Analyst in Security Advisory Services, Central Operations

Location: London

Department Overview

The Security Division protects the Bank's people, assets, and operations from physical, personnel, and reputational threats. This includes vetting, travel support, threat management, and protective security across our estate.

We are seeking a proactive and strategically minded Senior Security Analyst to lead the operational development of the Security Advisory Service and support the wider division. This role is pivotal in ensuring divisional alignment with the Bank's priorities through effective business planning, policy coordination, compliance oversight, and talent management.

You will manage divisional business operations, oversee a divisional administrator, and act as a recognised point of contact for internal stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical judgement, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Security Risk Regime Manager, you will coordinate divisional governance, manage key initiatives, and support the delivery of strategic programmes. You will work closely with the Security Risk Regime Manager and other internal partners to maintain assurance and drive operational excellence.

Due to the nature of this position, applicants will be subject to an enhanced screening and vetting process.

This role is suited to a developing subject matter expert in physical and personnel security, with a strong understanding of how protective measures support operational delivery and strategic risk management. You will contribute to complex security assessments, provide tailored advice to business units, and support the development and implementation of security policies and assurance activities.

Reporting to the Risk Regime Manager, and working closely with colleagues across the Security Division, you will help ensure that control strengths, vulnerabilities, threats and risks are identified, analysed, and recommendations to remediate communicated to relevant stakeholders and asset owners.

Due to the nature of this position, applicants will be subject to an enhanced screening and vetting process.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct and contribute to complex risk assessments providing advice and mitigation strategies.
• Act as a point of contact for business units on physical and personnel security matters.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing security policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to post-incident analysis and reporting.
• Provide guidance to Bank staff on the implementation of physical and personnel security controls.
• Conduct site reviews and assurance activities.
• Help coordinate policy implementation and governance reviews.

Role Requirements

Minimum Criteria

• Demonstrable experience in physical or personnel security, ideally within a regulated or risk-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex information and translate it into actionable advice.
• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor outputs to different audiences.
• Previous experience contributing to policy development, compliance reviews, or assurance activities.
• Proven ability to work independently, meeting deadlines for assigned tasks, alongside experience collaborating with colleagues or partner teams to deliver shared outcomes.
• Familiarity with incident response and post-incident reporting.

Desirable Criteria

• Professional qualifications in security, risk management, or a related field (achieved or in progress).
• Experience delivering training or awareness programmes.
• Previous exposure to contract or asset management in a security context.

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 Location: London We offer a salary in circa of £39,280 - £44,190 per annum (depending on skills and experience). 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 stages. This role closes for applications on 11 February 2026. 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.