PA in Insurance ED and Directors Office - Insurance Supervision in Leeds

LEEDS BASED Insurance Supervision

The PRA's Insurance Supervision Directorate is the largest Directorate in the PRA. We supervise over 500 UK insurance firms and branches of international insurers across life insurance, general insurance and specialist supervision. Insurance plays a vital role in supporting households, businesses and the wider economy, providing financial security and resilience when it is needed most.

The sector is grappling with some of the biggest challenges facing society, from climate change and cyber risk to changing demographics, long term investment for growth, and technological innovation. As insurers adapt their business models to meet these challenges, our work continues to evolve too, making Insurance Supervision a fascinating place to work at the intersection of risk, policy, supervision and strategy.

We are committed to being a high-performing, inclusive and supportive Directorate where colleagues can build fulfilling careers, develop deep expertise and make a meaningful impact on the safety and soundness of the UK financial system.

Role Responsibilities

A core part of the role will be the provision of high-quality administrative and business support to the Director of Insurance Supervision, to the Senior Technical Advisor and to the Private Secretary while also being part of the wider office team in supporting the wider ED & Director Office team assisting with delivering events and key Directorate activities. We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable and proactive, with excellent communication and administrative skills. You'll enjoy managing competing priorities, working at pace and providing a high-quality service, while building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

The role offers a unique perspective on the breadth of work taking place across Insurance Supervision. You'll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the Bank, while also engaging with external stakeholders including regulated firms, industry bodies, other regulators and partner organisations.

You will be part of a strong and supportive PA community, with opportunities to learn, grow and build relationships across the Directorate. The breadth of the role, combined with the exposure you'll gain to senior leaders and external stakeholders, makes it an excellent platform for future career development.

Role Requirements

Minimum criteria

• Experience using the common Microsoft suite of IT programmes such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Loop, CoPilot etc
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively and deliver under pressure.

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the PRA, Bank of England or wider financial services sector.
• Excellent judgement and decision-making capability.
• Strong strategic awareness and the ability to connect the dots across complex issues.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, including with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of developing and supporting people.
• Evidence that you can quickly pick up new and complex technical issues.
• Absolute discretion, integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work constructively within a team.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Insurance or Supervision of the Bank of England.
• Experience working in or covering in an ED Office / Private Office.
• An established network across the Insurance Directorate.
• Understanding of governance, business planning and strategic delivery.
• A desire to improve processes by using technology to enhance efficiency and ways of working.

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. From 1st October 2026, we expect all our colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office per month. This is to capitalise on the benefits of working together in person across teams, while maintaining the flexibility offered by home working. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them and their team. 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. Salary is circa £25,760-£28,000. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
• The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• 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.

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. The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. (1) The application questions and (2) a single interview. This role closes on 29 September 2026. 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.