Data Solutions Technical Advisor

Leeds, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Leeds or London based role.

Department Overview

Data and Analytics Transformation (DAT) is the Bank’s centre of expertise for all things ‘data’. This encompasses creating and implementing the Bank’s data and analytics strategy, using the best available analytical techniques and compiling and disseminating regulatory and statistical data. We support analysis, policy and decision making by the Bank’s Committees, UK government departments and international organisation.

The Data Collection Hub is the central support service for the Bank’s new data collections, and is part of the Data & Analytics Transformation Directorate. It is the front door for business areas to receive guidance and support to help them navigate through all steps needed to source and purchase commercial data.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the intersection of technical capability and business need as part of the Data Collection Hub within DAT.

The job holder will support the onboarding of new data sources, contribute to the design of technical solutions, and act as a trusted interface between business areas, Technology teams and data providers. They will work closely with the Data Collection Hub Technical Lead and alongside the Market Data Services Team to manage day‑to‑day demand, and to develop technical insight and intelligence that informs future direction and strategy.

The role requires strong technical literacy combined with curiosity about business objectives and pressures. The successful candidate will be trusted by stakeholders as someone who understands their challenges, communicates clearly with a wide range of audiences, and can translate needs into structured, technically actionable outputs aligned to the Bank’s data architecture. We are hiring for potential as much as experience and will invest in developing the right candidate.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Data Collection Hub’s role as a central point of contact for data requests, handling the technical flow of new demand including triage, scoping and onboarding of new data sources.
• Working with business areas and Technology teams to identify, shape and prioritise technical requirements, enabling timely and accurate access to data.
• Translating business needs into clear, technically actionable requirements rather than simply collecting and passing on.
• Establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Bank, developing a solid understanding of their objectives, pressures and data needs, and maintaining good levels of communication.
• Identifying patterns in business demand, including tooling interests, automation ambitions and appetite for AI, and feeding this insight into longer‑term technical planning and strategy.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of data sourcing and onboarding processes, applying efficiencies and improving ways of working in line with the Bank’s target architecture.
• Technical understanding of data concepts and how data is sourced, delivered and consumed.
• Experience producing business data requirements that have supported or enabled decision‑making.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build personal relationships, together with strong customer management skills, given the need to work closely with internal teams across the Bank (particularly other DAT teams and Technology).
• Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of audiences (technical teams, project teams and business areas).
• A strong customer service ethos is needed.
• Capable of planning and critical thinking. Demonstrates forward planning of own work, and that of their team in alignment with the overall task or project.
• Knowledge of data architecture principles and tooling choices that shape how data is delivered and exposed to users.
• Experience contributing to the design of technical solution outcomes, understanding which tools fit different analytical needs and how data should be shaped for use.
• Experience with automation, analytical or visualisation tools. Experience supporting delivery of business requirements through automated solutions or using AI‑enabled capabilities.
• Awareness of the differing impacts of data sourcing decisions on stakeholders such as data consumers, data providers and Technology teams.

A day in the role

You contribute your expertise in regular triage sessions for new data requests, acting as the technical voice in the room. You assess what is being asked, the data involved, delivery complexity, and the viability of proposed approaches. Where requirements are unclear, you ask the right questions to close gaps and drive clarity.

Following triage, you handle multiple requests at different stages. For some, you may work closely with colleagues to shape a viable solution. Others may highlight training needs or data questions, which you resolve with data vendors or technical lead. You also track previously delivered requests, checking whether they remain active or if requirements have changed.

Informal check‑ins with the business are a critical part of the role, helping you understand the value delivered and how user thinking has evolved. These conversations often surface early signals on future direction, which you feed back to the Technical Lead. Collectively, this work ensures we deliver effective, robust data solutions while building an intelligence picture that advises and prioritises our future efforts.

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 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.

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