems underpinning the UK economy, advance data analytics, reinvent our online presence, and introduce a fully digital workplace. Be part of a constantly evolving team, just like our industry.

The Digital Workplace domain is responsible for selecting, delivering, and continuously improving a portfolio of digital services that help colleagues across the Bank to collaborate, communicate, and be productive irrespective of their role, device, or location.

Job Description

This role is an exciting opportunity for a Adoption and Training Specialist who can deliver education and training plans across the organisation, teaching people how to use M365 services.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to expand their knowledge about technology, and adept at building relationships with others. As our use of M365 technologies expands, we seek someone who can help the Bank be more productive and feel confident using the tools we make available.

Role Responsibilities

• Champion the use and adoption of Digital Workplace technologies, offering advice and guidance to empower colleagues across the Bank to communicate and collaborate more effectively.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training courses to various audience sizes, primarily virtually but also in-person when needed.
• Analyse a large set of education needs and strategize the best ways to implement them efficiently with available resources, focusing on time management and forward planning.
• Design engaging training materials and presentations tailored to diverse learning styles and technological proficiency levels.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and adapt training programs accordingly to ensure colleagues are comfortable and proficient with evolving tools.
• Engage with stakeholders at various levels of seniority to promote technology adoption and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with our network of Bank-wide Technology champions ('Digital Ninjas') to support tech modernisation and run adoption campaigns.

Minimum Criteria

• Experience in analysing educational needs and using this requirement to build and deliver training plans to a wide variety of audiences
• Strong knowledge and experience with implementation of M365 tooling, including but not limited to MS Teams, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Office
• Experience in explaining technical functionality to a non-technical audience
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a drive to complete tasks efficiently

Essential Criteria

• Interest in and comprehensive understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience in creating captivating presentations
• Experience in designing engaging and visually appealing user guidance
• Positive 'can-do' attitude and ability to work well under pressure

Desirable Criteria

Although these are not essential, we would love to hear about any prior experience you have in the following areas:

• Experience in leading the business change of an upgrade to or a release of M365 technology
• Have experience in keeping up to date with M365 technology roadmaps and new releases
• Being adaptable to last minute changes in a fast paced environment
• Experience in working alongside networks across large organisations

This role is essential in helping our user base across the Bank feel more confident using the M365 tools we make available. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to make the role their own and help empower staff at the Bank to become more productive.

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.

The salary on offer for this role is:

Leeds: £36,400 - £40,950

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 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 stages.

This role closes on Sunday 1 June.

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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