Are you looking to join a welcoming, friendly and diverse team, working at the heart of Government's economic and fiscal objectives? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Team
The Corporate Tax (CT) team work on high-profile and politically important policy measures that are central to the government's economic and fiscal objectives. This might be encouraging business investment, improving the UK's international competitiveness, protecting the UK's tax base or finding new ways of raising revenue.
Our work can be dynamic and fast paced with short deadlines at times. The focus is on tax areas that are technical but equally prone to hit the newspaper headlines, meaning the work is relatable and very exciting. You will be given lots of support and on the job training to help you develop the skills needed.
About the Role
We are looking for a Policy Adviser to join our team's Strategy Branch, which is responsible for the domestic CT system and a range of other taxes including the Digital Services tax and Electricity Generator Levy.
This role is stretching and provides a great opportunity to work on high-profile issues that have a direct impact on the government's finances, on companies, and on the UK's attractiveness as a place to do business. Our work frequently changes at short notice in response to ministerial requests and collaborator engagement, which draws attention to new policy challenges.
Key accountabilities:
- Understanding and advising ministers on emerging issues in Corporation Tax, working closely with HMRC policy partners
- Leading on analysis, project management, SPB processes, and advice to ministers on specific Corporation Tax measures in the Budget process and Finance Bills
- Taking forward elements of policy on the future of Corporation Tax
- Working with the rest of HMT and other government departments to explain the Corporation Tax system and impact on their objectives
These accountabilities may change over time to reflect ministerial priorities, and the needs of the wider CT team. The post will not have any formal line management responsibility but there will be opportunities to develop skills in mentoring colleagues and leading projects.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be skilled at analysing and using a range of relevant information to support your decision making. You'll have a straightforward, honest and engaging communication style and able to maximise the impact of your message, as well as remaining alert to emerging trends and issues which might impact your work area.
About us
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 having a range of experiences, ways of working and thinking makes us a stronger organisation, better at 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 who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances.
Some of the Benefits our people love!
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days 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 you to take up to an additional 2 days off each month.
- Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, compressed hours).
- Generous parental leave and adoption leave packages.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%
- Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
- A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
- Access to HM Treasury's benefits portal allowing you access to a range of discount codes for online shopping.
- A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity Access to a range of allowances if eligibility applies. These include profession related allowances.
For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
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