EUC Platform Team Lead (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract/Secondment) | Leeds, UK

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a dynamic individual to lead and manage an agile team within their Technology Directorate. This role involves people management, delivery oversight, and product ownership to enhance digital services. Candidates should be passionate about leadership and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working patterns and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension

Performance awards

Flexible benefits allowance

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership, product ownership, or delivery management required.
• Candidates should demonstrate integrity, organization, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a motivated team of 6 members.
• Run agile methodology, oversee project delivery, and ensure adherence to ITIL processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies and manage service health.

Skills

Team and people leadership

Delivery management

Product ownership

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Resilience under pressure

Tools

Citrix

Horizon VDI

Intune

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Location: Leeds

The Technology Directorate provides information and system technology services to all business areas in the Bank as part of Central Services. Our key objective is to support the policy and operational divisions to meet the Bank's stated objectives. The Digital Workplace domain is within the Technology Directorate and 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 role, device, or location.

The core responsibilities of the role are:

1. People management - support and develop individual team members to maintain a motivated, high-performing team; handle staff-related matters including performance, absence, and sickness.
2. Delivery management - run the team's agile methodology, coach team members, ensure commitments are met, manage incident, request, and problem processes, oversee project delivery, and ensure adherence to ITIL processes.
3. Product ownership and operational oversight - collaborate with stakeholders and solution designers to develop strategies and roadmaps, manage and prioritize the team's pipeline, ensure service health, security, and policy compliance, and coordinate incident responses.

This role involves approximately 40% on people management, 40% on delivery, and 20% on product ownership, adaptable based on demand.

This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about people management and leading agile teams.

Number of direct reports: 6

This role offers flexible working patterns, including job share, flexible hours, part-time, and compressed hours. A minimum of 40% in-office attendance (preferably 50%) is required, which can be spread across the month.

Role Requirements

Minimum Criteria

Experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Team and people leadership
• Product ownership
• Delivery management
• Technical knowledge of Citrix, Horizon VDI, Group Policies, Printing, Intune, Azure

Essential Criteria

Candidates should embody our values, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, show high integrity and organization, and be detail-oriented and resilient under pressure. A willingness to embrace our Service First culture is essential.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in strategic team leadership, fostering diversity and inclusion, effective communication, engaging with senior stakeholders, implementing agile methodologies, managing vendors, and technical knowledge of relevant technologies.

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming for a workforce that reflects society. We support flexible working and are committed to an inclusive culture that respects all backgrounds. We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

Salary and Benefits

Salary in Leeds: circa £47,920 - £53,910. Benefits include pension, performance awards, flexible benefits allowance, annual leave, private medical insurance, and income protection.

Security Vetting

Employment is subject to security clearance and additional vetting processes.

Application Process

Complete the 'work history' and answer all questions fully. The role closes on 30 May 2025, with a two-stage interview process.

About Us

The Bank of England is the UK's central bank, committed to monetary and financial stability, with a collaborative culture and flexible working options. We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.