HM Treasury

About HM Treasury

Everything that we do at HM Treasury is intrinsically linked to everyday life in the UK. Our work covers important policy areas such as housing, education, health, local government, policing and pensions. We also support the wider economy by funding growth and business innovation to put the UK economy on a sustainable footing.

As a Policy Adviser, you’ll become a specialist in a particular policy area. Your job will be to provide the government of the day with the best advice possible, to help them to make decisions in the best interests of the public we serve. And your work will have a direct impact on the lives of millions of people.

No two days are the same for a Policy Adviser. One day you might be analysing data, coordinating both short and long-term projects, the next you could be in Parliament supporting Ministers in a debate. You can expect to write briefings for Ministers and senior managers, and respond to written questions from MPs or members of the public. Throughout your time on the Graduate Development Programme, you’ll work with all sorts of government departments, external organisations and individuals to debate and craft the policy we deliver. Whatever your area of policy, you’ll enjoy real responsibility, challenge and fulfilment that we don’t think you can find anywhere else.

Working with the mentorship and support of a manager and wider team, previous Policy Advisers have:

• Developed the Government’s first Islamic Finance bond
• Contributed to the development of the UK’s future customs and trade policy
• Developed regional devolution agreements, devolving powers to local areas

Policy Advisers can join us in either our London or Darlington offices on permanent contracts. So, as long as you complete your six-month probation period, you’ll remain a permanent staff member after completing the graduate programme.racts. So, as long as you complete your six-month probation period, you’ll remain a permanent staff member after completing the graduate programme.