Job Description

The People Partner (PP) plays a vital partnering role within the People Strategy & Insights function, working closely across our People Strategy Partners (PSPs) providing flexible resource and support to deliver high-quality, insight-driven people support to local areas of the Bank. Similarly to our People Strategy Partners, this role acts as a bridge between the People Directorate and the Bank, ensuring that people-related strategies, policies and initiatives are effectively understood, communicated and implemented at a local level.



The PP will develop a broad understanding of strategic people issues, challenges and context across the Bank and will support the PSPs in delivering high quality strategic partnering to senior managers and leaders. The role is ideal for someone with prior experience of business partnering and delivering on people change projects such as restructuring, org design and TUPE.

This is a temporary role for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

Business Area Priorities

Business Insight & Relationship Building + Provide timely, relevant insight to the People Strategy Partners (PSPs) to inform strategic decision-making and local people planning.
+ Support the implementation of local people plans, ensuring alignment with Bank-wide strategy and local needs.
+ Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders in the local business areas they support, including Heads of Department and senior managers.
+ Develop an understanding of the business area's strategic priorities, workforce composition, and people-related challenges.
Act as a conduit between the business and the People Directorate, ensuring two-way communication and alignment.
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Operational People Support + Provide accurate and timely advice on people policies, procedures and processes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
+ Signpost to and coordinate with specialist teams (e.g. Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, DEI) to ensure effective resolution of people issues.
Support managers in navigating people-related matters, including organisational changes.
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Strategic Change Programmes & Programme Delivery

Contribute to the implementation of change management activities, including communications, training, and engagement strategies. Support the PSP in delivering strategic people initiatives within the local area, including workforce planning, talent development, and organisational design. Lead and coordinate smaller-scale people projects and change initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with broader change programmes. Help bring the right people into the room to address complex or cross-functional people issues and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

Input into People Directorate Initiatives

Provide feedback and insight from the business area to inform the development of People Directorate policies, tools, and initiatives. Participate in working groups or pilots to test and shape new people initiatives. Share best practice and lessons

Role Requirements

Minimum Criteria


Experience in HR business partnering role Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at different levels. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong understanding of core HR practices, policies and employment legislation. Experience supporting change or transformation programmes, including consultation.

Essential Criteria


Clear and adaptable communicator, able to engage with a range of audiences. Proactive, curious and solutions-focused mindset. Familiarity with HR data and using insights to inform decision-making.

Desirable Criteria


CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent or working towards it. Experience working in or supporting public sector, financial services or large-scale organisations.

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.
Salaries are as follows:
London circa 66,160 - 74,000
Leeds circa 59,520 - 66,000


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 24 October 2025.

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.