Senior Security Manager (12 Month FTC)

Location - Leeds or London

The Bank has sought to increase its presence across the UK to fully represent the people of the United Kingdom and to reach out to wider pools of talent. The vision for the Location Strategy Project is to help the Bank better deliver its mission and increase the trust and understanding across the whole of the UK. This will be done through better representing the people we serve, tapping into wider, diverse talent pools whilst retaining talent and maintaining opportunities for a varied career path. The project will also ensure our property solutions are sustainable for the future and support collaborative working. We aim to do this in the following ways. By growing the Leeds office to 500 people by 2027, through external recruitment and relocation from London; and establishing a permanent office Looking at how we use our office space in London and ensuring that the office that is fit for the future and provides a place for all colleagues to be better supported. The project will deliver a wide range of benefits to the Bank, colleagues and also to the wider community. These include - strengthening the role with the communities we serve through enabling visitor and access and engagement; building the trust and understanding of the work of the Bank outside London; improving retention of staff and opening up opportunities outside London to a wider group of people and reducing future risks to our buildings as well as maintaining the heritage in Threadneedle Street.

The Security Division within the Bank mitigates risks that Bank's property, infrastructure, services or assets are unlawfully damaged, stolen or disrupted. It also mitigates the risk of harm to personnel inside and outside of Bank's premises including vetting, travel advice and support, and threat management.

Job Description

This is a strategically significant opportunity to lead protective security integration within a flagship programme for the Bank. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Security Manager to act as the Bank's lead advisor on protective security for the Location Strategy Project (LSP)-a high-profile initiative supporting the Bank's mission to better represent and serve communities across the UK. The role is suited to a recognised subject matter expert in physical and personnel security, with a strong understanding of how protective measures align with organisational design, operational delivery, and strategic risk appetite. You will be responsible for embedding security into planning, design, and execution phases across multiple sites, ensuring that new office locations and building usage meet the Bank's standards and support long-term resilience. With a dual reporting line to the Head of Security Advisory Services and the Head of Design and Workplace, you will lead the operational delivery of the security workstream, coordinating input from internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a confident communicator who can represent the Bank's position credibly at senior levels, influence cross-functional teams, and ensure that security outcomes are fully integrated into programme goals and wider Bank priorities. Due to the nature of this position, applicants will be subject to an enhanced screening and vetting process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic integration of protective security into programme design and delivery, ensuring alignment with Bank-wide policies, standards, and risk appetite.
• Provide authoritative advice on physical and personnel security across Leeds and London, shaping secure design and operational planning for new and repurposed buildings.
• Own the security workstream, coordinating internal and external contributions, and ensuring timely delivery of security-related outputs.
• Represent the Bank's security interests in programme governance forums, design reviews, and strategic planning discussions.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for innovation in protective security.
• Critically assess architectural and operational plans, identifying risks and proposing proportionate mitigations.
• Develop and maintain security artefacts, including risk registers, compliance documentation, and strategic briefs, ensuring these inform programme decision-making.
• Advise on secure information handling, access protocols, and third-party engagement, including consultants and contractors.
• Build and leverage networks across the Bank and externally to ensure security is embedded and championed throughout programme delivery.

Minimum Criteria

• Proven subject matter expertise in protective security, with hands-on experience across physical and personnel domains, including threat assessment, strategic risk management, and the application of industry-standard practices.
• Holds a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CPP, PSP, SyI, CISMP) or demonstrably equivalent experience at a senior level in a comparable security leadership role.
• Experience advising on secure design and operational planning within complex estates or infrastructure programmes.
• Experience in programme or project management, particularly within property or infrastructure contexts.
• Proven ability to remain abreast of global, national and local security threats.
• Strong communication skills, with experience producing high-quality documentation for senior stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate risk analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards, such as GovS 007, JSP 440, and CPNI guidance.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Desirable Criteria

• Strong and up-to-date commercial knowledge of best-practice procurement at an organisation-wide level, with the ability to apply this pragmatically.
• Understanding of third-party risk management and secure procurement practices.
• Familiarity with strategic planning and change management in a security context.
• Awareness of the Bank's business areas and estate-wide needs, and how these interact with security operations.
• Experience working in regulated or public sector environments.

Bank Behaviours

In addition to the role requirements outlined above, the holder of this role is expected to act and behave in line with the following behaviours:

• Customer focus
• Business acumen
• Evidence based decision-making

as well as the Bank of England behaviours:

• Act Inclusively
• Acting inclusively
• Earn trust
• Embrace differences
• Inspire purpose
• Drive Growth
• Courage
• Demonstrate self-awareness
• Develop talent
• Deliver Outcomes
• Developing vision
• Achieve results

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. 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 of two interview stages. This role closes on 23rd November. 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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven subject matter expertise in protective security, with hands-on experience across physical and personnel domains, including threat assessment, strategic risk management, and the application of industry-standard practices.
• Holds a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CPP, PSP, SyI, CISMP) or demonstrably equivalent experience at a senior level in a comparable security leadership role.
• Experience advising on secure design and operational planning within complex estates or infrastructure programmes.
• Experience in programme or project management, particularly within property or infrastructure contexts.
• Proven ability to remain abreast of global, national and local security threats.
• Strong communication skills, with experience producing high-quality documentation for senior stakeholders.