Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This post is based in Darlington (Feethams House). About the job Job summary 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. 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 Group Ministerial and Communications (MinComm) The Ministerial and Communications Group sits at the heart of the Treasury. If you are interested in the inner workings of government, meeting ministers, senior officials and liaising with the press then this could be the place for you We are a friendly and inclusive Group working on some of the most exciting issues of the day, bringing together work from across the rest of the department and engaging closely with partners across Whitehall and beyond. We provide support to ministers, through ministerial offices. We act as Treasury's external face, through the Press Office and Communications team. We are responsible for managing the department, through our support for the Permanent Secretary, the Second Permanent Secretaries, the Treasury Board, and the Executive Management Board (EMB), and our ownership of Treasury governance structures. About the Team The Public Appointments & Corporate Governance Team is a recently created team within the MinComm Group that is led by an E2 (this role), and consist of two branches: The Corporate Governance branch, which is an established team consisting of a Head of Governance, two governance officers and a conflicts officer. Together they play a critical role in enabling the strategic oversight of the department, overseeing all aspects of the departments governance processes, including acting as the secretariat to the Executive Management Board and Treasury Board and their sub-committees, and owning the relationship with departmental non-executive directors. The Public Appointments branch, which consists of three other individuals, who provide a centre of expertise on public appointments within HMT and guide the process for all the appointments HMT is responsible for, including some of the most high-profile roles with huge national significance, such as the Governor of the Bank of England. About the Job This is an exciting role at the heart of the Treasury. Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Permanent Secretary, the postholder will play a key role in ensuring the senior echelons of the department are focusing on the key strategic issues discussing the right issues at the right time. HM Treasury is responsible for some of the most important public appointments across government, including the Governor and Deputy Governors of the Bank of England. It is essential that these campaigns are run effectively to ensure that the best possible candidates are secured. This is a critical role, which oversees all aspects of this process. This role will also play a key part in the leadership of the Ministerial & Communications Group. They will be an active member of the Group Management Team and will particularly be expected to provide corporate leadership to those based in Darlington, where they will be the most senior member of the group. The key accountabilities of the post are: Providing inclusive and effective leadership and management to the Public Appointments and Corporate Governance Team, as well as supportive line management of four DGs private offices. Together this will mean line management or countersigning management of fifteen people of varying grades. These are distinct teams, and strong leadership will be required to build a unified and supporting team culture. Leading all aspects of the public appointments process to ensure that all appointments are completed effectively and in line with best practice, also leading on engagement with the Cabinet Office and the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Working closely with ministers, special advisers, and No.10 to secure the best candidates in the necessary timeframes. Being responsible for the Corporate Governance team working with the Executive Management Board to ensure that the departments governance is effective and that the relevant boards and committees are operating in a joined up and strategic manner, discussing pertinent issues at the right times. Playing a key part in the overall leadership of the expanded Leadership & Governance team. Working with the (Deputy Director) Chief of Staff and Private Secretary to the Permanent Secretary, this individual will develop the culture and ethos of the L&G team, ensuring an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere where everyone feels motivated and able to deliver. Contributing to the Ministerial and Communications groups corporate agenda, including building a supportive and inclusive team culture for all those in the group based in Darlington. The post holder will also contribute to the development of the wider Darlington Economic Campus, through active membership of the Campus Senior Leadership Team. 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, then use the appropriate link below to join the call at the right time. 14th January 2025 14:00 15:00 Join the meeting now 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 Jonathan Crisp ) Person specification Your application will consist of a CV and a 750-word personal statement. Your CV should consist of your career history, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will not be scored, but instead will be used to provide further context on your personal statement, and support conversations at interview. Your personal statement should demonstrate evidence of how you meet the criteria listed below: Essential: A proven ability to lead and motivate a large and diverse team and oversee the delivery of a high-quality service to senior stakeholders. Whilst being able to independently make sound judgements about a wide range of issues and communicate and defend these to seniors. Excellent communication and influencing skills and an ability to use these to deliver your objectives even during difficult times. Experience of navigating governance or public appointments processes in a large organisation and an understanding of their importance. 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. Thursday 16 th January 2025 12:30-13:15 Join the meeting now Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £67,520, HM Treasury contributes £19,560 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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, its 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 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. 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 This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Recruitment Timeline Closing date: 19th January 2025 Shortlisting: w/c 20th January 2025 Interviews: w/c 27th January 2025 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. Reserve Lists You will be placed on a reserve list if your application is successful, but we cannot offer you a post immediately. Where more than one location has been advertised, candidates will be approached for roles in merit order according to the first preferred location stated on your application form. Please note that a place on the reserve list does not guarantee an offer. We would still encourage you to apply for other HM Treasury opportunities that you are interested in. If you are offered a role in your first preferred location and you decline the offer or you are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe, you will be removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances. Those on the reserve list may also be approached for similar roles at a lower grade. If you are offered a role at a lower grade and choose to decline, you can remain on the reserve list. 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, for example if you have been working abroad on a government posting, 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 HMTSecurityVettinghmtreasury.gov.uk Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Jonathan Crisp Email : Jonathan.crisphmtreasury.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : hrrecruitmenthmtreasury.gov.uk Further information Complaints Process: Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email at: hrrecruitmenthmtreasury.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. 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