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About HM Treasury

If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth.

Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more.

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 stronger and better at developing policy that reflects the needs of every community. We embrace different views and experiences and value the new 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 regardless of disability, gender, age ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.

We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a pioneering new cross-government hub which brings people together to play an active role in the most important issues of the day whilst working closer to the communities we serve. The campus provides the opportunity for people from all over the UK to help shape the future of the country, and our flexible working practices ensure you can collaborate effectively with our partners. It’s central government, made more accessible to you!

About the Group

International Group

Do you want to advise ministers on promoting and protecting the UK’s economy and its competitiveness internationally in a fast-changing environment? If so, read on!

International Group provides opportunities to work on areas including - spending control on international development, trade policy, climate change, health, cooperation on Ukraine, economic security, financial sanctions and tackling illicit finance. We also manage economic relationships with Europe, US, China and other advanced economies and emerging markets.

We build relationships with external and international partners and represent the UK in a range of international groupings and institutions, including the G7, the G20, the International Monetary Fund and at some of the Multilateral Development Banks. We also analyse international comparisons and the wider global economic context, including for fiscal events. Although international travel is an important part of some roles, it is not required for every role in the group and will be specified if required.

The Team

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been operational since March 2016 and has quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of financial foreign and national security policy.

OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and guidance to help them follow the law. It works closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues across Whitehall and beyond to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and enforced. OFSI has important partner relationships in the regulated financial services sector, the primary implementers of financial sanctions, and is an integral part of the
sanctions community worldwide.

There are currently c.30 financial sanctions regimes, including sanctions relating to AQ/ISIL, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Syria and Libya, and new regimes have been added to address corruption, human rights abuses and the threat of cybercrime. Approximately 3000 individuals and entities are targets of financial sanctions. OFSI also implements domestic HM Treasury counter-terrorist financial sanction designations.

The UK, alongside international partners, has introduced an unprecedented package of sanctions measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. OFSI sits at the heart of the UK Government’s response and is significantly enhancing its resources and capabilities to ensure effective enforcement: we have expanded from 44 to over 100 full time employees and strengthened our powers through the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022.

OFSI is a diverse and friendly team working across a number of specialist branches. We offer an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces. We support a good work-life balance and work flexibly.

You can read more about OFSI on our gov.uk pages: https://www.gov.uk/ofsi

About the Job

As part of the Integrated Review refresh, the Prime Minister allocated funding to improve the effectiveness and deterrent effect of UK sanctions and wider economic deterrence, boosting diplomatic and economic tools to respond to and deter hostile acts.

These are new roles which will give successful candidates the opportunity to shape HMG’s approach to enforcing sanctions and countering circumvention.

We are seeking five high performing and self-motivated Range Ds (HEO/SEO) to lead on challenging, but rewarding programmes of work, as the UK continues to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Please indicate if you prefer any of the roles listed at interview.

These are exciting, diverse roles, that will provide opportunities for the post-holder to work at the forefront of financial sanctions implementation. These roles will suit candidates with experience of working on economic crime, engaging with a range of Whitehall stakeholders and international powers and delivering crosscutting HMG priorities.

We are looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, who are motivated to come and work with us, and who can demonstrate an ability to quickly develop an understanding of a complex and sensitive area.

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, it is critical the UK Government has the right enforcement capabilities in place to achieve an effective financial sanctions regime. This is why OFSI has been allocated funding from the newly announced Economic Deterrence Initiative to develop the capabilities needed to address financial sanctions circumvention.

Key responsibilities for these roles will be:

1 x Intelligence Adviser, International enforcement and counter – circumvention
1. Identifying, scoping and planning the delivery of key operational and strategic intelligence tools and ensuring the tools are being effectively utilised.
2. Developing core intelligence products on financial sanctions circumvention activities, patterns and typologies and work with HMRC, where appropriate, on analysis at the nexus of trade and finance.
3. Inform a cross-government strategic approach by ensuring OFSI analysis complements and adds to Whitehall efforts on countering circumvention and international engagement.

2 x Policy Advisers, International enforcement and counter – circumvention
1. Lead input into multilateral sanctions circumvention forums such as Russian Elites, Proxies and Oligarchs Task Force (REPO) and the G7 Enforcement Coordination Mechanism where OFSI is the HMT lead.
2. Develop processes for smooth and effective information sharing with the private sector and other jurisdictions on circumvention activities and patterns.
3. Support the Branch Head in developing necessary project management functions and governance structures for working with Whitehall colleagues with an interest in sanctions circumvention including FCDO, HMRC and DBT.

2 x Policy Advisers, Export controls and financial sanctions
1. Scope and deliver case for practical HMG interventions including tools to prevent and disrupt breaches of financial sanctions at the border.
2. Increase the intelligence available to Whitehall for launching proactive investigations into sanctions breaches and offences.
3. Increase the oversight of good movements and associated reputational risks for HMG, working hand in hand with HMRC and DBT colleagues.

Prior knowledge of economic security including sanctions would be an asset - but is not necessary for the purpose of starting the role.

OFSI colleagues can be involved in a wide range of activities and can get to meet many different people and organisations. Owing to the nature of these posts, successful candidates will undergo Security Check (SC) security clearance before starting in post. The post holder may also be expected to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance once in post. Applications are welcome from those without current DV.

You have the option of being based in our London or Darlington office when you start with us. You’ll be asked to specify which of these office locations you would like to be based at when you submit your application.

If we do not have a role available for you to fill immediately, you can be kept on a reserve list for up to 12 months if you wish. You will be asked about this at the end of the recruitment process.

Candidate Drop-In Session

We will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about HM Treasury and the recruitment process. If you would like to join us, then use the appropriate link below to join the call at the right time.

17th August 2023 11:00 – 12:00hrs Click here to join the meeting

If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date for applications to find out more about the job, please contact Julia Maj, [email protected]

We are looking for the below skills, experience and behaviours and we will ask you to demonstrate these in your application form. Please review the Candidate FAQ document that is attached to the advert for guidance on how to complete your application form.

You will be assessed on the following criteria:

1. Analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decisions. Present reasonable conclusions from a wide range of complex and sometimes incomplete evidence (Making effective decisions)

2. Ability to scope, shape and influence the strategic direction of policy work, including by understanding and reflecting the wider context and priorities (Seeing the Big Picture)

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrable ability to engage with and influence a variety of internal and external partners through clear, persuasive messaging and advice, flexing communication style appropriately (Communicating and influencing)

The lead criteria is: Making effective decisions

If we receive large volumes of applications, we will conduct an initial sift on the lead criteria only.

Candidate Guidance Support Session

We will be running an overview of Success Profiles and the STAR approach; top tips for the application and interview process and an opportunity to ask general questions around our recruitment practices. If you would like to join us, then use the link below to join the call at the right time.

Tuesday 15th August 17:00 Click here to join the meeting
Friday 1st September 12:30 Click here to join the meeting

At interview stage, you will be assessed on the below criteria:

• Strengths
• Behaviours:
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant)

• Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)

• Generous parental and adoption leave package

• Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room

• Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving

• Access to a retail discounts and cashback site

• A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes

• 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 and belief network).

Flexible working arrangements: HM Treasury views flexible working as essential in enabling us to recruit and retain talented people, ensuring that they are able to enjoy a long-lasting career with us. All employees have the right to apply for flexible working and there are a range of options available including; working from home, compressed hours and job sharing.

HM Treasury operates an office based working approach across all Treasury sites - Darlington, London, and Norwich, with the expectation of achieving 50% attendance in the office as a minimum requirement, along with the flexibility of working remotely. This blended working approach allows you to work collaboratively, meet stakeholders face to face, support others and promotes a healthy work life balance (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. All our offices have been recently modernised and designed to collaborate and connect with colleagues as well as desk and quiet space to allow a range of ways to work.

Job contact :

Name :
Julia Maj
Email :
[email protected]

Recruitment team

Email :
[email protected]