Banknote Function Manager in DEBDEN BANKNOTE OPERATIONS
Company: Bank of England
Location: Loughton (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-09-22
About this role
Location : Loughton, Essex.
About the Team
The Banknote Operations team is based in Loughton, Essex and consists of six key functions which support the Notes Directorate’s key objective of having the right notes at the right place and right time and facilitating the threat assessment in support of the Bank’s anti-counterfeiting strategy:
- Mutilated Notes,
- Note Distribution,
- Counterfeit Analysis,
- Returned Note,
- Quality Control,
- Machine Testing Framework.
The Banknote Function Manager is one of three managers leading daily operations across the area.
Role Responsibilities
The role includes:
- Managing operational teams and pooled resources to deliver daily and weekly targets across our functions. Driving team engagement and performance through clear objectives, coaching, and development.
- Select capable team members from the available resources to handle tasks as needed, collaborating with other managers to identify and address key priorities.
- On completion of training, acting as an Expert Witness in counterfeit-related cases, representing the Bank in court proceedings and supporting law enforcement investigations. It includes advising on matters related to banknotes and counterfeits, examining police evidence and preparing statements for court. Attendance at a UK to give evidence in person court may be required, sometimes at short notice, but this is infrequent. Depending on the court location and the case, this may also require overnight stays.
- Maintaining operational controls focused on security, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Preparing statistical data and presenting performance reports to senior managers.
This is a people management role. You will be responsible for day to day management of the team and for defining roles and responsibilities. You will develop your team through sharing information effectively, coaching and communicating a clear vision to ensure that your staff are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver the a...