Location
Elgin Ave., London, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£49,500 per annum

About the Role
If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives, HM Treasury offers an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, you will collaborate across departments to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth. Our work spans protecting customers through financial sector regulation, reducing carbon emissions, creating a greener economy, promoting British trade globally, and supporting jobs and growth across the country.

As a Senior Debt Policy and Practice Adviser, you will play a central role in crafting policies that ensure efficient, fair, and effective debt management throughout government. This role allows you to influence practices across departments, develop positive relationships, and lead initiatives that safeguard public finances while promoting fair outcomes for individuals and businesses.

You will progress the function’s work in preventing avoidable debt by embedding risk identification and prevention into new policy builds, including developing training campaigns for civil servants and designing flexible payment systems. You will collaborate with the Professions team to maintain effective communication channels, provide regular updates aligned with Government Debt Management Function (GDMF) priorities, and promote collaboration and standards.

Leading discrete projects supporting the implementation of the 2026-30 Government Debt Strategy, you will adapt approaches to accommodate different debt types and departmental needs. Building and maintaining positive relationships across teams, government departments, and external collaborators will be key to ensuring alignment with government strategic priorities.

You will maintain an up-to-date repository of debt-related policies and provide expert advice to departments, Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs), and Ministers as required. Managing press and public enquiries in collaboration with the HM Treasury Press Office to ensure accurate and timely responses will also be part of your responsibilities.

Fostering an inclusive and effective team environment by being adaptable in your responsibilities and supporting the wellbeing of all team members is essential to this role.

Please note that specific responsibilities may change in line with the needs of the role and function.

Experience
Demonstrated experience in policy formulation and collaboration across government sectors.
Strong collaborator management and problem-solving skills.
Experience drafting compelling narratives, general communications, policy, or guidance across a wide variety of stakeholders.

About you
You are an exceptionally skilled professional with a proven track record in policy development and debt management. Your strong communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships will help you drive forward ambitious projects. You possess the determination to tackle challenges head-on and implement effective solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting effective debt management practices and ensuring fair outcomes for all.

Qualifications
Understanding of debt management methods and their effects on individuals and businesses.
Ability to clearly communicate ideas both in writing and in person.
A drive to successfully implement ideas and overcome challenges.