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

Assurance Analyst, Technology Directorate

Location: Leeds/London

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Flexible Working Options

This role is open to flexible working patterns, which may include:

• Flexible start and end times daily.
• Ability to adapt the calendar as needed (e.g., for school runs, gym, or appointments).
• A 50% in-office attendance requirement that can be spread across the month to accommodate diverse working patterns (e.g., flexibility to purchase a weekly train ticket for certain weeks).
• Working from abroad policy, subject to approval and internal team policy.

About the Technology Directorate

The Technology division leads and supports all aspects of technology delivery across the Bank. This spans maintaining critical systems that underpin the UK economy, providing big data analytics, implementing comprehensive cybersecurity programmes, and introducing innovative solutions to support a digital workplace.

Technology’s key objective is to support all other areas of the Bank in achieving its collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. This is accomplished through the delivery of appropriate, high-performing, and resilient solutions and information services across the organisation and externally.

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

The Analyst will collaborate with other related functions to coordinate release and test environment activity and own associated risks. This role manages, plans, schedules, governs, and controls a software release through various development lifecycle stages and environments. Duties include deploying software releases, contention management, and working closely with Delivery, Testing teams, and the Business.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Scheduling and planning software releases and maintaining/distributing the release schedule.
• Working collaboratively and managing communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintaining records and controlling environment usage to support release and change management activities.
• Engaging with Service teams to ensure Releases comply with the Change Management process.
• Coordinating software implementations across test (controlled) and Live environments, and providing input/support for Release representation at the Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Providing support in collating and reviewing all artifacts required for every release (including Release Acceptance Criteria).
• Providing administrative support, which includes arranging meetings, minute-taking, documentation, resource requests for releases, change request closure, record keeping, and audit support.

Required Skills and Experience

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 tools (e.g., Remedy, Service Now or similar).

Business Acumen

• Proven ability to develop a detailed understanding of the business function related to a system under change and the stakeholders’ risk appetite, in order to articulate appropriate test environment designs based on test objectives and the test strategy.
• Ability to occasionally understand complex business processes involving the interaction of multiple systems.
• A general understanding of the Bank’s various responsibilities and how they fit into the Bank’s overall objectives.
• A general appreciation of the Banking and insurance industry.

Minimum Criteria

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

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of Release management.
• Understanding of Project management skills.
• Understanding of Service management skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL.
• Proficient use of MS Office programmes, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Desirable Criteria

• Test Environment management skills.
• Experience with Planview Release & Verify.
• Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence.
• Exposure to Source Code Management tools (ideally GITHub).
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of automation and AI.
• Knowledge of reporting tools (ideally PowerBI or Tableau).

Personal Attributes

• Clear planning and organisation skills.
• Can-do attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent team working and communication/collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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 Ranges:

• London salary: £33,600 - £37,800
• Leeds salary: £30,240 - £34,020

Benefits Package:

• A non-contributory, career average pension providing a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of annual salary for every year worked. Options exist to increase (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) accrual rates in exchange for salary via the flexible benefits programme.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 8% benefits allowance, convertible to salary or used to purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days’ annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

Important Information

National Security Vetting

Employment in this role is subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (which typically takes 6 to 12 weeks post-offer) and passing additional Bank security checks in accordance with Bank policy. Further information regarding vetting requirements will be provided to the successful applicant, and data processing is outlined in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

Immigration Sponsorship

The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates. However, as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, our ability to employ individuals requiring immigration sponsorship is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that an applicant or role will be eligible for sponsorship, and eligibility will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process

Deadline: This role closes on 05 October 2026.

How to Apply: Please apply online. It is critical that you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer ALL application questions fully and in detail, as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Assessment: The assessment process will comprise two interview stages.

Note on Anonymity: All candidate applications are anonymised during the initial screening stage; therefore, please ensure your work history and application form answers are detailed, as these will form a critical part of the selection process.

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity, and inclusion. To effectively maintain monetary and financial stability, we believe in a workforce that reflects the society we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, celebrating diversity across age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part-time patterns. We have also partnered with external organisations to support adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process.

Office Attendance Update: From 1st October 2026, all colleagues are expected to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office per month. Subject to this requirement, individuals and managers will collaborate to determine the best working arrangement for their team.

The Bank is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.