Communications and Engagement Analyst

Leeds based role. 

About our Directorate and division 

The Data and Analytics Transformation Directorate (DAT) is leading the transformation of the Bank’s use of data and analytics in light of the revolutionary opportunities brought about by technological progress. The directorate is responsible for the delivery of the Bank’s Data & Analytics (D&A) Strategy, including moving the Bank’s data and running its analytical processes on the cloud, strengthening how we acquire and share data externally, rolling out artificial intelligence tools, and delivering a data and AI literacy agenda for all roles. Ensuring that we manage the Bank’s data assets effectively is vital to ensuring this work progresses effectively. 

Data Strategy Implementation Division (DSID) 

DSID sits at the heart of DAT, responsible for providing a wide range of data and analytical products and services and taking the lead on ensuring the Bank’s use of data is well-governed. Almost everything the Bank does depends on the effective use of data and analytics. In large part this is defined and delivered by DSID. It directly enables colleagues to use data at all points of the data cycle, by providing many of the central D&A tools, platforms, services, training and specialist support. 

DSID is home to many different skillsets, including data scientists, data governance experts, communications professionals, skills and training leads, and delivery managers. The importance of the role, the range of roles and the diverse background of DSID’s staff make it an exceptionally stimulating and exciting place to work.  

The Team 

You will be part of the Communications team within the Skills and Culture Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering communications and engagement activities that support the Bank's Data and Analytics Transformation agenda. The team provides communications support across various teams and divisions in the Data and Analytics Transformation (DAT) Directorate, and for the Bank’s Data Sub-Portfolio and data transformation programmes within it. 

Role responsibilities 

• Support and deliver communication and engagement activities for programmes and strategic initiatives across the Data Sub-Portfolio. 

• Build and maintain relationships with programme teams and stakeholders to understand their communication and engagement needs and support delivery of targeted approaches. 

• Create compelling communications content across a range of channels, including intranet articles, presentations, newsletters, videos, campaigns and events. 

• Support the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans, contributing ideas and recommendations to help reach and engage audiences effectively.  

• Lead the delivery of specific communications products, campaigns, channels, events or engagement activities, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered and achieve intended objective. 

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications activity, using insights and feedback to inform future activity and continuous improvement. 

• Provide communications support and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders, drawing on established best practice and communications standards.  

Minimum criteria 

• Excellent communication skills, with experience translating complex topics into clear and engaging communication activities, across various formats for internal stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.  

Essential criteria 

• Ability to understand stakeholder and audience needs and deliver effective communication and engagement activities.  

• Experience creating engaging content across a range of communication channels and format.  

• Experience building and maintaining effective working relations and collaborating with stakeholders across different teams and business areas.  

• Ability to identify opportunities to improve communication activities and contribute ideas that enhance engagement and impact.  

• Ability to work collaboratively across business areas to ensure our communications are aligned and effective. 

Desirable criteria 

• Experience supporting change, transformation or programme communications. 

• Knowledge of data, technology, transformation or change-related communications. 

The Bank values diversity and inclusion – we want to reflect the society we serve better; we want the best people to work for us and we want our workplace to be inclusive. We value all forms of diversity, including but not limited to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation. One way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff run networks.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive working environment and are open to considering how the role might be carried out with flexible working. This role is therefore open to job shares and flexible working patterns. (Delete if not possible).

As part of our commitment to expand our presence across the UK, this role can be based in either our London or Leeds office. Should you wish to work from one of our hubs (Cardiff/Newcastle/Glasgow/Belfast), you will need to confirm that this is possible with the hiring manager before applying.

Where a role can be carried out from home, we are working towards colleagues spending at least half of their time in the office, so that we can all benefit from working together in person, while maintaining the flexibility offered by home working. From 1st October 2026 we expect colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them and their team.

We are also committed to making adjustments for candidates and employees where possible and have partnered with external expert organisations to support us in this. We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme

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We anonymise applications, so hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information on your CV when reviewing your submission at the initial application screening stage
 

The Salary for this role is £37,520 to £46,400 (Leeds based).

The closing date is Sunday 18th October at 11.59pm 

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