This is a fascinating, stretching and high-profile role in HMTs Strategy Unit. We are recruiting for an ambitious, proactive, committed and intellectually curious postholder, who wants to develop their career, learn new skills and test themselves in a fast-paced and influential team.
The successful candidate will work closely with our Permanent Secretaries and Directors General on the issues which matter most to the continued effectiveness of the Treasury, and to be at the centre of decision-making on the Treasurys future. We will give you the support and development opportunities to thrive.
Youll need to have excellent judgement and be comfortable both presenting your ideas to senior colleagues and working closely with them to shape and deliver their priorities. Ideally, you will be passionate about public service and the opportunity to improve the way the Treasury works, delivering better outcomes for the country and its citizens.
The nature of our work means this role can and will change over time, in line with Ministers and senior officials priorities. We flex projects and portfolios around individuals strengths, experiences and interests where possible, and review our approach as a team on a quarterly basis.
However, to provide some flavour, expected accountabilities in this role are likely to include:
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Coordinating the departments approach to prioritising its work, setting out what the Treasury wants to achieve and how we plan to achieve it, including through collaborating closely with senior officials (EMB) and Ministers.
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Supporting decisions to match HMTs resources with its priorities, including through our Business Planning process. This will include working closely with the departments Finance Director and Strategy Director.
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Supporting the development of the departments organisational strategy, helping lead our thinking about how the Treasury can become more effective and efficient. This will include producing briefings and advice that help senior officials and Ministers make decisions on the topic. This cuts across every aspect of the Treasurys work and provides an opportunity to work with senior officials and Ministers to influence the direction of the department.
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Taking ownership for scoping, planning, driving and evaluating discrete projects, often commissioned by senior stakeholders. This will involve rapidly developing knowledge of new issues to support robust and evidence-based solutions and advice.
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Providing a secretariat function for senior meetings, including our monthly Directors Forum.
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Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the work of the Strategy Unit and HM Treasury.
This role is the perfect springboard for a successful career at HM Treasury, bringing you into regular contact with senior officials and giving you an excellent grounding in how the department works. Previous members of the team have gone on to policy roles in our priority projects unit, tax teams and growth teams.
We are keen to see a wide range of applications, including from people with backgrounds both inside and outside of government. So, if this job sounds exciting, please do apply and give us the chance to consider you for this role!
Candidate Drop-In Session
The hiring manager will be running a candidate drop-in session to give you greater insight about the role and HM Treasury and ask any questions you might have. If you would like to join us, use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Friday 28th August 2026, 11:00am-12:00
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/371986318736277?p=cH9i9DzMp6s1vDZjeI
If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date, please contact Sara Gracey, [email protected]
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
