Senior Policy Advisor

The DMO’s Policy team is looking to recruit a Senior Policy Advisor.
The jobholder will develop expertise on a portfolio of specific topics in the area of sovereign debt markets. The jobholder will contribute to, and in some cases lead on, the development of policy, including managing individual policy projects and preparing analysis and advice. The applicant should have a strong interest in financial markets including government bond markets and aptitude for and interest in financial market analysis and policy development, particularly debt and cash management policy.
The key responsibilities of the successful candidate will, therefore, be to contribute high quality evidence-based policy analysis and advice in the form of written reports, quantitative evidence and analysis on a variety of policy issues, as well as putting forward ideas persuasively to colleagues internally.
The main qualities that the successful candidate will possess are the ability to think creatively; work independently and drive forward the work agenda; and take a collaborative approach within the team and with colleagues across the Policy and Markets area, and with key external stakeholders, to contribute to the development of evidence-based policy solutions. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical ability (including being comfortable with gathering, analysing and interpreting data), very strong drafting skills that will allow them to communicate complex policy analysis clearly and concisely, and the capacity to put forward ideas persuasively to senior colleagues both internally and externally. Although some familiarity with the UK Government’s debt management policy and financial markets is not essential (but would be an advantage), the successful candidate will be able to show demonstrable interest in this area., 1. Lead in the development of policy analyses and recommendations that will contribute to the DMO’s remit advice to HM Treasury.
2. Prepare analysis and advice for senior management at the DMO to inform decisions on the operational delivery of the gilt borrowing programme within the financial year.
3. Contribute to, and at times lead, the Policy team’s involvement in joint policy projects and key strategic initiatives.
4. On a rota basis, lead internal committee meetings (including preparation of the agenda and chairing the meeting) at which decisions based on data and analyses are made.
5. Respond to ad hoc policy issues or queries (sometimes with a very short turnaround time) from HM Treasury, and from internal and external stakeholders., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.
To apply, please send a CV (preferably no more than two pages) and tailored covering letter (which should be no more than one page) to Recruitment@dmo.gov.uk.
There will be a two stage interview process for this vacancy.
Applicants for this post will be assessed against the elements of Success Profiles framework as listed above.
+ Stage 1: Applicants who pass the sifting process will be invited for a face to face or video call interview based on their technical experience and knowledge, and will also undergo some skills and aptitude testing.
+ Stage 2: Applicants will be invited via teams for an interview
+ To learn more about the role, you’ll have an opportunity to speak to Jo Whelan – Co Head of Policy and Markets Please note this is an informal discussion and is not part of the assessment process.
Application deadline: 23:55 on 09/06/2024
Shortlisting: Week commencing 10/06/2024
Interviews: Week commencing 24/062024
These dates are indicative and may change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
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 security 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.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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1. Lead criterion: Either an undergraduate degree with a minimum 2.i or equivalent international qualification (please confirm equivalence to 2.i degree class or above in your cover letter) or a higher degree (e.g. a Master’s degree), together with evidence (e.g. in your cover letter) of excellent drafting skills, demonstrating your motivation for applying for the role.
2. Three years’ professional work experience gained in a finance-related environment, or in a policy role, having demonstrated leadership across strategic and/or policy work streams.
3. Demonstrable interest in, and some familiarity with, UK debt management policy, fiscal policy and monetary policy, and the respective roles of the institutions involved.
4. Excellent analytical ability; being comfortable with gathering, analysing and interpreting data, including using Microsoft Excel, for manipulation of data and for the production of charts and tables.
5. A high standard in drafting written material, and excellent attention to detail.
Candidates – Please note, you will be asked to give evidence in your application of how you meet these criteria., Either an undergraduate degree with a minimum 2.i or equivalent international qualification (please confirm equivalence to 2.i degree class or above in your cover letter) or a higher degree (e.g. a Master’s degree), together with evidence (e.g. in your cover letter) of excellent drafting skills, demonstrating your motivation for applying for the role., + Seeing the Big Picture
+ Changing and Improving
+ Leadership
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Working Together

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
+ Demonstrable interest in, and some familiarity with, UK debt management policy, fiscal policy and monetary policy, and the respective roles of the institutions involved.

Alongside your salary of £60,000, UK Debt Management Office contributes £15,000 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%