The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. It exists to ensure monetary and financial stability.

The Bank is seeking an additional panel member for its Enforcement Decision Making Committee (EDMC) which was established in 2018 and reports to the Bank’s Court of Directors (Court). Court appoints members to the committee and will look to appoint a new panel member. The incoming member will join in summer 2026.

The ideal candidate shall come from a financial services background or with a strong understanding of the financial services sector and has a genuine interest in contributing to the Bank’s work and mission (in particular, the prudential regulatory remit). They should be aware of the role of administrative decision-making in public bodies and understand that the EDMC will make decisions on behalf of the Bank. A demonstrable ability to effectively analyse information to reach sound judgements is essential. They should be able to deal with evidence that ranges from the technical (with suitable expert support) to issues regarding individuals’ integrity. Candidates will likely have a background in senior decision making such as on boards, committees, tribunals, etc.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong ability to work effectively with others to make collective decisions, while having the strength of character to ensure independence of thought and judgement. They should have flexible interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of scenarios and have excellent listening, oral and written communication abilities.

Currently, the Bank appoints EDMC members for renewable, fixed, five-year periods and members do not serve more than two consecutive terms. Ultimately, members are answerable to Court.

Members are subject to a conflicts of interest policy and must declare actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to appointment - and any that arise post appointment. Considering the Bank’s objectives, applicants should carefully reflect on whether any existing roles or interests may affect their ability to serve on the committee.

The number of contested enforcement cases that the EDMC considers is difficult to predict and there will be periods where there are none. Because of the fluid nature of the position, members should be content to offer a flexible time commitment. The role will be remunerated hourly, in line with the Bank’s standard senior advisor rates.

The Bank values and promotes diversity, and is committed to equality of opportunity. The Bank believes that it is by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that it will continue to make the best decisions for the public. Appointments are made on merit.

The closing date is 23.59 on Friday 17 April 2026.