Lead Delivery Engineer (Specialist) in Digital Workplace 9 month FTC

Company

Bank of England

Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Posted At

9/3/2025

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Description

Location: Leeds

Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front row seat for the digitalisation of the financial sector, and the rise of Fintech and Regtech. A core organisational strength, with our people at our centre, Technology enables the Bank of England to deliver its mission by providing a hugely diverse set of technical solutions and platforms. From supporting critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to evolving data analytics, reinventing our online presence, and introducing a fully digital workplace. Be part of a team that's constantly evolving, just like our industry.

We take pride in our people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You'll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work.

Domain Overview

The Digital Workplace domain is part of the Bank's Technology division, and is responsible for selecting, delivering and continuously improving a portfolio of digital services that help colleagues across Bank to collaborate, communicate and be productive irrespective of role, device or location.

Job description

This is a scale F (specialist) role in the Application Packaging and Deployment Services team in the Bank's Digital Workplace Domain.

Your responsibilities will include

Creating and updating application packages
Delivering applications through a variety of delivery technologies
Managing the lifecycle of applications, including retention and removal
Ensuring that an appropriate balance is achieved between maintaining live services and delivering projects through active time management
Out of hours on-call support
Researching and developing solutions that expand or enhance the service and technology portfolios, automate IT operations, reduce costs or increase levels of service
Ensure that colleagues across the organization understand how to use and access our services, and the value of doing so
Supporting wider initiatives led by the Digital Services and Digital Workplace leadership teams
Adhering to ITIL processes
Providing training where necessary for other technology teams

Role Requirements

Minimum Criteria

MSI - Strong application packaging experience in creating/modifying Microsoft Installer Packages
APP-V - Strong application packaging experience in creating applications using App-V 4.6 and App-V 5
Appventix experience
InTune support and application delivery
MECM - Ability to create and distribute applications
Citrix - Ability to publish and troubleshoot applications
Scripting - Strong PowerShell and VBS
Discovery - Ability to communicate with application owners to ascertain application configuration
Ability to create bespoke command driven installations
Ability to troubleshoot installation and runtime issues
A high level of integrity, organisation and self-motivation with a desire for self-improvement
Ability to own application full lifecycle from packaging requirements and live deployment to decommission.

Essential Criteria

Able to build proven, effective working relationships with others and provide challenge where appropriate
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion
Attention to detail
Have the ability to craft concise, informative user documentation
A positive 'can-do' demeanour
Ability to work well under pressure
Willingness to embrace our Service First culture

Desirable Criteria

MSIX
InTune
VMWare / VDI / App Volumes /App Layering
Azure
Group Policy
MECM task sequence and Windows OS build creation
Mobile application creation

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.

The salary range for this Leeds based role is £55,280 - £62,190

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

This role closes on 24 September 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.