Technology Supplier Governance and Resilience Manager in TECHNOLOGY OCIO

Supplier Governance and Resilience Manager, in Technology OCIO

Permanent

Full Time

Leeds / London

As Supplier Governance & Resilience Manager, you will support the effective oversight of Technology suppliers, ensuring supplier arrangements are managed in line with Bank policy, risk appetite and regulatory expectations.

You will operate and continuously improve the Technology Supplier Risk Framework, with a particular focus on Cloud Service Providers, material suppliers and outsourced service providers. This includes maintaining the processes, tools, reporting and assurance activities required to identify, assess and manage supplier-related risks in a consistent and proportionate manner.

Working across Technology, Procurement, Risk and Operational Resilience, you will help translate policy and regulatory requirements into practical activities that strengthen supplier oversight and resilience across the Technology supply chain.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and mature a growing supplier management capability, driving greater consistency, transparency and continuous improvement in how Technology suppliers are governed, monitored and managed.

A day in the role

As Supplier Governance & Resilience Manager, your day will focus on helping the Bank understand, monitor and strengthen the resilience of Technology supplier arrangements.

Your morning may involve reviewing a supplier risk assessment or assurance submission. You will analyse supplier evidence, validate findings against agreed criteria and update reporting and dashboards to provide clear insight into risks, control gaps, remediation actions and emerging trends. A key aspect of the role is transforming supplier information into meaningful intelligence that supports effective decision-making and oversight.

Throughout the day, you will work closely with suppliers, Technology teams, Procurement, Risk and Operational Resilience colleagues to coordinate assurance activities and manage resulting actions. This may involve assessing assurance reports, certifications, business continuity arrangements, exit planning documentation and financial information to evaluate supplier resilience and risk exposure.

You will provide clear recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring supplier-related risks are understood, appropriately managed and escalated where necessary. Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders will be critical to delivering effective oversight while maintaining a proportionate and pragmatic approach.

The role offers the opportunity to influence how supplier resilience is managed across Technology, helping to strengthen controls, improve visibility of risk and support the Bank's wider operational resilience objectives.

Role Requirements

The Supplier Governance & Resilience Manager is responsible for operating and continually improving supplier governance and resilience activity across the Technology supply chain. The role supports proportionate governance of Cloud Service Providers, material suppliers and outsourced service providers, ensuring arrangements are understood, monitored and managed in line with Bank policy, risk appetite and regulatory expectations.

Minimum Criteria

• Experience working with third-party suppliers, vendors or service providers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Experience supporting governance, assurance, risk management or compliance activities.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with Technology suppliers and an understanding of Technology products and services.
• Strong understanding of third-party supplier governance, supplier risk, operational resilience and regulatory requirements within a regulated environment.
• Experience conducting supplier due diligence and assurance reviews, including analysis of supplier controls and supporting evidence.
• Experience developing and maintaining governance processes, risk registers, dashboards and management information, with the ability to interpret regulatory and policy requirements and translate them into practical governance activities.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with both suppliers and senior internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supplier management tooling, workflow systems, risk registers, dashboards or reporting platforms used to manage supplier information and evidence.
• Knowledge of PRA Supervisory Statement SS2/21, managing outsourced arrangements and Cloud governance practices

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of public procurement, or working with procurement processes in a public sector or regulated environment.
• Professional qualification in supplier management, risk management or governance related discipline
• Knowledge of cloud control frameworks, cyber assurance or technology resilience standards, such as ISO, SOC reports, or similar.

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.

From 1st October 2026, we expect all our colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office per month. This is to capitalise on the benefits of working together in person across teams, while maintaining the flexibility offered by home working. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them and their team.

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.

London: £54,800 - £61,650

Leeds: £49,360 - £55,530

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 an initial 20/30 minute call with the recruiting manager to discuss the role and your previous experience, followed (if sifted through) to two interview stages.

This role closes on Sunday, 1 November 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.