Head of Strategy and Delivery

Job Description

Head of Strategy & DeliveryDarlington, £49,500 - £54,000London, £52,500 - £57,000Working pattern:This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated.LocationThe post will be based in London(1 Horse Guards Road) and/or Darlington (Bishopsgate House until the office in central Darlington is established in 2022). Most Treasury employees will work a hybrid pattern, spending half their working week in the office and half working remotely. For a fulltime employee, this means spending 2-3 days a week in an office, on average.Are you someone who enjoys strategising and thinking creatively about organisational change If so, wed love to hear from you!Are you interested in playing a significant role in akey government Department that offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the decision making that affects the whole of the UK We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our International Group Team.What youll bring:We are looking for candidateswho enjoy collaborative working and the opportunities this brings to develop innovative approaches and solutions to some of the challenges we are facing. This will include developing toolkits and processes to keep us on track to achieve our objectives, andto collate information to keep ministers and senior officials updated on progress. While your responsibilities in this role may evolve in response to ministerial priorities and developments in the UKs relationship with the EU, the key accountabilities forthis role will include: You will be responsible for line managing in line with HMT values, creating a positive and inclusive environment and supporting staff through an ambitious and evolving environment. You will also be part of the management team for theEuropean Engagement Unit (totalling 11 staff) as well as the cross-team management cohort. Supporting the Head of Unit in monitoring and reviewing implementation of HMTs European engagement strategy, ensuring there is coherence across the department and effectivecollaboration with others in the UK and overseas. Co-leading the teams country leads network, providing guidance and support to desk officers in relation to developing and delivering engagement opportunities Building on ESEs network of contacts across Whitehall,British embassies in Europe, and European embassies in London, leading our work in establishing positive relationships to support the successful implementation of our departmental strategies.The Darlington Economic Campus is a pioneering new cross-governmenthub which will bring together people across departments and public organisations to play an active role in the most important economic issues of the day. The work of the Campus will make a real difference to people both across the UK and internationally. Therewill be substantial career opportunities and exciting prospects - a career at the Campus means you will be working at the heart of Government, with access to the benefits and fantastic opportunities offered by a civil service. This role is based at HM Treasuryand we will be joined on by campus by: Department for International Trade Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Office for National Statistics Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Department for EducationYou can find outmore information about Darlington here.HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that diversity of thought makes us a stronger organisation, betterat developing policy that is reflective of the communities we serve. We embrace different views and experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates whohave not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.Some of the Benefits ourpeople love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the Queens birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up toan additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions. Access to a cycle-to-worksalary 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 (e.g. women in the Treasury, ethnic minority network, LGBT* network, faith andbelief network)More information about the Treasury can be found here.For more information about the role, salary and benefits and how to apply please follow the "Apply" link. If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closingdate for applications to find out more about the job, please contact .uk.If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .ukOur recruitmentprocess 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 withthese principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email: .ukIf you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.