Strategic Policy Advisor – Contingency Planning (Non-Banks)

HM Treasury; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government financial agency is seeking a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Policy Advisor to work with financial projects and respond to stability events. The role involves monitoring risks to non-bank financial firms and leading projects on operational resilience. Ideal candidates should have strong stakeholder management skills, able to evaluate information and communicate effectively. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and a substantial pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

Flexible working patterns

Generous parental leave packages

Defined Benefit pension scheme with 28% employer contribution

Access to cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to form effective partnerships and relationships with stakeholders.
• Evaluate complex information and evidence.
• Communicate recommendations in an accessible way.
• Manage competing priorities to deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Executive Officer to monitor risks to non-bank financial firms.
• Assist in contingency planning and crisis management.
• Lead project work in the Contingency Planning Unit.

Skills

Effective partnership and stakeholder management

Evaluation of complex information

Communication of recommendations

Priority management

Job description

A government financial agency is seeking a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Policy Advisor to work with financial projects and respond to stability events. The role involves monitoring risks to non-bank financial firms and leading projects on operational resilience. Ideal candidates should have strong stakeholder management skills, able to evaluate information and communicate effectively. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and a substantial pension scheme.