Administrator in Centre for Central Banking Studies

Location: Leeds or London

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 from 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.

The CCBS is committed to progressing diversity and inclusion through the unique position it occupies in the Bank, 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 central banking and financial regulation.
• 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 a CCBS Adviser, who acts as Event Director and by one of the 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 virtual events, supporting event directors from CCBS and the wider Bank in the organisation and running of each event.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the efficient operation of the Events Administration team. Working in the Event Administrators team to support CCBS' mission of providing high-quality events using state of art technology in an inclusive, growth and delivery focussed environment.
• Working with Event Directors to deliver a high quality virtual and in person events, for a range of participants. These events include our FCDO funded technical assistance program and events CCBS delivers in collaboration with a few overseas central banks/ training institutions.
• Understanding and taking responsibility for the technology needed to successfully deliver virtual events e.g. MS Teams, MS Teams, MS Forms and Vimeo.
• Communicating with senior central banking and regulatory speakers on non-technical issues.
• Sending invites to speakers and participants and handling responses.
• Participating in wider CCBS activities e.g. identifying best practice for virtual events.

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.
• 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 manner
• Ability to think on your feet combined with practical problem solving.
• Adaptable and comfortable working within a changing environment
• Using integrity and discretion when dealing with all nature of confidential material.

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 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.

We offer a salary as follows:

Leeds circa £23,710 - £24,300

London circa £26,340 - £27,000

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• A 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.

This role closes on Thursday 2 January.

The assessment process will comprise of two stages.

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.