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Lead Excise Policy Specialist

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Darlington, Darlington, United Kingdom HM TREASURY Full time
About the Team

The Excise Policy Team is a dynamic and collaborative group within HM Treasury's Business and International Tax division. As a key contributor to the UK's tax agenda, the team provides expert advice on excise duties, including alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products. With a strong focus on policy development and delivery, the team works closely with government departments, businesses, and academia to drive fiscal policy and achieve the government's objectives.

About the Job

The Head of Excise Policy and Strategy role is a high-profile position that requires a strong leader to drive policy development, delivery, and strategy across broad portfolios. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of excise policy specialists, advising and supporting ministers on excise duties, and coordinating the development and delivery of new policies. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing strategic leadership to the Excise Policy Team, setting clear priorities and delivering high-quality work for ministers.
  • Advising and supporting the Chancellor and other ministers on excise duties, including alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products.
  • Coordinating the development and delivery of new excise policies, including engaging with HMRC, businesses, and public health partners.
  • Developing and advising ministers on strategic reform options for excise taxes, and how they can contribute to the government's fiscal objectives and broader missions.
  • Building collaborative relationships with counterparts and seniors to ensure HM Treasury's decision-making is informed by robust evidence and that the government's objectives and policies are communicated clearly.

The role requires regular travel to London to support ministers in person in Parliament. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of excise policy, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to think strategically and creatively.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced policy professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. They will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, ministers, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be able to think strategically and creatively, with a strong understanding of excise policy and its implications for the UK's tax agenda.

Benefits

HM Treasury offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday.
  • Flexible working patterns, including part-time, job-share, and condensed hours.
  • Generous parental and adoption leave packages.
  • Access to a defined benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 27%.
  • Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
  • A range of active staff networks, based around interests and diversity.