Details
Reference number
424092
Salary
£57,670 - £64,500
If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Grade 7
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
HMT - International
Type of role
Policy
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
* Location
* About the job
* Benefits
* Things you need to know
* Apply and further information
Location
This post is based in Darlington (Feethams House).
About the job
Job summary
HM Treasury
If you're interested in making a difference to people's lives, 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.
Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more.
We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a pioneering new cross-government 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. It's central government, made more accessible to you
Job description
About the Group
International Group
Do you want to advise ministers on promoting and protecting the UK's economy and its competitiveness internationally in a fast-changing environment? If so, read on
International Group provides opportunities to work on areas including - spending control on international development, trade policy, climate change, health, cooperation on Ukraine, economic security, financial sanctions and tackling illicit finance. We also manage economic relationships with Europe, US, China and other advanced economies and emerging markets.
We build relationships with external and international partners and represent the UK in a range of international groupings and institutions, including the G7, the G20, the International Monetary Fund and at some of the Multilateral Development Banks. We also analyse international comparisons and the wider global economic context, including for fiscal events. Although international travel is an important part of some roles, it is not required for every role in the group and will be specified if required.
About the Team
The Multilateral Unit and Future Presidencies Unit sit in the Global Issues & Governance (GIG) team, promoting and protecting HMT's interests internationally through major multilateral economic fora.
It is a relatively new team leading the policy development and delivery of the Finance Tracks for future UK Presidencies of multilateral organisations, with it confirmed that the UK will host the G7 in 2028, and expected that we will host the G20 soon.
Both the G7 and G20 are led by a presidency country which rotates year on year, with responsibility for setting the agenda of that year, hosting meetings, delivering consensus across shared priorities.
About the Job
This role will lead high profile policy workstreams for the G7/G20 Finance Tracks alongside the Bank of England, working closely with the delivery branch to ensure joined-up and effective Presidencies. Portfolios will adapt and change during the lifecycle of the project and all team members will be expected to work flexibly across workstreams as required. EMB has agreed to deliver this work through a hub-and-spoke model, with this role in a central team working closely with policy teams across the Treasury.
Roles are exciting and challenging with significant responsibility. It will be a fast-paced period in the run up to and during the UK's Presidencies and will require an ability to deliver at pace and agility, so as a team we can respond nimbly to global events.
Key accountabilities will include:
* Lead HMT's contribution to the ongoing Finance Tracks of the G20 Presidencies, hosted by the US, working closely with international counterparts and preparing high quality briefings.
* Lead the development and delivery of UK policy priorities ahead of HMT's upcoming leadership of the Finance Track, working closely with teams across HMT, HMG and with the Bank of England on policy proposals.
* Develop and manage relationships with key x-government stakeholders, including representing HMT at various steering group meetings.
* Lead domestic and international engagement on the development of policy priorities, including engagement with Posts, industry, countries and think tanks.
* Provide advice for the Chancellor and Finance Deputy (Director General, International Group) on their approach at multilateral meetings on the full range of policy issues, including through the writing and coordination of briefing materials, submissions and programmes and engagement with policy teams across HMT, with private and press offices.
* Identify and manage policy risks and emerging issues, developing mitigation strategies.
* Manage HEO/SEO team members.
Although this is a permanent role, it is expected that the team will wind down shortly after the UK's G7 Presidency, which is due to run until the end of 2028. The Group will endeavour to place staff in other roles in the Group at that point in time and HMT policies on staff who are without a permanent role will apply.
Travel is an important part of this role and it is likely there will be some travel both internationally and within UK in the run up to and during Presidency years.
Candidate Drop-In Session – Microsoft Teams
The hiring manager will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about HM Treasury and ask any questions you may have. If you would like to join us, then use the link below to join the call at the right time.
2nd September 2025 2pm Click the Link
If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date for applications to find out more about the job, please contact Emily Johnson on
Person specification
About your application
We are looking for the below skills, experience and behaviours and we will ask you to demonstrate these in your application form. Please review the Candidate FAQ document that is attached to the advert for guidance on how to complete your application form.
* Seeing the Big Picture: Ability to balance a range of internal and external factors to policy proposals which are both creative and impactful.
* Delivery at Pace: Proven track record of designing and delivering a complex work programme and/or ministerial events and meetings under pressure and to competing deadlines.
* Working Together: Experience of working with a range of stakeholders from across Treasury, Government, and beyond, building trusted relationships.
* Experience: Experience of economic engagement, desirably within multilateral fora and/or priority areas within the Finance Track.
The lead criterion is: Seeing the Big Picture
If we receive large volumes of applications, we will conduct an initial sift on the lead criterion only.
At interview stage, you will be assessed on the below criteria:
* Experience
* Behaviours:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Delivering at Pace
* Working Together
* Communicating and Influencing
* Leadership
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Delivering at Pace
* Working Together
* Communicating and Influencing
* Leadership
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Delivering at Pace
* Working Together
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £57,670, HM Treasury contributes £16,706 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* 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)
* Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
* Generous parental and adoption leave package.
* A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28%
* Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room
* Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving
* Access to a retail discounts and cashback site
* A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes
* A range of active staff networks, based around interests and diversity
Flexible Working Arrangements
HM Treasury views flexible working as essential in enabling us to recruit and retain talented people, ensuring that they can enjoy a long-lasting career with us. All employees have the right to apply for flexible working and there are a range of options available including; part-time, compressed hours and job sharing. Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees the flexibility to adjust their working patterns throughout the week which is subject to operational needs and line management approval.
At HM Treasury we have an incredibly broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country. So, it's important our employees come from the widest possible range of backgrounds, bringing us the widest possible range of perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all staff can realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
HM Treasury operates an office based working approach across all Treasury sites - Darlington, London, and Norwich, and along with the rest of the Civil Service, has an expectation of a minimum of 60% attendance in the office, along with working remotely. This blended working approach allows you to work collaboratively, meet stakeholders face to face, support others and promotes a healthy work life balance (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. All our offices have been recently modernised and designed to collaborate and connect with colleagues as well as desk and quiet space to allow a range of ways to work.
The office working expectation is linked to the location of the role. If you apply to a post in a single location, then you will not be able to meet this expectation at any of our other sites or move your role to another location.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Recruitment Timeline
* Closing date: 21st September 2025
* Shortlisting: w/c 29th September 2025
* Interviews: w/c 20th October 2025
This timeline is indicative and may be subject to change. We will inform you if there is a substantial change to the recruitment timeline.
If your contact details change at any time during the selection process, please ensure you update your Civil Service Jobs Profile.
Please note that only applications submitted through Civil Service Jobs will be accepted.
Reserve Lists
You will be placed on a reserve list if your application is successful, but we cannot offer you a post immediately. Where more than one location has been advertised, candidates will be approached for roles in merit order according to the first preferred location stated on your application form.
Please note that a place on the reserve list does not guarantee an offer. We would still encourage you to apply for other HM Treasury opportunities that you are interested in. If you are offered a role in your first preferred location and you decline the offer or you are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe, you will be removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Those on the reserve list may also be approached for similar roles at a lower grade. If you are offered a role at a lower grade and choose to decline, you can remain on the reserve list.
Eligibility Statement
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role in the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Checks will be performed as part of pre-employment checks in line with this. Please refer to the Candidate FAQ document attached to the advert for more information.
Everyone working with government assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Additionally, individuals appointed to the Treasury group will be subject to National Security Vetting. The level of security vetting required for this role is Security Check (SC).
To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, applicants will need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 out of the past 5 years. In exceptional circumstances, for example if you have been working abroad on a government posting, a lack of residency would not be a bar to security clearance however the Department will need to consider eligibility on a case-by-case basis once the advert closing date has passed.
Please read the Vetting Charter for information on what to expect during the vetting process and what will be expected from you. Many areas of your life may be explored during your vetting journey, and it is important that every individual, regardless of their background and experiences, should feel comfortable going through this personal process, whilst having confidence that it is fair, proportionate, and inclusive.
These short videos address common concerns and preconceptions which applicants may have about national security vetting. If you have questions relating to security clearances, please contact
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
* Name : Emily Johnson
* Email :
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Further information
Complaints Process: Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email at: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.