Description
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.
Jobs at the Treasury are fast-paced, fun and can offer unparalleled perspective – not least the opportunity to advise Ministers on the decisions which directly determine the UK's prosperity. Deep in our DNA is a commitment to empowering our people: maximising individual and collective impact, with interesting work no matter your role or seniority.
Day-to-day you could be supporting Ministers to decide the right level of a specific tax or line of government spending; helping maintain the stability of financial markets; analysing the long-term trends impacting the future of the economy; or enabling this work as part of our vital corporate functions.
This is a stretching and exciting Higher Executive Officer (HEO) role working at the heart of government, driving forward ministerial priorities and engaging with high-profile issues. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously across a range of important and varied policy areas.
The role offers a strategic overview of HMT business and unparalleled experience of working closely with Ministers, special advisers, and other senior decision makers across government. You will be responsible for supporting and enabling policy teams to achieve the minister's objectives and negotiate on behalf of the department and the minister. You will enjoy a great deal of autonomy and benefit from opportunities to apply your judgment.
Key Accountabilities:
- Providing outstanding private secretary support to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (EST) on complex, fast-paced and frequently high-profile issues, including by persuasively representing the minister's view in the department; ensuring the Minister is well-briefed for meetings, external engagements and parliamentary appearances, and that meeting minutes and decisions are suitably recorded.
- Driving forward effective policy making. Ensuring the EST receives consistently high quality, clear and well-balanced advice with which to advance the government's priorities. Effectively communicating the Minister's steers and priorities to officials and identifying and handling risks as they arise. Providing clear leadership and process direction across HM Treasury, including in time-pressured situations.
- Leading for the office on specific areas of the EST's portfolio. These will depend on the interests of the Minister, postholder and the wider team.
- Building excellent working relationships with key stakeholders including senior HM Treasury officials, other ministerial offices in Treasury and other departments and external, including No10 and the private sector.
- Contributing flexibly to the day-to-day running of the office and help create a positive, supportive and friendly working environment which seek to make EST's office and HM Treasury a great place to work.
Benefits:
Alongside your salary of £39,130, HM Treasury contributes £11,335 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 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.
- 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 discounts.
- Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working.