Assurance Analyst (Tech) (Rgn) in DIGITAL ASSURANCE & PRODUCTIVITY DIVISION

Assurance Analyst, Technology Directorate

Location: Leeds

Permanent

Full time

Flexible Working Options:

This role is open to flexible working patterns. These may include:

• Flexible start and end time to each day.
• Ability to adapt calendar as needed, for example to fit in the school run, gym or appointments.
• A 50% in-office attendance requirement that can be spread across the month to accommodate diverse working patterns, such as the flexibility to purchase a weekly train ticket for certain weeks.
• Working from abroad policy, subject to approval and policy within the team.

The Technology division leads and supports all aspects of technology delivery across the Bank, from maintaining critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to providing big data analytics, implementing comprehensive cyber security programmes, and introducing innovative solutions in support of a digital workplace.
Technology’s key objective is to support all other areas of the Bank in achieving our collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. This is achieved through the delivery of appropriate, high performing, resilient solutions and information services across the organisation and externally.

This role supports the Test Enablement function within Digital Assurance & Productivity Domain under the CTO Division. This function is principally responsible for defining, establishing and forward planning the Bank’s portfolio release & test environment management function. 

Collaborating with other related functions to coordinate release and test environment activity and to take charge of and own risks. It is also responsible for the process of managing, planning, scheduling, governing and controlling a software release through the different development lifecycle stages and environments; this can include deploying software releases, contention management and working closely with delivery and testing teams as well as the Business.
 

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities of the Role:

• Scheduling and planning releases
  Maintaining and distributing a release schedule
• Working collaboratively and managing communication with relevant stakeholders
• Maintaining records and controlling environment usage to support release and change management activities
• Engagement with Service to ensure Releases follow the Change Management process
• Co-ordinate software implementations across test (controlled environments) and Live environments
  Provide input and support for Releases being represented at the Change Advisory Board (CAB)
• Provide support in collating and reviewing the artefacts required for every release (Release Acceptance Criteria)
• Provide administration support including arranging meetings, minute taking, documentation, resource request for release, change request closure, record keeping and audit support

Minimum Criteria

• Knowledge of Change, Release and Test Environment Management tools (e.g. BMC Helix, Planview Release & Verify, Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Written and verbal communication skills for presenting across both Business and Technology teams
• An understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Flexibility (there will be some out of hours and weekend work).

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of Release management
• Understanding of Project management skills
• Understanding of Service management skills
• ITIL
• Proficient use of MS office programmes especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Desirable Criteria

• Test Environment management skills
• Planview Release & Verify
• JIRA/Confluence
• Source Code Management tool exposure (ideally GITHub)
• Azure DevOps
• Understanding of automation and AI

Reporting tools (ideally PowerBI or Tableau)

Business

• Proven ability to develop a detailed understanding of the business function relating to the system under change and the stakeholders’ risk appetite, in order to articulate the appropriate design for test environments and data driven from test objectives and the test strategy
• Occasionally there may be the need to understand complex business processes involving the interaction of a number of systems
• A general understanding of the Bank’s various responsibilities and how these fit into the Bank’s overall objectives
• A general appreciation of the Banking and insurance industry

Core experience

• Previous experience working in a service management role 
• Knowledge of change and release management principles and the processes required for supporting them
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of test environment management (route to Live)
• Knowledge of Service Management tool (Remedy, Service Now or similar tool)

Personal 

• Clear planning and organisation skills
• Can do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Excellent team working skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving

  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.   Leeds salary: £30,240 - £34,020 
  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

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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.  (Amend and add brief details if relevant, such as interview/assessment dates or process for your specific role)
  This role closes on 06 September
  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.