Strategic Planning Manager - 12 Month FTC

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank of England seeks a Manager for Performance and Evaluation to enhance strategic planning and delivery of change initiatives. This role involves developing frameworks for performance evaluation and collaborating with senior management to ensure effective resource utilization and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Private medical insurance

Career average pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Discretionary performance award

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance evaluation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategic alignment.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager – Performance and Evaluation to join our new team for a 12 month FTC. This role sits within the Change and Planning directorate which was established in 2024.The Directorate works in partnership with stakeholders across the bank to deliver the bank’s strategic priorities through effective strategic planning and prioritisation, portfolio planning and assurance, and the successful delivery of change initiatives.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Manager – Performance and Evaluation, leadership, and cross-functional teams, to develop and implement a consistent cross-organisational approach to performance and evaluationthat supports the organisation in robustly measuring what it is achieving and supports the Bank in optimal uses of resources and evidencing delivery of value for money. You will have excellent management and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach, strong analytical skills and a passion for problem-solving, alongside the ability to think critically and creatively about business challenges. You will be instrumental in identifying opportunities and informing and supporting strategic decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

You will be accountable for a range of activities including:

• Performance and Evaluation: Working with the organisation and the Senior Manager – Performance and Evaluation, to develop, educate, support, and evolve the development of a consistent cross-organisational approach and framework to performance and evaluationthat ensures optimal uses of resources and delivery of value for money.
• Leadership and Management:you will be part of the senior team in Strategic Planning, building a high-performing team which operates in a supportive and collaborative manner
• Communication and Engagement: Develop the plan to educate the Bank on the Performance and Evaluation framework and specifically their role within it while ensuring maximum engagement;building and managing a stakeholder mapto ensure all stakeholder needs are considered and supported, ensuring feedback is taken on board and that the framework embeds in all lines of business.
• Cross-organisational consistency:Work with other areas of the Bank to ensure that all terminology and performance management frameworks (i.e. People) are aligned to allow staff to understand the connection between the Bank’s strategic outcomes and their individual objectives.
• Strategic Planning & Analysis:understandemerging trends to inform potential development opportunities and risksfacing the Bank, and use these to inform work.Analyse financial and operational datato assess the effectiveness and efficiency of current strategies and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and insights and ensure strategic alignment across departments.
• Strategic Recommendations: prepare and presentstrategic recommendations, business cases, and progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging new ideas and approaches.
• Enable swift decision making and action: Synthesise and simplify multiple data sets into a coherent performance report for senior leaders.Draw together recommendations and observations from your analysis and present in a clear way which aids swift decision making and the adjustment of the strategy and strategic narrative if required.
• Facilitation of change: Ability to demonstrate excellent critical thinking in meetings – asking provoking and thoughtful questions whilst facilitating.
  

Minimum Criteria

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong storytelling abilities and experience in engaging with, and influencing, stakeholders at various levels across an organisation
• Exceptional influencing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise, and engaging manner
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, producing thoughtful work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent ability to join the dots across various information sources and produce robust recommendations
• Experience managing complex projects or programmes of work with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• High level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work autonomously.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Highly resilient and comfortable working with change and ambiguity
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Business Planning or Performance & Evaluation frameworks
• Awareness of financial principles and budgeting and ability to analyse performance metrics
• Demonstrated experience in developing and measuring successful strategic plans
• Familiarity with industry best practices, trends, and emerging technologies

This is a people management role. You will be responsible for day to day management of the team and for defining roles and responsibilities. You will develop your team through sharing information effectively, coaching and communicating a clear vision to ensure that your staff are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver the area's aims. This will include setting clear goals and smart stretching objectives that are aligned to those of the team, division and directorate. You will also be responsible for managing all staff-related matters that may arise including performance, absence and sickness.

Number of direct reports: 1-2

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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 theDisability 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 of Leeds: £59,520 - £66,960 and London: £66,160 - £74,43. 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 theBank'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 interview stages.

This role closes on 1 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.