Talent Acquisition Partner (Projects) in People Strategy & Insights Function

Bank of England; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,440 - 57,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection

8% benefits allowance

Job summary

The Bank of England is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional for an 8-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading recruitment-related projects and managing internal mobility activities to enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment, project management, and effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders. The position is based in either London or Leeds and offers a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering recruitment, talent or HR work with clear outcomes.
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement and escalate issues with suggested actions.
• Experience working within internal policies and handling sensitive matters discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal mobility activity and ensure a compliant experience for redeployed colleagues.
• Manage day-to-day relations with the Bank’s contractor supplier, ensuring standards are met.
• Identify and implement process improvements to simplify operations.

Skills

Recruitment and talent delivery

Project management

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Judgment and problem-solving

Education

Recognized project management qualification

Job description

This 8‑month fixed‑term contract is with the Talent Acquisition Team (Experienced Hires) within the Bank’s People Strategy & Insights function. The team shapes the candidate and hiring manager experience by identifying, attracting, and hiring talent through internal mobility and external hiring strategies.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead internal mobility activity and related administration, ensuring a smooth, compliant experience for redeployed colleagues.
• Lead recruitment‑related projects, supporting hiring improvements and enhancing manager and colleague experience.
• Use judgment and initiative independently or as part of a team, thinking creatively to solve complex problems.
• Keep the Talent Acquisition Manager updated on project progress, risks and issues.
• Manage key competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with strong organisation and detail orientation.
• Identify and implement process improvements, reducing complexity and simplifying operations.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely data updates.
• Manage day‑to‑day relations with the Bank’s contractor supplier, ensuring standards are met.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience delivering recruitment, talent or HR work with clear outcomes.
• Demonstrated planning, prioritisation and multi‑project management to agreed deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with evidence of clear and effective communication with different audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to apply sound judgement and to escalated issues with suggested actions.
• Experience working within internal policies and processes, handling sensitive matters discreetly.
• A recognised project management qualification or strong project‑management experience.

Location

London or Leeds.

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion and strives to build an inclusive culture that supports people from all backgrounds. We welcome applicants who work flexibly, including job shares and part‑time patterns, and we support adjustments for candidates in the recruitment process.

Salary and Benefits

• London salary: £51,440 – £57,870 (depending on skills and experience)
• Leeds salary: £46,320 – £52,110 (depending on skills and experience)
• Non‑contributory, career‑average pension (1/80th of annual salary per year worked, with options to change accrual).
• Discretionary performance award based on the current award pool.
• 8 % benefits allowance (salary‑equivalent or flexible benefits).
• 26 days annual leave with the option to buy up to 12 additional days.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.