About the role We’re looking for a strategic and people-focused leader to shape the future of Hosting at the Bank of England. As our new Hosting Technical Service Owner, you’ll lead a large, unified team responsible for both on-premise and cloud services. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and evolution of the Bank of England’s most critical technology platforms, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture. This is a Head of Division (HoD) level role, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer. You’ll lead the development and execution of a unified Hosting Strategy that brings together the Bank of England’s on-premise, cloud, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms into a cohesive, modern ecosystem. A key focus will be delivering a centralised, consistent, and simplified vending model that enables teams across the organisation to access hosting services efficiently and securely. This includes driving improvements in service catalogue design, automation, and self‑service capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformation that not only modernises our hosting landscape but also underpins all of the Bank’s most critical platforms and services and platforms. Your leadership will ensure these essential services are resilient, performant, and future ready. You’ll also play a key role in enabling the Bank’s adoption of cutting‑edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, large language models, and robotics. In this context, robotics refers to the automation of infrastructure and operational processes - such as provisioning, patching, monitoring, and scaling — to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and accelerate delivery. Your work will ensure that our hosting capabilities are robust and adaptable enough to support the next generation of digital services. A Day in the Role Your day might begin with a team stand‑up at 10am, allowing for a flexible start. You could be joining from our Leeds office, with colleagues dialling in from London or working remotely. You’ll review overnight service performance, ensure critical systems are running smoothly, and collaborate with product teams on upcoming cloud migrations or AI‑enabled service enhancements. Later, you might meet with vendors to discuss service improvements, or work with your leadership team to shape the next phase of our Hosting Strategy. You’ll also have time to mentor team members, explore new technologies, and contribute to strategic planning. Every day brings a mix of operational oversight and forward‑thinking leadership, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. Role Requirements Perhaps you’ve led large‑scale hosting teams or driven cloud and AI adoption programmes. Or maybe you’re passionate about building inclusive, high‑performing teams and want to shape the future of Hosting at the Bank of England. If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead a critical function and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Minimum Criteria We’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experience:

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in IT hosting or infrastructure services, including leading teams responsible for both on‑premise and cloud environments A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP) Proven experience in migrating on‑premise services to cloud Experience managing third‑party vendors and defining supplier strategies Demonstrated ability to lead managers and large teams through change

Essential Criteria We are interested in hearing from candidates who have the following capabilities:

Ability to define and deliver a unified Hosting Strategy aligned to organisational goals Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and translating business needs into technical strategies A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on empowering teams and fostering continuous improvement Up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends in cloud services, including cloud‑native principles, containers, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with next‑generation storage solutions and software‑defined networking technologies Experience embedding agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices across hosting teams Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Python, PowerShell, or Terraform Awareness of AI and machine learning infrastructure requirements, including support for large language models and robotics platforms A commitment to inclusive leadership and creating a culture where everyone can thrive

Desirable Criteria It would also be beneficial, but not necessary, to have some of the following:

Experience working in financial services or regulated environments Familiarity with product and platform‑based operating models Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure/AWS/GCP, ITIL, TOGAF) Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and cloud governance frameworks A track record of leading large‑scale transformation programmes

Don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet every single criterion. We value diverse perspectives and believe that different backgrounds contribute to our team’s success. Please note: due to the critical nature of our services, there may be occasions where evening or weekend work is required. This is accounted for in the base salary. Working from Leeds We’re excited to be growing our presence in Leeds, a city we’ve been connected to for nearly 200 years! Our modern, accessible office in the city centre offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The majority of roles, including this one, are now available in Leeds, giving you the chance to build a meaningful career outside of London while contributing to our mission from a dynamic and growing location. You’ll work collaboratively with London‑based colleagues in a hybrid model, with regular opportunities to travel into the London office to meet and connect in person. Want to learn more? Discover what makes our Leeds office such a dynamic place to work by visiting our Leeds page. Welcome to the Bank of England in Leeds | Bank of England Number of direct reports: Initially 4–5 direct reports, with scope for this to increase. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity and inclusion – we want to reflect the society we serve; we want the best people to work for us and we want our workplace to be inclusive. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified persons. This role is open to job shares, flexible and part‑time working patterns. There are a number of senior roles in the areas supporting monetary policy that are filled by job shares or individuals working flexibly and we have a good track record of making these working arrangements a success. 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 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 The position offers a competitive salary. 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 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. Closes to applicants on 5th February 2026 The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages and a psychometric assessment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr