Are you interested in making a difference to people’s lives?
Are you motivated to work on a range of issues that are important for our government?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary
National: £34,820
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Darlington
Who are we?
The Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate with other departments to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth.
We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a pioneering new cross-government policy making hub which brings people together to play an active role in the most important issues of the day whilst working closer to the communities we serve. The campus provides the opportunity for people from all over the UK to help shape the future of the country, and our flexible working practices ensure you can collaborate effectively with our partners. Its central government, made more accessible to you.
About the role
Government Policies – the plans we make and actions we take – shape lives. Whether it’s how we fund education, or actions to ensure the health system can deliver during difficult times, the policy we create and implement sets the course of action for all public services.
Great policy making is about understanding what needs to change, what problems need to be solved and supporting Ministers to arrive at the best solution to deliver the change. Policy also means working out how we are going to make the changes or solve the problems, and then delivering on those plans. To do all this, we need to build relationships with Ministers, Civil Service colleagues, groups with expertise and the public. As a Policy Adviser, you will need to demonstrate a range of skills, including strong problem-solving skills, the ability to clearly explain your thinking both in writing and in person, and the drive to overcome challenges and see your ideas through into action and delivery.
You don’t need specific qualifications or experience in policy making to work as a Policy Adviser at HM Treasury. We are looking for people have the right set of skills and potential for the role, and who are motivated to come and work with us on a range of issues that are at the heart of how we spend money and deliver public services.
Key responsibilities include:
- undertaking or commissioning research, which involves capturing and analysing data and following political and economic developments
- draft clear, concise policy papers, briefings, and submissions for Ministers and senior officials
- clearly and accurately describing a problem or area for change, and possible solutions
- develop expertise in a particular area, working with others who are experts in the field, to provide evidence-based information within a specific policy area
- build and maintain positive relationships with a range of partners, including colleagues across the Civil Service and public sector and with organisations from the private sector
- act as a key point of contact for your policy area, dealing with any problems or queries as they arise
- handle press and public enquiries, working closely with the others including our Press Office to ensure accurate and timely responses are provided
- drafting clear recommendations in policy papers and briefings for ministers and senior officials – strong writing and communications skills essential
Some of the benefits our people love:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
- flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
- generous parental and adoption leave packages
- access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
- access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
- a range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity
- access to a range of allowances if eligibility applies. These include profession related allowance
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form. If you would like to speak to the recruitment team regarding this, you can contact them on hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk.