· Salary: London: £70,520 - £73,500 / National: £67,520 - £70,500. · Contract Type: Permanent · Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. · Location: London or Darlington 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 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 cross-government effort to drive sustained economic growth. 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 Job In this role, you will: 1. Leading a team managing frequent complex information-gathering processes across government to monitor project delivery. This includes collating 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. 2. Building an extensive network and strong working relationships across key partners and coordinating work to ensure the GDU works collaboratively and in alignment with colleagues. Working with colleagues across government to come up with effective and creative solutions to problems and barriers to delivery. 3. Advising senior officials, Special Advisors, the Chancellor and other ministers on how the Growth Delivery Unit’s (GDU) role and responsibilities should evolve and how it should work with partners to continue operating effectively and adding maximum value as the Chancellor’s priorities and the growth mission develop. 4. Leading GDU’s contribution to key governance processes and fora, including leading team to deliver excellent products for the delivery stocktakes for the Chancellor’s bi-monthly stocktake with the PM on the growth mission, and a monthly Growth Mission Board – a meeting of the ministers from the different departments across government who are involved in the growth mission. This role in the GDU’s senior management team is an opportunity to play a high-profile part in shaping the growth mission and driving delivery of the Chancellor’s priorities. The post-holder will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence ministers, senior officials, and special advisers. They will need to collaborate with colleagues across the Treasury, other government departments, and outside of government. They will also experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and gain insights into a broad range of growth-related policies, mission-led government, and ensuring policy is delivered effectively. This role will lead the Monitoring and Governance branch, which is central to the GDU’s work and engagement with the Chancellor. It is also vital to the effectiveness of the GDU given the complex and evolving landscape that it operates in. GDU is still evolving, so this role’s responsibilities will inevitably evolve over time and the role holder should be willing and excited for their responsibilities to change and expand as the job and the GDU develop. About You The post holder will lead a branch of five and contribute as part of the four-person Senior Management Team (SMT) to the successful running of the GDU. This responsibility includes working across SMT to ensure that resources match work priorities (and vice versa); that the strategic approach the team takes is effective; and that the team is an excellent and positive place to work, with a clear focus on development, inclusion and wellbeing. GDU are strongly committed to learning and development and are more interested in your aptitude and attitude than very specific pre-existing expertise. You do not need to have previous civil service experience or knowledge of government. 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. Some of the Benefits our people love · 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). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month · Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) · Generous parental and adoption leave packages · Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% · Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances · A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.