Work Experience Opportunities
HM Treasury
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 6th May 2024
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HM Treasury is the government’s economic and finance ministry. We look after public spending, decide how money is raised from taxpayers, set the direction of the UK’s economic policy and work to create economic growth.
If you’re interested in discovering how civil servants make a difference to people’s lives across the country, the Treasury is the department for you! We sit at the centre of Government activity and can offer you an exciting opportunity to understand how decision making that affects the whole of the UK is influenced. You will be guided by individuals working at the heart of government who promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth.
HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, 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 are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a pioneering new cross-government policy making 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!
Job description
The Work Experience programme will run from 29 July to 2 August 2024. It will consist of some virtual days and some days spent in one of our Darlington (Feethams House) or London (1 Horse Guards Road) offices, with expenses provided in full for travel and meals. You can choose between applying for either Darlington or London for the in-person days of the programme.
Over the course of the week, you will gain an insight into the Treasury and how it works. You could be:
- Shadowing current HM Treasury officials;
- Attending seminars and presentations on currents issues that the Treasury is working on;
- Conducting research into a project of interest to you;
- Receiving mentoring from Treasury officials;
- Learning first-hand about future career opportunities within the Treasury.
You will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet to participate. If this is not possible or you have any concerns about this requirement, please contact us at workexperience@hmtreasury.gov.uk, and we will work with you to find a solution.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to students aged 16-18. Students will be at college, school, or training, studying any courses or subjects.
Applicants from all circumstances, regardless of disability, gender, ethnicity and LGBT+ status are welcomed. However, family members and close friends of HM Treasury employees are not eligible to apply, as the programme is aimed at those who do not already have connections to HM Treasury.
Application Guidance Sessions
We want to support you throughout the application process. We will be running two optional, open-to-all sessions to provide further information about the scheme, talk through top tips for how to complete the application questions and give you the opportunity to ask any questions about the scheme. The sessions will cover the same content, so you do not need to join more than one.
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Security
Successful applicants will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks before starting the programme. This will involve undertaking a DBS check. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard
If you have any questions about any aspect of the scheme or application process, please get in touch by emailing workexperience@hmtreasury.gov.uk.
Person specification
How to Apply
We are looking for the below skills and behaviours, which we will ask you to demonstrate in your application form.
- Developing Self and Others - You are committed to learning and developing yourself, and seek out opportunities to do so.
- Working Together - You work well with others towards shared goals, recognising different backgrounds and strengths.
The application form can be found here: Application Form
Completed applications should be submitted by 23:55 on 6 May 2024.
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Job contact :
- Name : Work Experience Team
- Email : workexperience@hmtreasury.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk
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