Monitoring and Coordination Policy Adviser (Growth Delivery Unit)
HM Treasury
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 17th November 2024
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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!
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About the group
Strategy, Planning and Budget operates at the heart of the Treasury to develop the Department’s overall strategy and business plan, assess performance and risk, and help deliver its objectives with a large, flexible project team who work on ministerial priorities across the whole range of the department’s policy responsibilities. We also co-ordinate the Chancellor’s annual Budget, the Finance Bill and the Treasury’s tax strategy, as well as coordinate the Treasury’s responses to the COVID-19 Public Inquiry and provide support to ministers and officials who are Inquiry witnesses. SPB also promotes excellent policymaking across the department and houses the Darlington Leadership Team, which works to ensure the successful delivery of the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC).
About the team
The Growth Delivery Unit (GDU) is a new team established to drive delivery of the Chancellor’s priorities and support her leadership of the growth mission – the government’s ambition to grow the UK economy. We do that by combining policy, analytical, project management and data science skills to monitor the progress of policies and projects from announcement to actually delivering real-world outcomes; identify when and why progress is being blocked; and intervene to overcome those barriers. This role is part of our recruitment to put the GDU on a permanent footing across both our London and Darlington offices.
We are a friendly team with a can-do attitude. Our work can be fast paced but we work flexibly to support each other. We offer lots of development support to help you thrive. Diversity and team wellbeing are very important to us. Our work is relatable and interesting because it is focused on priority issues which are often in the news and have tangible impacts.
About the role
This is a new role providing the opportunity to drive delivery of the Chancellor’s priorities and shape the government’s approach to the growth mission, which involves fascinating policy areas with a real impact on the UK economy. We are keen to attract candidates from a range of different fields and are primarily looking for someone who can work with a range of stakeholders and deploy strong organisation and coordination skills to deliver high-quality results in a busy and uncertain environment.
The post holder will have opportunities to influence ministers, senior officials, and special advisers and will need to collaborate with colleagues across the Treasury, other Government departments, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate does not need to have worked with Ministers or civil servants previously but must be able to demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively. They will also experience working closely with colleagues with varied skillsets and gain insights into a broad range of growth-related policies, mission-led government, and how to ensure policy is implemented and delivered effectively.
This role will be part of the branch which monitors the delivery of the Chancellor’s growth mission priority policies and projects, and helps solve any problems, barriers, and risks to delivery. This is a new role so its responsibilities will inevitably evolve slightly over time as the job and the GDU develops and the role holder should be willing and excited for that. At the outset, the post holder will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Range E/Grade 7 line manager in planning and managing regular complex information-gathering processes across government to monitor project delivery. Currently this means assisting with and leading elements of the process to collate weekly updates on the delivery progress of the Chancellor’s top priority growth projects and policies; and working with the analysis and data science branch to continuously improve the process and automate elements.
- Building and managing relationships across government to support this process and wider collaboration.
- Developing an understanding of the policies and projects being monitored, the wider growth mission, and political and strategic drivers to support effective communication of these topics; identify strategically important issues; and spot risks and blockers to delivery progress.
- Working with colleagues across government to come up with effective and creative solutions to problems and barriers to delivery.
- Aiding their Range E/ Grade 7 line manager in effectively communicating delivery updates and proposed solutions to senior officials, special advisors, and ministers, including the Chancellor, verbally and in writing. Work with the analysis and data science branch to communicate via innovative presentational products such as project dashboards when appropriate. Currently we have a weekly Director General (senior official)/Special Adviser delivery stocktake meeting and a weekly Chancellor meeting led by the GDU Deputy Director. This role will be supporting preparation for these, including drafting speaking notes, annotated agendas, briefing notes etc. in partnership with/the oversight of the Range E line manager. This role will also produce a weekly email to seniors to increase the profile of the team and build/retain senior interest - supporting team leaders in communicating GDU’s role and responsibilities.
- Contributing to team culture and wellbeing - taking an active responsibility for the team’s knowledge management and supporting the induction of new team members.
- Other responsibilities may be added over time. This is a new role so it will likely evolve as the Growth Delivery Unit and its work develops, and applicants should be excited to help shape the role and take on new responsibilities where required, in discussion with their line manager and leadership team.
Candidate Drop-In Session – Microsoft Teams
The hiring manager will be running two candidate drop-in sessions 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.
Drop-In Session 1: Friday 8th November 13.00-13.45
Drop-In Session 2: Thursday 14th November 17.00-17.45
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 James Hynard at James.Hynard@hmtreasury.gov.uk
Person specification
The Growth Delivery Unit team are strongly committed to learning and development and are more interested in your aptitude and attitude than very specific pre-existing expertise. On-the-job training, mentorship and support can be provided for the right applicant. We value enthusiasm, aptitude for growth, and diversity of thought and experience, along with the skills and experience outlined. If you are interested but feel you don't yet meet every single requirement, please speak to the hiring manager James Hynard.
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.
Essential criteria:
- Ability to plan, flex and prioritise a broad workload to deliver consistently high-quality work in a busy and uncertain environment. (Delivering at Pace)
- Ability to build and maintain large networks, and work collaboratively with others to get participation in processes, source information, spot problems, and problem solve. (Working Together)
- Ability to build understanding of a wide range of policy and project areas quickly and political awareness to identify the strategic points and systemic issues arising from a lot of information (Seeing the Big Picture).
The lead criterion is: Ability to plan, flex and prioritise a broad workload to deliver consistently high-quality work in a busy and uncertain environment. (Delivering at Pace)
If we receive large volumes of applications, we will conduct an initial sift on the lead criterion only.
Candidate Guidance Support Session
We will be running an overview of Success Profiles and the STAR approach including top tips for the application and interview process and an opportunity to ask general questions around our recruitment practices. Please note that this session is not role specific, so we will be unable to answer specific questions about roles we are advertising. If you would like to join us, please use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Thursday 14th November at 12:30: Join the meeting now
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Seeing the Big Picture
Benefits
- 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
Recruitment Timeline
Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024
Shortlisting: w/c 18th & 25th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 2nd December 2024
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.
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 Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
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, 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 HMTSecurityVetting@hmtreasury.gov.uk
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Job contact :
- Name : James Hynard
- Email : James.Hynard@hmtreasury.gov.uk
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