Team Personal Assistant (Central Banking Legal Team) – ( Part time 3 days per week)
Job Description
Job title: Team Personal Assistant (Central Banking Legal Team) – ( Part time 3 days per week)
Company: Bank of England
Job description: Alongside the General Counsel’s Office, the Legal Directorate is split into five main teams:
- Central Banking, which provides legal advice on the Bank’s constitution and governance; Markets and Banking operations; commercial contracts, procurement and intellectual property; notes procurement, production and distribution; data and information management; employment policy and employee relations matters; and the Bank’s financial and funding arrangements.
- International and Domestic Reform Division, which leads on legal support for cross-cutting matters such as the Bank’s role in negotiating trade agreements with international partners, the post-Brexit legislative reform programme being implemented through the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, and climate and environmental matters.
- Enforcement & Litigation, which leads on contentious matters including investigations and the use of regulatory enforcement powers in relation to UK regulated financial services businesses. It manages delicate legal processes from inception to conclusion, including advising on strategy, settlement discussions and, if unresolved, court proceedings.
- Financial Stability, which provides legal advice on the regulation and supervision of Financial Market Infrastructure (such as central counterparties, payment systems and securities settlement systems), on macro-prudential policy and regulation and associated legal framework for the Bank’s Financial Policy Committee and on the Bank’s role as the UK’s resolution authority.
- Insurance and Deposit Takers, providing legal advice to supervisors in relation to supervisory decision-making, and to policymakers in the PRA on capital, liquidity and other prudential requirements of banks, insurers and investment firms.
We are also supported by a Strategy and Operations team, who work with Champions across the Legal Directorate to organise a rich and regular programme of legal training and ensure that we share our knowhow through our bespoke inhouse legal wiki.We currently have a permanent vacancy for a part-time (0.6 FTE) PA in the Central Banking Legal team (CBL).Job Description· This is a team PA role, working with a team operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Your specific responsibilities will include:· Providing administrative support to the management team and all colleagues in CBL including preparation and collation of documents such as agendas and papers.· Arranging and co-ordinating a large number of meetings both internally and externally.· Supporting the Head of Legal PAs in providing administrative support of the Head of Legal, CBL including covering during periods of leave or absence.· Developing a network of relationships with relevant PAs across the Legal Directorate and the Bank.· Assisting on issues relating to purchase orders and invoicing, travel and expenses, and supporting other administrative duties.· Working with all members of CBL to maintain various spreadsheets including those which track the work of the team, the CBL management team, and Legal Directorate strategic initiatives.· Supporting specific communication, inclusion, social, operational or strategic initiatives within CBL, including by seeking information or documents or arranging for speakers to attend CBL sessions from other areas of the Bank or externally.Role RequirementsMinimum Criteria· Secretarial, organisational, prioritisation and time management abilities to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.· Flexible in approach to a changing and busy environment and have the ability to work to tight deadlines.· Good oral and written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.· Undertake tasks pro-actively using own initiative to make decisions as well as being a good team player willing to support other PA roles within the Legal Directorate.· To display the highest of standards of discretion protecting and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.· Be confident in dealing with all levels across the Bank and external contacts.· Good IT skills with an excellent knowledge of Outlook, OneNote and Word.Desirable Criteria· Knowledge of the work of key clients in the Bank would be an advantage.#LI-AL1QualificationsOur Approach to InclusionThe 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 . 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.Reward PackageThe Bank of England is a distinctive institution and our rewards are one of the things that set us apart. As well as enjoying a competitive salary you will work in a collaborative, inclusive environment, with a subsidised restaurant, flexible working opportunities and plenty of wellbeing initiatives.This role is 0.6 FTE. The salary range for this vacancy is £27,280 – £30,690 FTE. Since this role is part time, salary will be prorated to circa £16,368 – £18,414 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience. In addition, the total reward package also includes:· 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.Please apply online, ensuring that you answer the application questions, complete the work history and submit your CV.National Security Vetting ProcessEmployment 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 theThe Application ProcessImportant: 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 closing date for applications is Friday 5th April 2024.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.
Expected salary: £27280 – 30690 per year
Location: London
