Are you looking to join a welcoming,friendly and diverse team, working at the heart of Government'seconomic and fiscal objectives? If so, we'd love to hear fromyou!
Aboutthe Team
The Corporate Tax (CT)team work on high-profile and politically important policy measuresthat are central to the government’s economic and fiscalobjectives. This might be encouraging business investment,improving the UK’s international competitiveness, protecting theUK’s tax base or finding new ways of raising revenue.
Our work can bedynamic and fast paced with short deadlines at times. The focus ison tax areas that are technical but equally prone to hit thenewspaper headlines, meaning the work is relatable and veryexciting. You will be given lots of support and on the job trainingto help you develop the skillsneeded.
Aboutthe Role
We are looking for aPolicy Adviser to join our team’s Strategy Branch, which isresponsible for the domestic CT system and a range of other taxesincluding the Digital Services tax and Electricity Generator Levy.
This role isstretching and provides a great opportunity to work on high-profileissues that have a direct impact on the government’s finances, oncompanies, and on the UK’s attractiveness as a place to dobusiness. Our work frequently changes at short notice in responseto ministerial requests and collaborator engagement, which drawsattention to new policy challenges.
Keyaccountabilities
* Understandingand advising ministers on emerging issues in Corporation Tax,working closely with HMRC policypartners
* Leading on analysis, projectmanagement, SPB processes, and advice to ministers on specificCorporation Tax measures in the Budget process and FinanceBills
* Taking forward elements of policy on thefuture of Corporation Tax
* Working with the restof HMT and other government departments to explain the CorporationTax system and impact on theirobjectives
Theseaccountabilities may change over time to reflect ministerialpriorities, and the needs of the wider CT team. The post will nothave any formal line management responsibility but there will beopportunities to develop skills in mentoring colleagues and leadingprojects.
Aboutyou
Our ideal candidate will beskilled at analysing and using a range of relevant information tosupport your decision making. You’ll have a straightforward, honestand engaging communication style and able to maximise the impact ofyour message, as well as remaining alert to emerging trends andissues which might impact your workarea.
Aboutus
HM Treasury is proud of adiverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness andthe promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know thathaving a range of experiences, ways of working and thinking makesus a stronger organisation, better at developing policy that isreflective of the communities we serve. We embrace different viewsand experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from avariety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcomeapplications from candidates who have not previously worked for theCivil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrableskills, people from all backgrounds andcircumstances.
Someof the Benefits our peoplelove!
* 25 daysannual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus 8 publicholidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacyarrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operateflexitime systems, allowing you to take up to an additional 2 daysoff each month.
* Flexible working patterns(part-time, job-share, compressedhours).
* Generous parental leave andadoption leave packages.
* A Civil ServicePension which provides an attractive pension, benefits fordependants and average employer contributions of27%
* Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrificescheme and season ticket advances.
* A RentalDeposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits forprivately rented homes.
* Access to HMTreasury’s benefits portal allowing you access to a range ofdiscount codes for online shopping.
* A range ofactive staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, musicsociety, sports and social club) and diversity
* Access to a range of allowances if eligibilityapplies. These include profession relatedallowances.
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Formore information about the role and how to apply, please follow theapplylink.
Ifyou need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selectionprocess, please tell us about this in your online application form,or speak to the HM Treasury Recruitmentteam.