Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£44,074 per annum

About the Role
Working at HM Treasury puts you at the heart of government, making a difference to the UK economy and people’s lives across the UK. You will join the State Pensions and Pensioner Benefits branch at an exciting time, working in a high-profile policy area with wide-reaching implications. The role involves managing a spending portfolio valued at over £150 billion per annum, projected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Recent work includes launching the independent State Pension age review, correcting historic State Pension underpayments, advising ministers on the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) annual uprating review, and reforming Winter Fuel Payments.

This dynamic and cross-cutting role offers exposure to policy issues across HM Treasury and the opportunity to develop core policymaking skills. Key responsibilities include strategic reform of the State Pension system to ensure sustainability and fairness, advising ministers ahead of and between fiscal events, driving value for money through Treasury approval processes and efficiency savings, and working closely with DWP and other partners to develop detailed policy proposals. You will also contribute to a well-rounded pensions strategy alongside colleagues covering private pensions and welfare spending.

HM Treasury is a high-performing, inclusive, and sociable workplace with offices across London, Darlington, Norwich, Birmingham, and Leeds, working seamlessly as one Treasury. This role offers the chance to influence decisions that directly affect the UK’s prosperity and public finances.

Experience
No prior policy or pensions experience is required. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who bring enthusiasm and motivation to the role.

About you
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence others.
- Ability to use relevant quantitative and qualitative information to support decisions.
- Ability to deliver timely, quality results with focus and drive, even under pressure.
- Motivated, proactive, and able to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
- Willingness to develop core policymaking skills and build a network of partners across government.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required to succeed in this role.