Work Experience Opportunities

Join to apply for the Work Experience Opportunities role at HM Treasury Join to apply for the Work Experience Opportunities role at HM Treasury London (1 Horse Guards Road) or Darlington (Feethams House) Job Summary 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 Want to make a real difference? Want to explore life at the heart of government? HM Treasury helps to make change happen. We innovate and imagine, working on exciting new ideas that transform people’s lives across the country. This summer our work experience programme for students aged 16 to 18 in full time education or training is returning 4 August- 8 August 2025. In recent years we have worked on a range of big projects, making a real difference to the people of the UK. We have worked on delivering financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting Ukraine, and tackling the cost-of-living crisis. Over the course of the week, you will get to experience life at the heart of government: Meet Ministers Explore the work of HM Treasury Mentoring by Treasury Civil Servants Get involved with projects and interactive sessions Tours of our incredible buildings You can choose to be based at either our Darlington or London campus for the week with both virtual and in-person days. Applicants will be expected to undergo a baseline security check before the programme and will need access to a laptop or tablet. Applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of disability, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation 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. HM Treasury has a strong commitment to equality and diversity. Our aim is to be an open and inclusive department, recruiting and retaining diverse, talented and high-performing people who support and develop one another. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process and to participate in this opportunity. 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. Want to make a real difference? Want to explore life at the heart of government? HM Treasury helps to make change happen. We innovate and imagine, working on exciting new ideas that transform people’s lives across the country. This summer our work experience programme for students aged 16 to 18 in full time education or training is returning 4 August- 8 August 2025. In recent years we have worked on a range of big projects, making a real difference to the people of the UK. We have worked on delivering financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting Ukraine, and tackling the cost-of-living crisis. Over the course of the week, you will get to experience life at the heart of government: Meet Ministers Explore the work of HM Treasury Mentoring by Treasury Civil Servants Get involved with projects and interactive sessions Tours of our incredible buildings You can choose to be based at either our Darlington or London campus for the week with both virtual and in-person days. Applicants will be expected to undergo a baseline security check before the programme and will need access to a laptop or tablet. Applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of disability, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation 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. HM Treasury has a strong commitment to equality and diversity. Our aim is to be an open and inclusive department, recruiting and retaining diverse, talented and high-performing people who support and develop one another. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process and to participate in this opportunity. 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 To apply, please follow this link and complete the application form. Completed applications should be submitted by 23:55 on 26th May 2025. Selection process details We hope to inform candidates with the final outcome of their application in the following weeks. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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 Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact Name : Work Experience Team Email : workexperience@hmtreasury.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk Further information Please note that this advert does not fall under the remit of the Disability Confident Scheme. Seniority level Seniority level Internship Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Public Policy Offices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HM Treasury by 2x Get notified about new Work Experience Opportunities jobs in London, England, United Kingdom . 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