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Policy Adviser - Strategy and Governance, HM TREASURY
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Policy Adviser - Strategy and Governance, HM TREASURY
Senior Policy/Strategy Adviser – Strategy and Governance Team (NISTA)
Do you have extensive experience of working in policy, strategy, or governance roles, ideally within government or a similar complex environment? Can you deliver at pace, work autonomously and proactively to meet priorities under pressure? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About The Team
The Strategy and Governance team is a small, friendly central unit at the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), focusing on delivering the Authority’s strategic priorities and supporting the CEO and Ministers. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating NISTA expert advice aligned with ministerial requests
- Providing strategic join-up across NISTA’s functions, teams, and key parts of HM Treasury
- Leading the major projects approval system for government’s largest initiatives (e.g., **MPRG (Major Projects Review Group) and MPDP)
- Driving policy implementation for Project RESET reforms
- Coordinating effort to fulfil NISTA’s six core objectives, including:
- Deliver the 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy (implementation and updates)
- Coordinate geospatial infrastructure planning for sustainable growth
- Accelerate major projects through expert commercial/financial guidance
- Raise delivery standards via best-in-class tools, leadership programmes and UK/global benchmarks
- Oversee assurance for the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP)
- Lead private finance approaches to funding major projects
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About The Job
In this strategic leadership role, you will:
- Build HM Treasury connections and collaborate with NISTA colleagues to ensure joined-up support for the CEO and Ministers
- Coordinate across NISTA to align insights for HM Treasury implementation planning
- Monitor progress and enforce priorities of Project RESET at NISTA
- Shape strategic thinking, working closely with the CEO, on NISTA’s evolving priorities
- Represent NISTA at cabinet and senior decision-making committees
Responsibilities may adapt as business needs evolve.
About You
We need an individual with proven ability to:
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✔ Work autonomously and proactively under pressure to drive results ✔ Demonstrate strong decision-making, flexibly analysing complex data to improve recommendations ✔ Excel in written and verbal communication, adept at engaging senior leaders and diverse stakeholders ✔ Prioritise and adapt to meet multiple demands efficiently
Key Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years) + public holidays + King’s birthday
- 28% employer-matched defined benefit pension
- Flexible family support:
- Six months’ occupational pay for maternity/adoption
- Shared parental leave options
- Workplace flexibility:
- Part-time, job-share, compressed hours, or hybrid working (where feasible)
- Staff discounts and schemes:
- Rental deposit assistance
- Cycle-to-work
- SmartTech solutions
- Season ticket loans Access to HM Treasury’s discount portal
For application details, follow the apply link or contact hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk to request adjustments for the selection process.
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