Senior Administrator in Centre For Central Banking Studies

Bank of England; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank of England is seeking a Senior Administrator for the Centre for Central Banking Studies to provide essential support for organizing high-quality seminars and workshops. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and proven IT abilities to enhance their global reputation in training and expertise.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in publishing content and managing online events.
• Proficiency in IT, especially with MS Teams and Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks for in-person and virtual events.
• Support Event Directors in delivering quality events.
• Lead on communications related to events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Teams

MS Office Suite

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS) mission is to equip central bankers – both in the UK and across the globe – with frontier skills and expert knowledge to tackle the challenges they face in pursuit of the good of their people. We do this by building the technical skills of Bank of England staff; organising seminars and workshops for colleagues all over the world to advance their own expert knowledge and skills; providing bespoke technical assistance and training to emerging markets and developing economies; and producing our own analytical work to ensure our own skills stay fresh.

Department Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS) mission is to equip central bankers – both in the UK and across the globe – with frontier skills and expert knowledge to tackle the challenges they face in pursuit of the good of their people. We do this by building the technical skills of Bank of England staff; organising seminars and workshops for colleagues all over the world to advance their own expert knowledge and skills; providing bespoke technical assistance and training to emerging markets and developing economies; and producing our own analytical work to ensure our own skills stay fresh.

CCBS is committed to progressing diversity and inclusion through the unique position it occupies in the Bank of England, as a focal point for skill-building and central banking expertise, and its contact with outside agencies. Advancing that commitment is a key business priority.

CCBS Has Four Main Areas Of Activity

• A programme of virtual and in person seminars and workshops attended by central bankers and financial regulators from around the world on topics relevant to their responsibilities.
• In partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) CCBS provides training and technical co-operation to central banks in emerging markets and developing economies. We currently work bilaterally with several central banks in Africa and Asia.
• Conducting and publishing analytical work and research; and
• In-person Foundation Year training modules for new Bank of England graduate entrants providing introductory central banking material.
  
  

Job Description

The Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS) seeks a suitable individual to join the Events Administration team. The successful applicant will provide administrative management for virtual events.

This is a key role, contributing, through the provision of high-quality administration, to the Centre’s international reputation for delivering seminars, workshops and conferences for central bankers and regulatory authorities. Each event is run by CCBS Advisers, who act as Event Directors and members of the Event Administration (EA) Team. There are currently 5 members of staff in the EA Team.

This role is to provide administrative management for in-person and virtual events, supporting Event Directors from CCBS and the wider Bank of England in the organisation and running of each event.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Contributing to the efficient operation of the EA team to support CCBS’ mission of providing high-quality events using state of the art technology in an inclusive, growth and delivery focussed environment.
• Working with Event Directors to deliver high quality virtual and in-person events, for a range of participants.
• Lead on CCBS communications including content on the CCBS internet and intranet websites and the publication of the annual CCBS programme of events.
• Understand and take responsibility for the technology needed to successfully deliver virtual events e.g. MS Teams, MS Forms and Vimeo. Investigate how new technology can support CCBS’s activities, including the application of artificial intelligence.
• Communicating with senior central banking and regulatory speakers on non-technical issues.
• Providing coaching, training and support for EA team members.
  
  

Role Requirements

Minimum (Essential) Criteria

• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, especially in context of working as a pool of event administration support for CCBS activities.
• The ability to be inclusive, flexible, and efficient and respond calmly and positively under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written skills, including experience of publishing information for a wide audience via various channels e.g. internet, email and social media.
• Very good IT skills – knowledge of MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Edge is crucial.
• Positive, proactive, can do and self-starter attitude,
• Be a great teammate, you will be required to assist others in the office at short notice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, warm, professional and confident.
  
  

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've partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.

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.

This Role Offers a Salary As Follows

Leeds ranging from £27,040 - £30,420.

London from £30,000 - £33,750.

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 17 June 2025.

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.

About Us

We are the UK's central bank - and we are a bank like no other; known by our peers for our world-leading thinking on policy and strategy.

Our mission is to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. We seek to keep prices stable and people's money safe. We know our work matters to people, to families, up and down the UK. We are driven by curiosity and the desire to do important, challenging work.

It takes a great team to run the Bank of England. We rely on each other to play our part. We benefit from a collaborative culture and long-established flexible ways of working, supporting our colleagues balance their work and personal lives. We strive to be a place where people feel they belong and have equal access to opportunities, because different perspectives helps us make the best decisions for the public.

There's much to gain from working with us - from career defining work at the heart of the UK economy, being part of a fantastic team, and a rewarding compensation package.

Join us and find a bank like no other. Together, we can make a difference.

The Bank of England will use and protect the information you provide when you apply for a role with us, in line with our obligations under data protection law. This is so we can assess your suitability for the role and administer your application. If you’re successful we’ll use it to offer you a position and onboard you to join the Bank.

If you would like more details about how your information will be used and your information rights, please visit our recruitment privacy notice

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