Senior Communications & Engagement Lead in MPT TRANSFORMATIONAL DELIVERY

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Job Description

Senior Communications and Engagement Manager
Transformation Delivery Division, Monetary Policy Transformation Programme
23-month Fixed Term Contract
Leeds/London/Depden

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of one of the Bank’s new strategic initiatives, delivering a once-in-a-generation change to the way the Bank conducts monetary policy.

Role Overview

The Monetary Policy Transformation Programme will enable the Bank to respond fully to the recommendations of the Bernanke Review into forecasting for monetary policy making and communication, and to help the Bank to modernise and develop capabilities and external engagement around monetary policy transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining an external stakeholder community for information sharing and collaboration.
• Developing and executing a strategy for external communications around the Monetary Policy Transformation (MPT) programme.
• Creating external communication products and identifying opportunities to raise visibility and understanding of the Bank’s MPT ambitions and progress.
• Work with the External Engagement Division, Communications Directorate and Markets Division to ensure alignment of engagement and communication activities.
• Contribute to external stakeholder content, including speeches, briefing lines, and updates for the Bank’s Annual Report.
• Develop an internal communications plan to increase awareness, engagement, and support for MPT among staff within Monetary Analysis (MA) and across the wider Bank.
• Identify and own mitigation of communication-related risks.
• Collaborate with other business areas to define the enduring communications and engagement capability for the Monetary Analysis area post-transformation.
• Design the future state of the communications function once MPT’s initial objectives are delivered.
• Set performance metrics and feedback mechanisms for this function and collaborate across directorates to ensure a well-functioning, integrated approach to engagements related to MPT.

Role Requirements

Minimum Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement within high profile externally facing programmes or change initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of central banking and monetary policy concepts and experience of communicating both internally and externally on technical subjects independently.
• High level of technical/professional knowledge in both external and internal communications.
• Knowledge of central bank external engagement policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Experience in developing communication strategies and plans for different audiences and channels.
• Experience working as a communications senior manager, ideally within the public sector or financial industry.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in, or with Monetary Analysis.
• Knowledge or keen interest in Monetary Policy Transformation.
• Experience in delivery of change and familiarity with tools for measuring engagement (e.g., surveys, intranet analytics).
• Knowledge of Bank of England external engagement policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Formal qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, or similar.

Other Information

Number of direct reports: 3

Salary and Benefits

Leeds circa £76,240 - £85,770
London circa £84,720 - £95,310

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, discretionary performance award, flexible benefits and 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days.

Security and Eligibility

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process and Bank security checks. The Bank is a UKVI sponsor and eligibility for sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Application Process

Please ensure that you complete the work history and answer ALL application questions fully. The assessment process will comprise two stages. This role closes on 10 September 2025. Apply online with complete information to be considered.

We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly and support reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

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