This role will sit within the Bank’s International Directorate (ID). The UK is an open economy and host to a large international financial centre. Most shocks to UK financial stability come from overseas, and many risks facing the UK need to be tackled through international policy coordination and addressed through international standards. In that context, ID’s role is to understand the impact of global developments on UK economic and financial stability, to draw out lessons from elsewhere for the UK, to maintain the safe openness of the UK economy and financial system, and to equip the Bank with the capabilities to assess the impact of climate change on its statutory objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing strategic, tactical and project leadership across operational planning and delivery for the UK G20 Presidency, and ensuring that the preferences of the Bank’s Governors and Executive Director – International are reflected in the overall Finance Track.
- Provide senior operational leadership to the Bank’s wider UK G20 Presidency Unit as required on issues related to hosting G20 meetings (‘events’).
- Lead a cross‑functional team responsible alongside HM Treasury for designing, planning, budgeting and delivering large‑scale and high‑profile events for the UK G20 Presidency Finance Track.
- Manage end‑to‑end delivery of G20 Finance Track related events over the course of the UK presidency in 2027 on behalf of the Bank, working closely with HM Treasury, with overall oversight of operational readiness, delivery standards and issue resolution.
- Oversee expenditure on behalf of the Bank and ensure value for money, working closely with the Bank’s finance team and taking responsibility for robust financial oversight and appropriate prioritisation of resources.
- Lead engagement with the HM Treasury and Cabinet Office Event Delivery teams (as required) and the Bank’s broader secretariat function to:
- Oversee the development of detailed event plans and documentation and to ensure the Bank’s UK G20 leadership team are well briefed and prepared on all aspects of event delivery.
- Oversee venue sourcing, supplier coordination, delegate management and production schedules.
- Ensure all in‑person and virtual Finance Track events meet protocol, security and reputational standards, taking ownership of escalation and resolution where risks or issues arise.
- Work in close partnership with in‑house technology specialists to develop, test and deliver robust virtual conferencing arrangements, ensuring virtual events run smoothly.
- Ensure all meeting delegates’ requirements are met and all necessary information is shared ahead of events.
- Coordinate Delegation Liaison Officer (DLO) process with HM Treasury for in‑person Finance Track Events.
Qualifications
- Significant proven experience in leading the delivery programmes of complex or high‑profile events, involving multiple parties and senior stakeholders, including managing enhanced requirements for secure video‑conferencing and physical security, with evidence of leading delivery through others and maintaining oversight across competing priorities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working across multiple organisations and negotiating workable solutions to complex operational issues on behalf of very senior principals.
- Significant experience managing teams and resources responsible for end‑to‑end event logistics, coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping.
- Experience managing large event budgets and public procurement, with the ability to maintain financial records and ensure value for money.
- Strong programme management skills, including structured planning and coordination of multiple workstreams, with the ability to provide strategic oversight across a complex delivery portfolio.
- Ability to produce clear, concise and high‑quality briefings and planning documentation to support senior decision‑making, including setting out strategic options, risks, mitigations and recommended courses of action.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver high‑quality results and manage operations working in fast‑moving, high‑profile environments.
- Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or reputationally complex issues, including knowing when to escalations, when to negotiate, and how to secure timely decisions across senior stakeholders.
- Experience delivering events in a public‑sector, diplomatic, financial or international policy context.
- Knowledge of government protocols, accreditation and security processes, with experience engaging with HM Treasury, the Cabinet Office or similar bodies.
- Familiarity with delivering virtual or hybrid events, working alongside technology or conferencing specialists.
Number of direct reports: 2
Diversity, Equality and 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 socio‑economic status. 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.
Salary and Benefits
Leeds salary £81,600 – £91,800 per annum
London salary £90,640 – £101,970 per annum
In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:
- Non‑contributory, career‑average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked.
- Option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
- 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.
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