Director - Companies And Economic Securities

The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry.
We are responsible for formulating and implementing the government's financial and Economic policy. Our aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all.
A Treasury career offers an exciting opportunity to be part of decision making that affects the whole of the UK.
The Treasury plays a meaningful role at the heart of Government in the UK and, together with the Cabinet Office and Number 10, forms the centre of the Government and wider Civil Service.
Job Description
The group promotes sustainable economic growth and higher productivity for the UK. The group works alongside other departments and government organisations to ensure that we are thinking creatively, spending wisely and acting boldly to deliver our goals. We have a varied and exciting agenda, providing analysis and advice on enterprise, innovation, private sector investment and a cost-effective transition to a low carbon economy.
The post provides leadership to a team of circa 70 staff on a range of related policies on corporate governance, insolvency and sector policy; business, trade and culture; and Economic security and resilience.
The post-holder will:
Promote and develop the growth-enhancing policies of HM Treasury internally and externally, and be responsible for delivering strategic business engagement for the organisation Ensure that economic resilience and security are embedded in the development of economic policy within the department, leading the development of policy that creates an environment for the UK to respond to economic-based threats to national security and reduce supply chain vulnerabilities Champion prosperity in the development of economic security and resilience policies across Government, by ensuring proportionality, targeting and consideration of economic impacts Lead policy work on corporate distress and restructuring, delivering a smooth case-working system for any tailored interventions that the Government wishes to make in strategic companies, enabling a sensible approach to sectoral analysis including advanced manufacturing Sponsor UK Government Investments and other bodies to manage investments according to the government priorities Act as the responsible Spending Director for other departments and their arm's length bodies, ensuring effective spending control is delivered collaboratively, with creative and bold thinking that prioritises growth Create an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion, building a hard-working team focused on continuous improvement and development, promoting a culture of respect towards colleagues at all levels Person Specification
While in post, the successful candidate will be expected to perform well across the full range of Senior Civil Service behaviours set out in the Success Profile framework, and demonstrate commitment to Civil Service values.
The criteria for the purpose of selection are:
Outstanding people leadership skills, with experience of leading high performing and multidisciplinary teams to deliver at pace in an inclusive way Sound policy and political judgement and strong strategic vision, with a track record of leading in uncertain and complex political and policy environments Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to gain the confidence of and work effectively with senior stakeholders, and to work collaboratively across an organisation Ability to lead effective engagement on behalf of the Treasury with partners across the private sector Ability to ensure the effective and appropriate use of public funds for the benefit of the UK taxpayer To apply for this post please apply via Civil Service Jobs by no later than 23:55 on the 21st January 2024. We can only accept applications via the Civil Service Jobs platform.
Applications should consist of a CV and personal statement outlining your experience and skills against those detailed in the person specification.
Some of the benefits our people love!
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 (job-share, condensed hours) A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27% Generous parental leave packages 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) At HM Treasury we have an exceptionally broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country. So, it's important our employees come from the widest possible range of backgrounds, bringing us the widest possible range of perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all staff are able to realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form or speak to the recruitment team.