Knowledge Bank Adviser

London, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

Central Services is at the heart of the Bank and integral to enabling it to deliver its vital mission by providing: assurance of a safe, efficient and robust operational running of the Bank; delivery of a strategic approach to prioritisation, planning and change; achievement of its cultural and sustainability commitments; as well as creating and supporting an employee population that better represents UK society, alongside allowing all to succeed and thrive in the workplace whether through technology or place.

Role specific:
The role of the Knowledge Bank Adviser is to be the guardian of the completeness, accuracy, and ease of use of the information in the Knowledge Bank provides to Bank employees, and so enables thousands of people to get things done efficiently every day.
It is a key enabler of our ambition to enhance Central Service productivity by making information more readily accessible, reducing time spent searching for documents, and enabling more informed decision-making.

Role criteria:
Minimum:
o Experience in the application of knowledge and information management frameworks and principles and of one or more information management disciplines.
o Expert written communication skills and experience of applying standards to ensure quality and consistency.

Essential:
o Ability to plan, execute, and monitor project delivery.
o Ability to plan and manage resources to balance changing demands.
o Ability to build strong networks and manage relationships across a variety of functions.

Desirable:
o Experience of defining Knowledge Standards.
o Experience of raising the profile of Knowledge Management.
o Excellent delivery skills: with the ability to work autonomously to deliver priorities and projects; effectively collaborating with cross-area teams.

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.


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 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 circa:

London circa £36,320 - £42,000
Leeds circa £32,720 - £37,000


In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• 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.
  
  

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.

This role closes on 5th Jan 2025.


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.



Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in the application of knowledge and information management frameworks and principles and of one or more information management disciplines.
Expert written communication skills and experience of applying standards to ensure quality and consistency.