Coordination, Governance, and Strategy Lead (Growth Delivery Unit)

About the GroupStrategy, Planning and Budget operates at the heart of the Treasury to develop the Departments overall strategy and business plan, assess performance and risk, and help deliver its objectives with a large, flexible project team who work on ministerial priorities across the whole range of the departments policy responsibilities. We also co-ordinate the Chancellors annual Budget, the Finance Bill and the Treasurys tax strategy, as well as coordinate the Treasurys responses to the COVID-19 Public Inquiry and provide support to ministers and officials who are Inquiry witnesses. SPB also promotes excellent policymaking across the department and houses the Darlington Leadership Team, which works to ensure the successful delivery of the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC). About the TeamThe Growth Delivery Unit (GDU) is a new team established to drive delivery of the Chancellors priorities and support her leadership of the growth mission - the cross-government effort to drive sustained economic growth. We do that by combining policy, analytical, project management and data science skills to monitor the progress of policies and projects from announcement to actually delivering real-world outcomes; identify when and why progress is being blocked; and intervene to overcome those barriers. This role is part of our recruitment to put the GDU on a permanent footing across both our London and Darlington offices.We are a friendly team with a can-do attitude. Our work can be fast paced but we work flexibly to support each other. We offer lots of development support to help you thrive. Diversity and team wellbeing are very important to us. Our work is relatable and interesting because it is focused on priority issues which are often in the news and have tangible impacts. About the JobThis is a new role, responding directly to a priority ask of the new Chancellor and her team. It does not require previous civil service experience or knowledge of government we recognise that people may have acquired the skills needed in a variety of ways. The role is an opportunity to play a high-profile part in shaping the growth mission and driving delivery of the Chancellors priorities. The post-holder will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence ministers, senior officials, and special advisers. They will need to collaborate with colleagues across the Treasury, other government departments, and outside of government. They will also experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and gain insights into a broad range of growth-related policies, mission-led government, and ensuring policy is delivered effectively. This role will lead on governance and coordination, which are vital to the effectiveness of the GDU given the complex and evolving landscape that it operates in. It is a new role so its responsibilities will inevitably evolve over time and the role holder should be willing and excited for their responsibilities to change and expand as the job and the GDU develop. At the outset, the post holder will be responsible for: Developing an understanding of the key actors, processes, governance, and political and strategic drivers involved in the growth mission and other Chancellor priorities.Advising senior officials, Special Advisers, and ministers on how the Growth Delivery Units (GDU) role and responsibilities should evolve and how it should work with partners to continue operating effectively and adding maximum value as the Chancellors priorities and the growth mission develop.Spreading awareness and understanding of the GDU and its role across government and beyond.Building an extensive network and strong working relationships across key partners and coordinating work to ensure the GDU works collaboratively and in alignment with colleagues.Leading GDUs contribution to key governance processes and fora, including papers and delivery stocktakes for the monthly Growth Mission Board a meeting of the ministers from the different departments across government who are involved in the growth mission.Developing an understanding of specific priority policy areas within the growth mission and working with the analysis branch and colleagues across government to develop plans for their delivery and propose solutions to any barriers to progress which arise.Providing quality branch leadership alongside the branch head and other colleague at this level in the team, maintaining a clear focus on development, inclusion and wellbeing.Candidate Drop-In Session Microsoft Teams The hiring manager will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about HM Treasury and ask any questions you may have. If you would like to join us, then use the links below to join one of the following calls: Thursday 3rd October at 17:00 18:00: Join the meeting nowWednesday 9th October at 17:00 to 18:00: Join the meeting nowFriday 18th October at 11:00 to 12:00: Join the meeting nowIf you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date for applications to find out more about the job, please contact James Hynard at [email protected]