Senior Strategy and Policy Adviser - London, United Kingdom - HM Treasury

HM Treasury

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £50,550 - £57,500-
Job grade:

Grade 7
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
HMT
Strategy, Planning and Budget
Type of role:
Policy
Strategy
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Compressed Hours
Number of jobs available:
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Darlington, LondonAbout the job

Job summary:

If you're interested in making a difference to people's lives across the country, the Treasury is the department for you We sit at the centre of everything that the Government does and have provided advice on economic policy and decisions that affect the public finances throughout the country's history.

A Treasury career continues to offer an exciting opportunity to be part of the decision making that affects the whole of the UK.

Working at the heart of government, we collaborate with other departments to ensure public money is spent well and to drive strong and sustainable economic growth.

Our work ranges from protecting customers through to the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, supporting people across the country through the COVID 19 furlough scheme and Plan for Jobs as well as helping first time buyers buy their first home.

- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, gender, age ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.

Job description:

Strategy, Planning and Budget

Strategy, Planning and Budget (SPB) operates at the heart of the Treasury to develop the Department's overall strategy, work programme and business plan, helping to deliver that strategy with a large, flexible project team who work on ministerial priorities across the whole range of the department's policy responsibilities.

We also co-ordinate the Chancellor's annual Budget, the Finance Bill and the Treasury's tax strategy, as well as coordinating the Treasury's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Strategy, Planning & Projects Team (SPP) is a hard-working and energetic team, comprising around 50 roles focused on two major areas:

"Strategy, Planning & Change" (SPC
where this role sits), supports the Treasury's Executive Management Board (EMB) on departmental strategy, performance, and risk. We developed and are responsible for the department's "One Treasury" vision and strategy, lead Treasury's "Diversity of Thought" initiative, and play a leading role in shaping how the department prioritises its resources optimally to address key issues;

- "Strategic Projects", a flexible resource of almost 50 staff that provides rapid support to the highest priority areas of Treasury work.

Recent projects we've supported include:
Ukraine/Russia sanctions and refugee resettlement; the cost of living; and, COVID policy;
We are passionate about supporting our people to thrive by building an encouraging and friendly team. We champion diversity and many team members work flexible working patterns.

Both branches of the team are home to staff based in our Darlington and London offices, and work together to provide a supportive and inclusive home in each location.

Who we'd like to hear from

We're looking for people who want to develop their careers, learn new skills and test themselves in a fast-paced and influential organisation.

You'll need to be proactive, committed and creative when it comes to solving problems, developing strategies and delivering for senior officials and Ministers.

You will take responsibility for your performance and development, and that of your team, and contribute to an environment that enables and encourages consistently high performance.

To do this, you'll be an excellent communicator and strategic thinker who is comfortable working closely with senior colleagues to deliver their priorities.

Ideally, you will be passionate about public service and the opportunity to improve the Treasury's operations and policy making, and focused on delivering better outcomes for people and planet.

What you'll be doing

You will lead for the branch on projects and issues that are a priority for senior officials and Ministers, including developing strategic priorities and the department's Outcome Delivery Plan, reporting on risk and performance quarterly to EMB and the Treasury Board, and thinking creatively about strategies to improve the department's approach to horizon scanning and corporate strategy.

Your portfolio will include a mixture of core responsibilities and distinct projects, and you will be expected to effectively manage and prioritise between them.

You will regularly be asked to advise and brief senior officials on matters relating to your portfolio, and will be expected to demonstrate sound judgement and an appreciation for