Senior Sanctions Adviser

Working at HM Treasury puts you at the heart of government, making a difference to the UK economy and ultimately to people's lives right across the UK.

As a Senior Sanctions Adviser in the Licensing Unit, you will play a crucial role in assessing applications to make recommendations on whether licences should be issued to allow transactions to take place which financial sanctions would otherwise prevent.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership on areas of policy specialism across the licensing unit
• Overseeing a portfolio of licensing cases, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Leading on complex licensing cases, obtaining and assessing evidence and intelligence from a variety of sources
• Engaging externally on own areas of responsibility, negotiating with external partners where appropriate
• Developing policy and providing concise, accurate and timely advice and recommendations on complex matters to Ministers and senior officials

The Licensing Unit works closely with colleagues across Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and across government to progress individual cases, identify trends, assess risks, and handle legal challenges.

If you have experience of casework, investigation, or policy implementation, this role could be for you. We're also looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, and who can demonstrate an ability to quickly develop an understanding of a complex and sensitive area.

Alongside your salary of £36,970 - £45,980 per year, HM Treasury contributes £10,710 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Other benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King's birthday
• Outstanding Pension Scheme - Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Parental Leave Packages - Including 6 months' occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options
• Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow)
• Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury's benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes