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If youre interested in making a difference to peoples 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.
HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, ways of working and thinking makes us stronger and better at developing policy that reflects the needs of every community. We embrace different views and experiences and value the new perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, gender, age ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.
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. Its central government, made more accessible to you!
Job description
About the International Group
Do you want to advise ministers on promoting and protecting the UKs 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
HM Treasury implements financial sanctions in the UK, and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) fulfils this role on its behalf. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the industry and guidance to help them follow the law. OFSI works closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and policy colleagues across UK Government departments and beyond to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and enforced.
OFSI is a diverse and dynamic team of over 100 people, from a variety of backgrounds and professions. We offer an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. We strongly support a good work-life balance and flexible working is actively encouraged.
About the Job
We are recruiting for a Sanctions Adviser role based in our Operational Policy and Priority Projects branch, within the Treasurys Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a branch whose focus is on leading operational policy development and implementation, and taking forward strategic, high-priority projects. The role will be multifaceted and over the course of the time in post, the postholder is likely to gain experience across a range of fields including project delivery, strategic policy development, and operational policy delivery and implementation.
Previous experience of financial sanctions policy is not essential, although candidates will need to demonstrate an ability to quickly develop an understanding of the complexities and sensitivities of this area as well as ability to build relationships with key partners, whilst working on key projects and workstreams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in advancing strategic projects to ambitious timescales, such as working on new legislation, and recording operational policy decisions;
- Carrying out operational policy analysis on a wide variety of sanctions issues;
- Identifying trends and solutions in respect to operational policy matters, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and OFSI capabilities;
- Providing concise, accurate and timely advice to support Ministers and senior officials in making decisions, including by assessing legal, political and operational risk;
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with counterparts, in particular with FCDO and HM Treasury sanctions officials;
- Working flexibly across the branch, supporting a diverse range of strategic projects and operational policy work, adapting as priorities change.
Candidate Drop-In Session
We 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 the recruitment process. If you would like to join us, please use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Thursday 26th October: 14:30 to 15:30
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 Amelia Hacon: amelia.hacon@hmtreasury.gov.uk
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.
- An ability to identify and assess underlying risks and trends to support complex decision making (Making Effective Decisions)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrable ability to engage with and influence internal and external partners through clear, persuasive messaging (Communicating and Influencing)
- Ability to handle a varied workload in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive work and reactive tasks in order to meet immediate and longer-term goals (Delivering at Pace)
The lead criterion is: Making Effective Decisions
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; top tips for the application and interview process and an opportunity to ask general questions around our recruitment practices. If you would like to join us, then use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Candidate Guidance Support Session
We will be running an overview of Success Profiles and the STAR approach; top tips for the application and interview process and an opportunity to ask general questions around our recruitment practices. If you would like to join us, then use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
£7,227 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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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)
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Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
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Generous parental and adoption leave package
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Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room
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Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving
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Access to a retail discounts and cashback site
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A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes
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A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity (e.g. women in the Treasury, ethnic minority network, LGBT* network, faith and belief network).
Flexible working arrangements: HM Treasury views flexible working as essential in enabling us to recruit and retain talented people, ensuring that they are able to 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; working from home, compressed hours and job sharing.
HM Treasury operates an office based working approach across all Treasury sites – Darlington, London, and Norwich, with the expectation of achieving 50% attendance in the office as a minimum requirement, along with the flexibility of 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 everyones 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.
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Selection process details
Recruitment Timeline
Closing date: 5th November 2023
Shortlisting: w/c 6th November 2023
Interviews: w/c 27th November 2023
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.
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.
Individuals appointed to the Treasury Group will be subject to National Security Vetting. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out applicants will normally need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 out of the past 5 years. A lack of UK residency in itself is not always a bar to security clearance but the Department will need to consider eligibility on a case by case basis using all information that can be obtained following a successful application.
Everyone working with government assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.
For many roles, security clearance is also required. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements of the role before they can be appointed. The level of security clearance required for this role is Security Check (SC).
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
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Amelia Hacon
- Email : amelia.hacon@hmtreasury.gov.uk
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- Email : hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk
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