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HM Treasury
This post can be based in London (1 Horse Guards Road), Norwich (Rosebery Court) or Darlington (Feethams House).
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.
We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a cross-government hub bringing people together to tackle key national issues while working closer to the communities we serve.
Every day, HM Treasury receives a variety of correspondence enquiries, spanning a range of policy issues, which makes it an exciting and interesting place to work, particularly around events such as the Budget!
As a Correspondence Drafter you will directly be involved in the identifying of specific policies with regards to correspondence and assist in the drafting of accurate replies on behalf of ministers. You will be required to engage with a wide variety of colleagues and management regarding Treasury policies as well as communicate with other Government departments and ministerial private offices.
As a Correspondence Drafter, You Will:
Draft high quality, accurate replies to various types of correspondence, working closely with policy teams and Other Government departments to ensure the issues raised are addressed accurately and sensitively.
Ensure that the departments timescales are adhered to during the handling, drafting, and responding of all correspondence and information requests.
Work as a team to accurately assess all incoming correspondence so that it is allocated to the correct team for a response.
Engage confidently with senior managers, policy teams, Special Advisors and Private Offices to maintain CEU’s wider departmental relationships.
Develop your own skills to provide flexible cover across CEU as the need arises and be prepared to contribute to high priority tasks when requested by a manager.
Embrace change and technology, be able to adapt quickly to innovation and automation of processes.CEU is a diverse and inclusive team, and we are keen to encourage applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences.
It’s not essential to have prior experience of working in a correspondence team, but we will be asking candidates to demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new processes, work at pace and balance a number of deadlines under pressure, as well as being proactive with their own development.
As a Treasury employee, you will have access to training to grow your skillset for future roles in an encouraging and supportive environment. In CEU you will be supported and encouraged to attend training, seek extra responsibilities, and work towards development objectives based on areas of work that interest you.
Candidate Drop-In SessionThe hiring manager will be running a candidate drop-in session to give you greater insight about the role and HM Treasury, and ask any questions you might have. If you would like to join us, use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Monday 13th July at 4pm teams linkhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372295064878092?p=6wKhVAAmPLh5yFCwnMIf you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date, please contact Sheila Darling (Sheila.darling@hmtreasury.gov.uk)Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Every day, HM Treasury receives a variety of correspondence enquiries, spanning a range of policy issues, which makes it an exciting and interesting place to work, particularly around events such as the Budget!
As a Correspondence Drafter you will directly be involved in the identifying of specific policies with regards to correspondence and assist in the drafting of accurate replies on behalf of ministers. You will be required to engage with a wide variety of colleagues and management regarding Treasury policies as well as communicate with other Government departments and ministerial private offices.
As a Correspondence Drafter, You Will:
Draft high quality, accurate replies to various types of correspondence, working closely with policy teams and Other Government departments to ensure the issues raised are addressed accurately and sensitively.
Ensure that the departments timescales are adhered to during the handling, drafting, and responding of all correspondence and information requests.
Work as a team to accurately assess all incoming correspondence so that it is allocated to the correct team for a response.
Engage confidently with senior managers, policy teams, Special Advisors and Private Offices to maintain CEU’s wider departmental relationships.
Develop your own skills to provide flexible cover across CEU as the need arises and be prepared to contribute to high priority tasks when requested by a manager.
Embrace change and technology, be able to adapt quickly to innovation and automation of processes.CEU is a diverse and inclusive team, and we are keen to encourage applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences.
It’s not essential to have prior experience of working in a correspondence team, but we will be asking candidates to demonstrate an ability to quickly learn new processes, work at pace and balance a number of deadlines under pressure, as well as being proactive with their own development.
As a Treasury employee, you will have access to training to grow your skillset for future roles in an encouraging and supportive environment. In CEU you will be supported and encouraged to attend training, seek extra responsibilities, and work towards development objectives based on areas of work that interest you.
Candidate Drop-In SessionThe hiring manager will be running a candidate drop-in session to give you greater insight about the role and HM Treasury, and ask any questions you might have. If you would like to join us, use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Monday 13th July at 4pm teams linkhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372295064878092?p=6wKhVAAmPLh5yFCwnMIf you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date, please contact Sheila Darling (Sheila.darling@hmtreasury.gov.uk)Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
The panel will review applications and invite those that best demonstrate evidence of the shortlisting criteria below for interview. Please keep this in mind when writing your application.
Please note that only applications submitted through Civil Service Jobs will be accepted.
Managing a quality service - Ability to manage case work and draft high-quality written communications methodically, accurately, and sensitively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Working together - Ability to successfully collaborate with others and develop and maintain excellent working relationships.
Seeing the Big Picture - Ability to improve a service in accordance with the needs of customers and stakeholders, and to understand how this affects the wider businessThe lead criterion is: Managing a Quality ServiceIf we receive a high volume of applications, we’ll first sift using the lead criterion only. Those meeting the minimum score will then be assessed against all remaining criteria.
Interview StageIf You Are Successful At The Application Stage, You Will Be Invited To Interview Where You Will Be Assessed Against The Following Criteria:
BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Managing a Quality ServiceWorking TogetherSeeing the Big PictureDelivering at PaceWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King’s birthday.
Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).
Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.
You can review HM Treasury’s full offer here.
Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.
Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
The reference to Experience above is system generated. For this role, experience is not assessed at any stage. We will ask for some CV details in your application form, but this is for reference only and will not be scored.
Candidate GuidancePlease review the candidate guidance for an overview of the Success Profiles and STAR approach, along with top tips for applications and interviews.
Closing date: 22nd July 2026 before 23:55Shortlisting: w/c 27th July 2026Interviews: w/c 10th August 2026This timeline is indicative and may be subject to change. We will inform you if there is a substantial change to the recruitment timeline.
If your contact details change at any time during the selection process, please ensure you update your Civil Service Jobs Profile.
Reserve ListsYou will be placed on a reserve list if your application is successful, but we cannot offer you a role immediately. Where more than one location has been advertised, candidates will be posted in merit order by location. You will be asked to provide your location preference on your application form. Please note that a place on the reserve list does not guarantee an offer.
If you are offered a role in your first preferred location and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe, you will be removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Those on the reserve list may also be approached for similar roles at a lower grade. If you are offered a role at a lower grade and choose to decline, you can remain on the reserve list.
Internal Fraud Database CheckCandidates cannot apply to roles in the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Successful candidates will be subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database. This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This also applies to those who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the database will be refused employment.
National Security Vetting Everyone working with government assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Additionally, successful candidates will be subject to National Security Vetting.
The level of security vetting required for this role is Counter-Terrorist CheckTo allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, applicants will need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 out of the past 5 years. You will be asked to provide residency information within your application form, and eligibility for national security vetting will be checked once the advert closing date has passed.
In certain circumstances, for example if you have been working abroad on a government posting, a lack of residency would not be a bar to security clearance however the Department will need to consider eligibility on a case-by-case basis once the advert closing date has passed.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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