CAREERS AT THE BANK OF ENGLAND

The Bank of England is offering a fantastic virtual work experience programme that will give the opportunity to find out what it’s like to work in a public sector institution which has been in existence for over 325 years.

The opportunity will comprise of a number of different virtual sessions spread across the 3.5 days, designed to help you understand what kind of work takes place in the Bank and provide you with new skills which you will be able to carry with you into the future.

You will have the opportunity to:

·       Learn about the Bank’s Mission and economic responsibilities

·       Find out more about career paths and personal career stories from Bank colleagues 

·       Discover the opportunities available to young people in the Bank

·       Engage in Speed Networking

·       Participate in group project work along with other students

·       Understand why Cyber Security is so important in the Bank and in everyday life

·       Identify what skills you have and how you can develop them

The Bank is especially looking for open-minded students from the South East Wales Norfolk, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford, Birmingham and Glasgow who are interested in working in a high-profile financial institution or who are looking to find out more about the Bank of England. Students who have not previously had work experience and do not have access to other opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

• Be available 10:00 – 16:30 each day for the entirety of the placement (30^th May – 2^nd June).
• Sessions will be virtual using the Microsoft Teams conferencing app so you will need access to a laptop/other personal device plus internet access throughout the week.