Senior Manager, Data & Statistics in SKILLS AND CULTURE HUB in Leeds

This is an exciting role at the heart of the Data & Analytics Transformation (DAT) Directorate, heading up the Data Management Hub within the Data Strategy Implementation Division (DSID). DAT is leading the transformation of the Bank’s use of data and analytics in light of the revolutionary opportunities brought about by technological progress. The directorate is responsible for the delivery of the Bank’s Data & Analytics (D&A) Strategy, including moving the Bank’s data and running its analytical processes on the cloud, strengthening how we acquire and share data externally, rolling out artificial intelligence tools, and delivering a data and AI literacy agenda for all roles. Ensuring that we manage the Bank’s data assets effectively is vital to ensuring this work progresses effectively.

DSID sits at the heart of DAT, responsible for providing a wide range of data and analytical products and services and taking the lead on ensuring the Bank’s use of data is well-governed. Almost everything the Bank does depends on the effective use of data and analytics. In large part this is defined and delivered by DSID. It directly enables colleagues to use data at all points of the data cycle, by providing many of the central D&A tools, platforms, services, training and specialist support. DSID is home to many different skillsets, including data scientists, data governance experts, communications professionals, skills and training leads, and delivery managers. The importance of the role, the range of roles and the diverse background of DSID’s staff make it an exceptionally stimulating and exciting place to work.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate

You will lead the Bank’s central skills and culture hub for data and analytics (SCH). The rapid development of technologies and techniques over recent years is a huge opportunity for the Bank to make its work more efficient, more effective and to broaden the range of support the policy committees and operational areas receive. But this can only happen if our colleagues have the skills and support they need, and operate in an environment where personal growth accompanies technological change. As Senior Manager of the SCH you will be responsible for designing, delivering and maintaining Bank‑wide data and analytics learning, skills and cultural change activity. The team’s remit includes:

• Skills and learning: designing and delivering formal and peer‑to‑peer D&A learning and upskilling opportunities for colleagues across the Bank, including tutor‑led courses, self‑paced resources, curated LinkedIn Learning content, and the Data and AI Fluency foundation offer.
• Communities and peer learning: supporting forums and communities to enable networking, peer‑to‑peer learning, and practical problem‑solving across analytical tools and platforms.
• Learning infrastructure and knowledge: maintaining learning and knowledge hubs, including guidance, reference material, and management information on training activity.
• Culture, communications and engagement: providing communications and engagement services to DSID and the wider directorate, delivering central campaigns and targeted initiatives to raise awareness, understanding and adoption of D&A services and tools, and managing central D&A communication channels and infrastructure.

In order to deliver this, you will need to understand the role of data and analytics in a complex policy institution which also has extensive operational responsibilities, including the running of critical national infrastructure. You will be familiar with developing capabilities and how to ensure that colleagues can be supported in making the most of what they offer. Strong stakeholder management skills will be crucial to your success. The Bank is moving from a primarily on-prem data and analytics set up to using a public cloud, so you will also need to help enable our colleagues to make the most of the opportunities that the move onto the cloud will provide.

This is a people management role, and the job holder will manage around four direct reports and a wider team. You will need to ensure that all team members are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver clearly defined project aims. Effective staff development is essential as is establishing an inclusive, nurturing environment. You will also be part of the division’s leadership team and the directorate’s senior management team, having the opportunity to influence the work of a crucial area of the Bank as we continue to deliver transformational capabilities to the Bank.

Role Requirements

Minimum criteria:

• Excellent leadership skills, experience building strategic direction and developing effective teams.
• Experience in delivering training in modern data and analytical tools such as the use of PowerBI, R and AI.
• Experience overseeing change, with proven ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility, and leading others through periods of change.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to handle a highly complex matrix of stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• Strong communication skills including an understanding of how to communicate complex, technical material to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability and enthusiasm to implement effective inclusion initiatives in order to build a diverse and resilient team.
• Experience of working in or with a public sector organisation to implement an ambitious data and analytics strategy.
• Experience of managing the transition to a cloud-based data and analytics environment, particularly one that used MS Azure and Databricks.

Desirable Criteria

• Awareness of the Bank’s Data & Analytics Strategy.

This is a people management role. You will be responsible for day to day management of the team and for defining roles and responsibilities. You will develop your team through sharing information effectively, coaching and communicating a clear vision to ensure that your staff are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver the area's aims. This will include setting clear goals and smart stretching objectives that are aligned to those of the team, division and directorate. You will also be responsible for managing all staff-related matters that may arise including performance, absence and sickness.

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.

Salary and Benefits Information

This role offers a salary of £83,440 - £93,870. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• A non-contributory, career average pension.
• 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 the option to buy up to 12 additional days.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

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

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