Assistant Economist: Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) We are recruiting an Assistant Economist to join the Personal Tax, Welfare and Pensions team. This is an exciting role with analysis having a direct impact on policy work. About the Team The Personal Tax team covers a very broad range of exciting policies with sustained ministerial, parliamentary and media interest. The team leads on core elements of the UK tax system, including income tax, National Insurance contributions and inheritance tax, and plays a critical role in shaping policy at fiscal events. The Personal Tax team is responsible for income tax, National Insurance contributions (NICs), the apprenticeship levy, inheritance tax and other aspects of the personal tax system. Total personal tax receipts exceed £400bn, so our policies are fundamental in fiscal and economic importance to the Treasury and of significant interest to the Chancellor and other ministers. For example, over the past few years the team's work has included changes to employer and employee National Insurance contributions rates and thresholds, changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals, changes to inheritance tax and more. We are a collaborative and open team. We work with other teams on the impact of tax policy on the labour market, economic growth, and on the interaction of tax with welfare and pensions. About the Job The postholder is one of a few economists embedded in the tax teams, and working on crosscutting projects. You will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with policy professionals to ensure that economic theory and analysis is embedded in their policy work, and that real time data (notably tax receipts) is understood and incorporated into their work. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Conducting economic research, modelling and analysis for leads and ministers. These will encompass longer term research projects and rapid modelling to support policy making. 2 Previous examples have included work on the differential between income and capital gains tax, wealth tax and pensions tax. Working with teams across HMT at Budgets to provide data and analysis that informs policy decisions and is then used appropriately when those policies are announced. Use economic analysis to understand likely behavioural response to our announcements. Maintaining and improving the modelling capability of the branch. Monitoring and analysis of personal tax receipts, ensure regular updates are provided to seniors and ensuring policies teams fully understand movements in the data. Identify and analyse the potential fiscal impacts of trends and behaviours e.g. the changing nature of the labour market to help shape policy development in both the short and medium term. Working in close collaboration with HMRC (especially the Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence team), specialists across the Department and external partners; building effective relationships in multiple teams and at various grades. Work flexibly across team to support urgent priorities as they emerge. We encourage applications from candidates who may have less experience in some of the required criteria but are curious and willing to develop their understanding. Training and support can be provided on-the-job. Leading on managing the student loan book. Given the scale of the loan book, it is vital that HM Treasury maintains effective control over spending across England and the Devolved Administrations. Through the bi annual Estimates process, you will work closely with DfE and other HM Treasury teams to use analysis to set targets - such as the level of student loan debt that can be written off - to support effective monitoring of this spending. You will also lead on providing advice to senior officials and ministers on novel, contentious, repercussive, or otherwise complex spending issues that require HM Treasury approval. Helping to implement DfE's Spending Review settlement and the Post-16 Skills White Paper. The role involves working with DfE to determine the level and distribution of Strategic Priorities Grant funding, balancing competing objectives and managing complex trade offs. You will help develop policy interventions to address financial sustainability risks, providing clear advice that reflects ministerial priorities. The Post 16 Skills White Paper introduced a wide range of ambitious measures, including changes to tuition fees and action to address poor quality provision, aimed at placing the sector on a more sustainable footing. This role will oversee the effective and fiscally responsible implementation of these reforms, working closely with DfE, legislative teams and colleagues across HMT to ensure coherent delivery aligned with departmental priorities. Devising a Higher Education Strategy for the next spending review. Working with colleagues across HMT and DfE to develop a strategy for the next Spending Review on Higher Education. This will include addressing key questions such as how to encourage a subject mix that best supports economic growth, and how to strengthen the long term financial sustainability of universities. About You We are looking for people who have the a bility to synthesise a wide range of evidence to inform decision-making, demonstrating excellent judgement. You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to explain economic concepts or data to a non-expert audience, quickly and effectively. You will also have the ability to work across multiple priorities, effectively managing time and ensuring successful outcomes. 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% 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Assistant Economist: Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) We are recruiting an Assistant Economist to join the Personal Tax, Welfare and Pensions team. This is an exciting role with analysis having a direct impact on policy work. About the Team The Personal Tax team covers a very broad range of exciting policies with sustained ministerial, parliamentary and media interest. The team leads on core elements of the UK tax system, including income tax, National Insurance contributions and inheritance tax, and plays a critical role in shaping policy at fiscal events. The Personal Tax team is responsible for income tax, National Insurance contributions (NICs), the apprenticeship levy, inheritance tax and other aspects of the personal tax system. Total personal tax receipts exceed £400bn, so our policies are fundamental in fiscal and economic importance to the Treasury and of significant interest to the Chancellor and other ministers. For example, over the past few years the team's work has included changes to employer and employee National Insurance contributions rates and thresholds, changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals, changes to inheritance tax and more. We are a collaborative and open team. We work with other teams on the impact of tax policy on the labour market, economic growth, and on the interaction of tax with welfare and pensions. About the Job The postholder is one of a few economists embedded in the tax teams, and working on crosscutting projects. You will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with policy professionals to ensure that economic theory and analysis is embedded in their policy work, and that real time data (notably tax receipts) is understood and incorporated into their work. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Conducting economic research, modelling and analysis for leads and ministers. These will encompass longer term research projects and rapid modelling to support policy making. 2 Previous examples have included work on the differential between income and capital gains tax, wealth tax and pensions tax. Working with teams across HMT at Budgets to provide data and analysis that informs policy decisions and is then used appropriately when those policies are announced. Use economic analysis to understand likely behavioural response to our announcements. Maintaining and improving the modelling capability of the branch. Monitoring and analysis of personal tax receipts, ensure regular updates are provided to seniors and ensuring policies teams fully understand movements in the data. Identify and analyse the potential fiscal impacts of trends and behaviours e.g. the changing nature of the labour market to help shape policy development in both the short and medium term. Working in close collaboration with HMRC (especially the Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence team), specialists across the Department and external partners; building effective relationships in multiple teams and at various grades. Work flexibly across team to support urgent priorities as they emerge. We encourage applications from candidates who may have less experience in some of the required criteria but are curious and willing to develop their understanding. Training and support can be provided on-the-job. Leading on managing the student loan book. Given the scale of the loan book, it is vital that HM Treasury maintains effective control over spending across England and the Devolved Administrations. Through the bi annual Estimates process, you will work closely with DfE and other HM Treasury teams to use analysis to set targets - such as the level of student loan debt that can be written off - to support effective monitoring of this spending. You will also lead on providing advice to senior officials and ministers on novel, contentious, repercussive, or otherwise complex spending issues that require HM Treasury approval. Helping to implement DfE's Spending Review settlement and the Post-16 Skills White Paper. The role involves working with DfE to determine the level and distribution of Strategic Priorities Grant funding, balancing competing objectives and managing complex trade offs. You will help develop policy interventions to address financial sustainability risks, providing clear advice that reflects ministerial priorities. The Post 16 Skills White Paper introduced a wide range of ambitious measures, including changes to tuition fees and action to address poor quality provision, aimed at placing the sector on a more sustainable footing. This role will oversee the effective and fiscally responsible implementation of these reforms, working closely with DfE, legislative teams and colleagues across HMT to ensure coherent delivery aligned with departmental priorities. Devising a Higher Education Strategy for the next spending review. Working with colleagues across HMT and DfE to develop a strategy for the next Spending Review on Higher Education. This will include addressing key questions such as how to encourage a subject mix that best supports economic growth, and how to strengthen the long term financial sustainability of universities. About You We are looking for people who have the a bility to synthesise a wide range of evidence to inform decision-making, demonstrating excellent judgement. You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to explain economic concepts or data to a non-expert audience, quickly and effectively. You will also have the ability to work across multiple priorities, effectively managing time and ensuring successful outcomes. 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% 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Policy Adviser - Higher Education Salary: National: £43,090 - £46,500. (If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher.) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) We are recruiting a Higher Education Policy Advisor to join the Education and Skills team. This is a pivotal role covering a range of high profile and fast moving policy areas. You will contribute to the management of the student loan book (valued at around £266.7bn), support the implementation of the new international student levy, and help design and deliver reforms to strengthen the long term sustainability of the sector. About the Team Education and Skills are a high performing spending team, responsible for spending control of one of the largest and most high-profile budgets in government. We lead HMT's relationship with DfE at a time when the department is delivering several radical reform programmes. We are also at the forefront of the Treasury's work to boost productivity, by ensuring that we have an education system which meets the needs of the future economy. We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong emphasis on an inclusive and open culture, making use of everyone's talents! We are especially proud of our track record in helping our team members to develop and make the most of the opportunities available whilst being in the team. Our core role is to help the Department for Education (DfE) to live within their budget and deliver reforms to boost productivity in order to grow the economy. About the Job This is an exciting time to join Higher Education policy - the scale of the loan book and the breadth of live policy issues mean you will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the university sector, the Department for Education, and HM Treasury to deliver reform to strengthen and improve the sector. We strongly encourage candidates from a diverse set of backgrounds to apply. We are looking for people who have the right set of skills, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, 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. This role requires a grasp of budgetary frameworks and as such spending experience would be helpful (but not essential). The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Leading on managing the student loan book. Given the scale of the loan book, it is vital that HM Treasury maintains effective control over spending across England and the Devolved Administrations. Through the bi annual Estimates process, you will work closely with DfE and other HM Treasury teams to use analysis to set targets - such as the level of student loan debt that can be written off - to support effective monitoring of this spending. You will also lead on providing advice to senior officials and ministers on novel, contentious, repercussive, or otherwise complex spending issues that require HM Treasury approval. Helping to implement DfE's Spending Review settlement and the Post-16 Skills White Paper. The role involves working with DfE to determine the level and distribution of Strategic Priorities Grant funding, balancing competing objectives and managing complex trade offs. You will help develop policy interventions to address financial sustainability risks, providing clear advice that reflects ministerial priorities. The Post 16 Skills White Paper introduced a wide range of ambitious measures, including changes to tuition fees and action to address poor quality provision, aimed at placing the sector on a more sustainable footing. This role will oversee the effective and fiscally responsible implementation of these reforms, working closely with DfE, legislative teams and colleagues across HMT to ensure coherent delivery aligned with departmental priorities. Devising a Higher Education Strategy for the next spending review. Working with colleagues across HMT and DfE to develop a strategy for the next Spending Review on Higher Education. This will include addressing key questions such as how to encourage a subject mix that best supports economic growth, and how to strengthen the long term financial sustainability of universities. About You We are looking for people who have the a bility to use relevant, credible information from both quantitative and qualitative sources to support decisions. You will also have the ability to communicate complex information clearly and with purpose to influence others. While at the same time be able to build professional relationships with a range of stakeholders to deliver shared objectives, even when you have differing points of view. 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% 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Policy Adviser - Higher Education Salary: National: £43,090 - £46,500. (If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher.) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) We are recruiting a Higher Education Policy Advisor to join the Education and Skills team. This is a pivotal role covering a range of high profile and fast moving policy areas. You will contribute to the management of the student loan book (valued at around £266.7bn), support the implementation of the new international student levy, and help design and deliver reforms to strengthen the long term sustainability of the sector. About the Team Education and Skills are a high performing spending team, responsible for spending control of one of the largest and most high-profile budgets in government. We lead HMT's relationship with DfE at a time when the department is delivering several radical reform programmes. We are also at the forefront of the Treasury's work to boost productivity, by ensuring that we have an education system which meets the needs of the future economy. We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong emphasis on an inclusive and open culture, making use of everyone's talents! We are especially proud of our track record in helping our team members to develop and make the most of the opportunities available whilst being in the team. Our core role is to help the Department for Education (DfE) to live within their budget and deliver reforms to boost productivity in order to grow the economy. About the Job This is an exciting time to join Higher Education policy - the scale of the loan book and the breadth of live policy issues mean you will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the university sector, the Department for Education, and HM Treasury to deliver reform to strengthen and improve the sector. We strongly encourage candidates from a diverse set of backgrounds to apply. We are looking for people who have the right set of skills, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, 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. This role requires a grasp of budgetary frameworks and as such spending experience would be helpful (but not essential). The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: Leading on managing the student loan book. Given the scale of the loan book, it is vital that HM Treasury maintains effective control over spending across England and the Devolved Administrations. Through the bi annual Estimates process, you will work closely with DfE and other HM Treasury teams to use analysis to set targets - such as the level of student loan debt that can be written off - to support effective monitoring of this spending. You will also lead on providing advice to senior officials and ministers on novel, contentious, repercussive, or otherwise complex spending issues that require HM Treasury approval. Helping to implement DfE's Spending Review settlement and the Post-16 Skills White Paper. The role involves working with DfE to determine the level and distribution of Strategic Priorities Grant funding, balancing competing objectives and managing complex trade offs. You will help develop policy interventions to address financial sustainability risks, providing clear advice that reflects ministerial priorities. The Post 16 Skills White Paper introduced a wide range of ambitious measures, including changes to tuition fees and action to address poor quality provision, aimed at placing the sector on a more sustainable footing. This role will oversee the effective and fiscally responsible implementation of these reforms, working closely with DfE, legislative teams and colleagues across HMT to ensure coherent delivery aligned with departmental priorities. Devising a Higher Education Strategy for the next spending review. Working with colleagues across HMT and DfE to develop a strategy for the next Spending Review on Higher Education. This will include addressing key questions such as how to encourage a subject mix that best supports economic growth, and how to strengthen the long term financial sustainability of universities. About You We are looking for people who have the a bility to use relevant, credible information from both quantitative and qualitative sources to support decisions. You will also have the ability to communicate complex information clearly and with purpose to influence others. While at the same time be able to build professional relationships with a range of stakeholders to deliver shared objectives, even when you have differing points of view. 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% 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Lead Sanctions Adviser Salary: National: £43,090 - £46,500. (If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher.) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) We are recruiting for a Lead Sanctions Adviser role based in our Operational Policy and Priority Projects branch in the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI). This is an exciting opportunity to join a branch whose focus is on leading operational policy development and implementation. About the Team OFSI sits within HM Treasury, has been operational since March 2016 and in its first eight years has quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign, and national security policy. It remains front and centre of the financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is a diverse and dynamic team of over 130 people, from a variety of backgrounds and professions. We offer an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. We strongly support a good work-life balance and flexible working is actively encouraged! About the Job The role will be multifaceted and over the course of the time in post, the postholder is likely to gain experience across a range of fields including project delivery, strategic policy development, and operational policy delivery and implementation. Previous experience of financial sanctions policy is not essential, although candidates will need to demonstrate an ability to quickly develop an understanding of the complexities and sensitivities of this area as well as ability to build relationships with key partners, whilst working on key projects and workstreams. Key Accountabilities include: Leading key operational policy and project workstreams within the branch, taking ownership for delivery to ambitious timescales and managing risks and dependencies effectively. Proposing and delivering operational policy solutions on sanctions issues, drawing on operational and legal analysis to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for decision-making. Identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities in respect to operational policy matters, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and OFSI capabilities and using these insights to shape the branch's forward work programme. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice to support Ministers and senior officials in making decisions, including handling sensitive and time-critical issues independently and ensuring legal, political, and operational risks are clearly articulated. Building and maintaining strong harmonious working relationships with counterparts across OFSI, HMT, FCDO and sanctions officials at other government departments; acting as the operational policy lead on specific workstreams and representing OFSI at cross-government meetings as required. Contributing to the leadership and development of the branch, supporting, coaching and quality assuring the work of HEOs and fostering a collaborative, inclusive working environment. Supporting the G7 in managing the branch work programme, including planning and prioritising activity across multiple workstreams, tracking progress, identifying resourcing pressures and proposing adjustments where needed. About You We're looking for people who have the ability to manage a varied portfolio of complex work in a fast-paced environment. You will need to have excellent written and oral skills whilst having the ability to understand and identify operational issues within the UK's financial sanctions regimes. 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% 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Lead Sanctions Adviser Salary: National: £43,090 - £46,500. (If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher.) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) We are recruiting for a Lead Sanctions Adviser role based in our Operational Policy and Priority Projects branch in the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI). This is an exciting opportunity to join a branch whose focus is on leading operational policy development and implementation. About the Team OFSI sits within HM Treasury, has been operational since March 2016 and in its first eight years has quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial, foreign, and national security policy. It remains front and centre of the financial sanctions response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. OFSI is a diverse and dynamic team of over 130 people, from a variety of backgrounds and professions. We offer an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. We strongly support a good work-life balance and flexible working is actively encouraged! About the Job The role will be multifaceted and over the course of the time in post, the postholder is likely to gain experience across a range of fields including project delivery, strategic policy development, and operational policy delivery and implementation. Previous experience of financial sanctions policy is not essential, although candidates will need to demonstrate an ability to quickly develop an understanding of the complexities and sensitivities of this area as well as ability to build relationships with key partners, whilst working on key projects and workstreams. Key Accountabilities include: Leading key operational policy and project workstreams within the branch, taking ownership for delivery to ambitious timescales and managing risks and dependencies effectively. Proposing and delivering operational policy solutions on sanctions issues, drawing on operational and legal analysis to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for decision-making. Identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities in respect to operational policy matters, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and OFSI capabilities and using these insights to shape the branch's forward work programme. Providing concise, accurate and timely advice to support Ministers and senior officials in making decisions, including handling sensitive and time-critical issues independently and ensuring legal, political, and operational risks are clearly articulated. Building and maintaining strong harmonious working relationships with counterparts across OFSI, HMT, FCDO and sanctions officials at other government departments; acting as the operational policy lead on specific workstreams and representing OFSI at cross-government meetings as required. Contributing to the leadership and development of the branch, supporting, coaching and quality assuring the work of HEOs and fostering a collaborative, inclusive working environment. Supporting the G7 in managing the branch work programme, including planning and prioritising activity across multiple workstreams, tracking progress, identifying resourcing pressures and proposing adjustments where needed. About You We're looking for people who have the ability to manage a varied portfolio of complex work in a fast-paced environment. You will need to have excellent written and oral skills whilst having the ability to understand and identify operational issues within the UK's financial sanctions regimes. 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% 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
Are you interested in making a difference to people's lives? If so, 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 across government 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 Job 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 to be a policy professional or have any specific qualifications to apply to work as a Policy Adviser at HM Treasury. We are looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, 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. Handle press and public enquiries, working closely with the others including our Press Office to ensure accurate and timely responses are provided. 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. 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 .
Feb 01, 2026
Full time
Are you interested in making a difference to people's lives? If so, 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 across government 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 Job 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 to be a policy professional or have any specific qualifications to apply to work as a Policy Adviser at HM Treasury. We are looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, 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. Handle press and public enquiries, working closely with the others including our Press Office to ensure accurate and timely responses are provided. 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 For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. 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 .
