" I would recommend the Treasury as a
really dynamic and fun place to work."
HM Treasury is a lively and fast-paced place
to work and has an extremely wide remit
covering everything to do with financial or
economic policy. There are 1,200 people
working at the Treasury, so it is a relatively
small government department and is located
at ultra modern offices overlooking St. James'
Park in London.
We are committed to representing a diverse
workforce and providing a mutually rewarding
career experience. Our employees bring with
them valuable qualifications, experience and
skills from previous employment or outside
interests. And in return, we offer a wide
range of opportunities and benefits.
But don't just take our word for it, to give you
some idea of what it's like to work at the HM
Treasury we have asked some of our graduate
entrants to share their experiences with you.
Miranda, Policy Advisor, HM Treasury
For me, the exciting thing about being at the
Treasury is working on issues that are a part
of political and public debate - it's fascinating
to see how this affects policy making, and
working in this kind of environment can
make for fast-paced and exciting work.
The most enjoyable part for me so far has
been the Budget - it's hard work in the
period leading up to Budgets and Pre-
Budget Reports, but there is a great sense of
camaraderie as everyone is working towards
the same goal.
There is really no typical day here as roles
change as policy develops. Currently I'm
working on preparing a Bill for Parliament
- liaising with lawyers to draft the Bill and
drafting briefing for the ministers to use in
debates.
For a graduate in the Treasury the training
allowance is generous and there are very good
training opportunities - either through the
Civil Service or the Treasury's own courses.
Lucy, Policy analyst, Budget, Tax and Welfare
I wanted to join a department at the heart of
government, where I could gain real life policy
experience. As a Fast Streamer you are treated
on an equal basis to others of the same grade.
It's difficult to describe a typical day in
the office, but generally in my directorate
(Budget, Tax and Welfare) our workload
peaks during the period before each Budget
and Pre Budget Report, although this can
continue into the summer if you are taking
forward a particularly controversial measure.
If you are interested in policy I would
recommend HM Treasury above other
government departments, since nearly all
graduates are placed in policy roles and are
given responsibility from the day they start.
Although the learning curve is steep, support
is there to help you during the learning
process.
You don't have to worry if you haven't studied
economics or finance - some graduate roles are
specifically for economists, but the majority
are not. I studied languages, and although a
background in economics might have been
useful, it has not been a significant impediment.
In any case, there are plenty of training courses
available to fill in any gaps in your knowledge
which you might feel you have.
Louise, Assistant Economist, HM Treasury
A career within a government department
really appealed to me as a way to work on
issues that really matter to people. HM
Treasury is a high profile department which
has provided me with the opportunity to work
on challenging, topical and diverse policy
issues, which really make a difference.
A typical day can involve a huge range of
tasks. A large part of my work involves longterm
strategy projects as well as writing
briefings and attending meetings with senior
officials and ministers.
Working at HM Treasury has allowed me to
apply and develop my economic knowledge
in practical application by contributing to
policy decisions. As a graduate, HM Treasury
is a great place to work; there is a large degree
of responsibility, which challenges you, and
allows you to get involved in depth in a
project and makes the work interesting.
At HM Treasury you can expect to move
to another post after 12 or 18 months.
Opportunities are available within the
department or posts are advertised
government wide. Training and development
opportunities are excellent within HM
Treasury and are regarded as a key part of
objectives. It is possible to attend courses to
develop key skills such as communication,
through to those providing more detail on
the roles of Government, Parliament and the
Civil Service.
There are many opportunities to attend high
level seminars and discussions on new areas
of economic research and you will be working
alongside knowledgeable and experienced
colleagues. HM Treasury provides a great
insight into government policy development,
you will be involved in a variety of different
policy roles and you get to learn very quickly
about different subject areas.
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