Operations Manager in G20 (FTC)

This is a rare opportunity to join the Bank of England as an Operations Manager (Finance Track) in our International Directorate’s G20 Presidency team.    The role is time-limited until the end of the UK’s G20 Presidency on 1 December 2027, with the possibility to extend by mutual agreement for up to 1 year.  There are two positions available and the successful candidates may be located in either our Leeds or London office.

International Directorate

These positions will sit within the Bank’s International Directorate (ID).

The UK is an open economy and host to a large international financial centre. Most shocks to UK financial stability come from overseas, and many risks facing the UK need to be tackled through international policy coordination and addressed through international standards. In that context, ID’s role is to understand the impact of global developments on UK economic and financial stability, to draw out lessons from elsewhere for the UK, to maintain the safe openness of the UK economy and financial system, and to equip the Bank with the capabilities to assess the impact of climate change on its statutory objectives.

In pursuit of our statutory objectives, the financial regulatory agenda within ID is particularly focussed on engaging in multilateral fora such as the G7, G20, BIS and FSB. We aim to ensure that the Bank speaks with one voice and secures international policy outcomes that reflect the Bank’s domestic policy objectives (e.g. robust international standards and safe market access arrangements).

The G20 and G7 are key fora for global economic cooperation, bringing together major economies to address shared challenges. Each group includes a “Finance Track”, co-led by central banks and finance ministries, which is responsible for progressing work on topics including financial sector issues, sustainable finance, international financial architecture, and the macroeconomy. Both the G20 and G7 have a rotating “presidency” country, which sets the agenda and drives consensus across shared priorities. 

As co-chair of the ‘Finance Track’, the Bank will work closely with HM Treasury to steer discussions on issues including financial stability, climate and sustainable finance, international financial architecture, and the macroeconomy. 

The Bank will set the agenda, lead technical discussions, and deliver several key meetings. The UK takes up the Presidency of the G20 in 2027, and the G7 in 2028.

The role

As the Operations Manager in our G20 team you will be central to the smooth operational delivery of the G20 Finance Track and this will be critical to the success of the UK’s Presidency in 2027. 

You will need to identify, assess and manage operational issues related to the event planning of the G20 Finance Track, providing clear and timely advice to senior colleagues to support their decision-making. You will be responsible for producing robust planning documentation and concise operational briefings, setting out options, risks and recommended actions to enable quick decisions in a fast moving environment. Given the reputational sensitivity of hosting high-profile international events, the role requires confidence in resolving delivery challenges at pace and ensuring issues are handled effectively and proportionately.

The role also requires a strong focus on day to day coordination, stakeholder management and contingency planning. Working closely with event planning peers, venues and delivery partners, you will help ensure practical contingency arrangements are in place ahead of events, covering areas such as delegate management, catering and technical or conferencing requirements. Success will depend on a hands-on, solutions focused approach to operational problem-solving, working closely with HMT to ensure events are delivered smoothly and to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify the operational issues and decisions as part of the initial planning phase, providing strategic advice to seniors. 
2. Manage end-to-end delivery of G20 Finance Track related events over the course of UK presidency in 2027 on behalf of the Bank, working closely with HMT. 
3. Monitor expenditure on behalf of the Bank and ensure value for money, working closely with the Bank’s finance team. 
4. Work closely with the HMT and Cabinet Office Event Delivery teams (as required) and the Bank’s broader secretariat function to: 
   1. Develop detailed events plans and documentation to ensure the Bank’s UK G20 leadership team are well briefed and prepared on all aspects of event delivery. 
   2. Support venue sourcing, supplier coordination, delegate management and production schedules. 
   3. Ensure all in-person and virtual Finance Track events meet protocol, security and reputational standards. 
   4. Work in close partnership with in‑house technology specialists to develop, test and deliver robust virtual conferencing arrangements, ensuring virtual events run smoothly. 
   5. Ensure all meeting delegates' requirements are met and all necessary information is shared ahead of events. 
   6. Coordinate the Delegation Liaison Officer (DLO) process with HMT for in-person Finance Track Events. 
5. Support the Bank’s wider UK G20 Presidency Unit as required on issues related to hosting G20 meetings (‘events’). 

Minimum criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering complex or high-profile events, involving multiple parties and senior stakeholders, including managing enhanced requirements for secure video‑conferencing and physical security.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end event logistics, coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Experience managing event budgets and public procurement, with the ability to maintain financial records and ensure value for money.
• The ability to produce clear, concise and high-quality briefings and planning documentation to support senior decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working across multiple organisations.
• The ability to work autonomously, while collaborating effectively as part of a wider delivery team.

Essential criteria

• Strong project management skills, including structured planning and coordination of multiple workstreams, supported by relevant qualifications 
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or reputationally complex issues.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience delivering events in a public‑sector, diplomatic, financial or international policy context.
• Knowledge of government protocols, accreditation and security processes, with experience engaging with HM Treasury, the Cabinet Office or similar bodies.
• Familiarity with delivering virtual or hybrid events, working alongside technology or conferencing specialists.

  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.   Leeds salary £62,480 - £70,290 per annum    London salary £69,440 - £78,120 per annum
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 two interview stages.    This role closes at 23:59 on 15 May.
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.