Head of legal and illegal migration policy

We’re looking for a senior policy leader to head HM Treasury’s work on legal and illegal migration policy, covering both economic migration and asylum policy.

About the Team

The Justice, Home Affairs and Equalities team sits at the heart of government, overseeing more than £20bn of spending across the Home Office, Ministry of Justice and wider justice system. Our Home Office branch leads HM Treasury’s relationship with key partners, shaping priorities on migration, policing and economic crime to support growth and high-quality public services. We’re a friendly, collaborative and inclusive team, committed to developing our people and delivering excellent outcomes.

About the Job

You’ll lead a team of three and shape HM Treasury’s approach to Home Office migration policy, ensuring immigration policy supports labour market needs, economic growth and value for money. You’ll work closely with the HMT Economics Group and other departments to assess the macroeconomic impacts of migration policy and provide clear, evidence-based advice to ministers.

You’ll also oversee HMT’s engagement on asylum accommodation and international efforts to reduce irregular migration. This is a high-profile role requiring strong strategic judgement, confidence handling sensitive issues, and the ability to turn complex policy, operational and fiscal considerations into clear advice for senior leaders.