Head of Hosting

We're looking for a senior strategic and people-focused leader to shape the future of Hosting at the Bank of England. As our new Hosting Technical Service Owner, you'll lead a large, unified team responsible for both on-premise and cloud services. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and evolution of the Bank of England's most critical technology platforms, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture. This is a Head of Division (HoD) level role, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

You'll lead the development and execution of a unified Hosting Strategy that brings together the Bank of England's on-premise, cloud, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms into a cohesive, modern ecosystem. A key focus will be delivering a centralised, consistent, and simplified vending model that enables teams across the organisation to access hosting services efficiently and securely. This includes driving improvements in service catalogue design, automation, and self-service capabilities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformation that not only modernises our hosting landscape but also underpins all of the Bank's most critical platforms and services. Your leadership will ensure these essential services are resilient, performant, and future ready.

You'll also play a key role in enabling the Bank's adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, large language models, and robotics. In this context, robotics refers to the automation of infrastructure and operational processes - such as provisioning, patching, monitoring, and scaling - to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and accelerate delivery. Your work will ensure that our hosting capabilities are robust and adaptable enough to support the next generation of digital services.

Location: Leeds or London based (hybrid working model)

Role Requirements

Perhaps you've led large-scale hosting teams or driven cloud and AI adoption programmes. Or maybe you're passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams and want to shape the future of Hosting at the Bank of England. If you're excited by the opportunity to lead a critical function and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for someone who has the following key skills and experience:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in IT hosting or infrastructure services, including leading teams responsible for both on-premise and cloud environments
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Proven experience in migrating on-premise services to cloud
• Experience managing third-party vendors and defining supplier strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead managers and large teams through change

We are interested in hearing from candidates who have the following capabilities:

• Ability to define and deliver a unified Hosting Strategy aligned to organisational goals
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and translating business needs into technical strategies
• A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on empowering teams and fostering continuous improvement
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in cloud services, including cloud-native principles, containers, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with next-generation storage solutions and software-defined networking technologies
• Experience embedding agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices across hosting teams
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Python, PowerShell, or Terraform
• Awareness of AI and machine learning infrastructure requirements, including support for large language models and robotics platforms
• A commitment to inclusive leadership and creating a culture where everyone can thrive

It would also be beneficial, but not necessary, to have some of the following:

• Experience working in financial services or regulated environments
• Familiarity with product and platform-based operating models
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure/AWS/GCP, ITIL, TOGAF)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and cloud governance frameworks
• A track record of leading large-scale transformation programmes

Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't meet every single criterion. We value diverse perspectives and believe that different backgrounds contribute to our team's success.

Please note: due to the critical nature of our services, there may be occasions where evening or weekend work is required. This is accounted for in the base salary.

Working from Leeds

We're excited to be growing our presence in Leeds, a city we've been connected to for nearly 200 years! Our modern, accessible office in the city centre offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The majority of roles, including this one, are now available in Leeds, giving you the chance to build a meaningful career outside of London while contributing to our mission from a dynamic and growing location. You'll work collaboratively with London-based colleagues in a hybrid model, with regular opportunities to travel into the London office to meet and connect in person.

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity and inclusion - we want to reflect the society we serve; we want the best people to work for us and we want our workplace to be inclusive. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified persons. This role is open to job shares, flexible and part-time working patterns.

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

The position offers a competitive salary. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy.

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.

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.

Application end date: 5th February 2026. The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages and a psychometric assessment.