Location: Leeds The Assurance Analyst role is principally responsible for defining, establishing and forward planning the Bank's portfolio release & test environment management function. Collaborating with other related functions to coordinate release and test environment activity and to take charge of and own risks. It is also responsible for the process of managing, planning, scheduling, governing and controlling a software release through the different development lifecycle stages and environments; this can include deploying software releases, contention management and working closely with delivery and testing teams as well as the Business! Opportunities in Leeds We're excited to be growing our presence in Leeds, a city we've been connected to for nearly 200 years! Our modern, accessible office in the City Centre offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The majority of roles, including this one, are now available in Leeds, giving you the chance to build a meaningful career outside of London while contributing to our mission from a dynamic and growing location. You'll work collaboratively with London-based colleagues in a hybrid model, with regular opportunities to travel into the London office to meet and connect together in person. Want to learn more? Discover what makes our Leeds office such a dynamic place to work by visiting our Leeds page for more details. A Day in the Role A typical day will include the monitoring and managing test environment management (TEM) bookings and facilitating contention management with all relevant stakeholders. The team produces metrics to help support all of our processes. We have regular engagement with project/BAU stakeholders to provide them with guidance and assurance throughout the release, including helping with release notes, attend Change Advisory Board meetings, Delivery Management, maintain runbooks. You will be a central point of contact within the team for any release/TEM queries. You will also be a representative of the team. Involvement in Release and TEM policies, procedures and strategies, both in input and delivery. Continually evaluate the current processes and look to streamline and improve them. This is a versatile role that offers the chance to enhance your skills and specialise in various technology and business areas. We support and encourage the team to dedicate time to self-development through training. The team operates flexibly, and there may be occasions when out-of-hours work is required, including weekends. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities of the Role: Scheduling and planning releases Maintaining and distributing a release schedule Working collaboratively and managing communication with relevant partners Maintaining records and controlling environment usage to support release and Change Management activities Engagement with Service to ensure Releases follow the Change Management process Co-ordinate software implementations across test (controlled environments) and Live environments A firm grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Provide input and support for Releases being represented at the Change Advisory Board (CAB) Knowledge of Change, Release and Test Environment Management tools (e.g. Remedy, Plutora/Verify, Jira, Azure DevOps) Provide support in collating and reviewing the artefacts required for every release (Release Acceptance Criteria) Provide administration support including arranging meetings, minute taking, documentation, resource request for release change request closure, record keeping and audit support Minimum Criteria Understanding of: Release management Project management Service management ITIL Proficient use of MS office programmes especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint Proven ability to develop a detailed understanding of the business function relating to the system under change and the stakeholders' risk appetite, in order to articulate the appropriate design for test environments and data driven from test objectives and the test strategy Previous experience working in a service management role Knowledge of change and release management principles and the processes required for supporting them Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Essential Criteria Knowledge of test environment management (route to Live) Knowledge of Service Management tool (BMC Helix, Service Now or similar tool) Clear planning and organisation skills Attention to detail Time management Excellent team working skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Analytical thinking Problem solving Desirable Criteria Test Environment management Plutora/Verify JIRA/Confluence Source Code Management tool exposure (ideally GITHub) Azure DevOps Waterfall / Agile methodologies Understanding of automation Understanding of Cloud technology Understanding of reporting tools (ideally Power BI and Tableau) A general understanding of the Bank's various responsibilities and how these fit into the Bank's overall objectives A general appreciation of the Banking and insurance industry 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. We offer a salary as follows: Leeds circa £28,800 - £32,400 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. This role closes on 26 September 2025. The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. 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.