Job summary
If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth.
Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more.
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
About the Group
Public Spending Group
The Public Spending Group is a high-profile and rewarding place to work. We help the Chancellor decide what to spend £1.2trillion a year on and ensure government delivers value for money for the taxpayer. We are responsible for reporting to Parliament and the public on how taxpayers’ money is spent. We drive forward improved outcomes and efficiency in public services and make sure value for money is at the centre of decision-making through better evaluation, data and analysis.
We advise on overall government policy on public sector pay and pensions, the biggest single driver of public spending. We collaborate with and directly support departments to deliver the Government Finance Function strategy, building finance, debt and risk capability across government and developing the management information, tools, and frameworks to better understand and ensure value for money.
The Group is committed to being an excellent place to work, with a relentless focus on good management, learning and development and continuous improvement in everything we do.
About the Team
The Strategy, Performance & Improvement (SPI) Team is one of the central Government Finance Function (GFF) teams supporting over 9,000 finance colleagues across government. We set the Finance Standard (GovS006), monitor performance, and maintain a central library of best practice—the NOVA Functional Reference Model to share, improve and drive efficiency in the delivery of finance services.
NOVA contains a full suite of functional design artefacts—Processes, KPIs, Business Glossary and a comprehensive Data Dictionary—to be adopted by all government organisations through the delivery of shared services and back-office systems.
We are committed to enhancing finance performance by supporting the adoption of the NOVA finance functional design and its data standards. Driving up finance data maturity, improving data architecture, and creating data integration solutions are central to our GFF 2030 Strategy and ambition for an Insightful and Data Driven finance function.
The seventeen-person team works across a wide range of partners, providing the individual with the opportunity to be part of creating positive and long-lasting change across finance function communities. The role offers exposure across Whitehall, including the chance to work and influence at the highest levels of the Civil Service. The team prides itself on providing an encouraging working environment, which role models flexible working and inclusivity, with opportunities to build networks within the finance function and beyond.
About the Job
We are looking for 2 experienced senior data professionals to develop, govern and deliver a Government Finance Data Strategy across its current and future systems and create new and insightful data driven analytics for Government and His Majesty’s Treasury to use as it becomes a more agile and productive state.
We are looking for people who have strong backgrounds in data architecture and / or data engineering as defined by the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. We are open to shaping the roles with successful candidates to help ensure that we strike the right balance of skills.
The post holders will be part of a growing community of data professionals and will be expected to champion excellence in data and help grow data & digital skills across HM Treasury and the Government Finance Function.
The key responsibilities of the post holders will be to:
- Define a Government Finance Data Strategy, vision, and development roadmap, ensuring alignment with departments and wider Government Digital and Data Strategies and Shared Services Strategy and reporting on progress as outcomes are achieved and benefits are realised.
- Deliver a Finance Data Lineage, assessing and capturing the current critical data elements / data sets and systems used across the Government Finance Function. Build a clear understanding of the data lineage between key central reports, with a specific focus on Public Spending data structures including HM Treasury’s OSCAR reporting system.
- Own the Finance Data Standards, hosted in NOVA and engage with, support and lead on the finance data requirements and design for any future systems required for central financial reporting within Government and HM Treasury.
- Showcase excellent metadata quality management and embed effective processes and procedures in product lifecycles to drive high quality outputs and standards, utilising Project, and Programme Management methodologies, best practices, and ways of working.
- Design and implement data pipelines by building data systems to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources (e.g., MS Fabric or other).
- Lead and facilitate strong stakeholder engagement for effective Data Management, Data Integrity, and Data Governance, across Government and 3rd Parties but particularly with Functional and Department Data Leads.
- Engage and support Data communities to share knowledge and approaches, and provide training, guidance, and support for Data Management best practices.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Data Warehousing –Strong proficiency with data warehousing platforms and technologies with strong examples of use (e.g., MS Fabric, Azure Warehouse etc.)
- ETL and ELT – Strong experience and examples of ETL/ELT frameworks and toolsets.
- IT Service Management experience and understanding aligned to ITIL v4 or an earlier version.
- Delivery - Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner OR APM Project Management Qualification / Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner or equivalent.
Candidate Drop-In Session
We 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 the recruitment process. If you would like to join us, then use the appropriate link below to join the call at the right time.
Wednesday 25th June 2025 @ 12:00 – 12:30 Join the meeting now
Thursday 3rd July 2025 @ 12:00 – 12:30 Join the meeting now
If 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 Jonathan.Smith@hmtreasury.gov.uk
Person specification
We are looking for the below skills, experience and behaviours and we will ask you to demonstrate these in your application form. Please review the Candidate FAQ document that is attached to the advert for guidance on how to complete your application form.
Civil service applications test a range of behaviours (how you act) and experiences (what you have done and what your skills are). The behaviours are set out in line with the civil services behaviour dictionary https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b27cf2240f0b634b469fb1a/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
This role will assess you at the Grade 7 level:
- Proven experience of establishing data standards, metadata management, data structures, and expertise in data analysis. Experience of Digital Solutions such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Platforms) and EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) Technology, including the best practice application of Data Standards [Experience]
- Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider priorities and ensure work is in the national interest. [Seeing the Big Picture]
- Anticipate & understands internal and external trends and practices and encourage & share innovative ideas from diverse range of colleagues and partners to generate continuous improvement. [Changing and improving]
- Excellent communication skills and experience of translating, in an accessible way, technical and complex information, with a track record of influencing a broad range of partners and audiences. [Communicating and influencing]
The lead criterion is: Experience
If we receive large volumes of applications, we will conduct an initial sift on the lead criterion only.
Required Qualifications:
- Digital Data Architecture –Experience delivering cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, with relevant TOGAF qualification (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Data Scientist etc.)
- Programming -Strong proficiency in SQL and other programming languages, such as Python or Java, with an associated qualification (e.g., Microsoft Azure SQL, Oracle SQL, IBM SQL etc.)
Applicants who are part-qualified or with sufficient relevant experience against the Required Qualifications, who are willing to study towards these qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Candidate Guidance Support Session – Microsoft Teams
We will be running an overview of Success Profiles and the STAR approach including top tips for the application and interview process and an opportunity to ask general questions around our recruitment practices. Please note that this session is not role specific, so we will be unable to answer specific questions about roles we are advertising. If you would like to join us, please use the link below to join the call at the right time.
Thursday 19th June 2025 @ 12:30 - 13:15 Join the meeting now
Monday 30th June 2025 @ 12:30 - 13:15 Join the meeting now
Qualifications
1. Digital Data Architecture –Experience delivering cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, with relevant TOGAF qualification (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Data Scientist etc.)
2. Programming -Strong proficiency in SQL and other programming languages, such as Python or Java, with an associated qualification (e.g., Microsoft Azure SQL, Oracle SQL, IBM SQL etc.)
Applicants who are part-qualified or with sufficient relevant experience against the Required Qualifications, who are willing to study towards these qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £55,760, HM Treasury contributes £16,153 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 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 (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
- Generous parental and adoption leave package.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28%
- 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 and diversity
Flexible Working Arrangements
HM Treasury views flexible working as essential in enabling us to recruit and retain talented people, ensuring that they can enjoy a long-lasting career with us. All employees have the right to apply for flexible working and there are a range of options available including; part-time, compressed hours and job sharing. Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees the flexibility to adjust their working patterns throughout the week which is subject to operational needs and line management approval.
At HM Treasury we have an incredibly 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 can realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
HM Treasury operates an office based working approach across all Treasury sites - Darlington, London, and Norwich, and along with the rest of the Civil Service, has an expectation of a minimum of 60% attendance in the office, along with working remotely. This blended working approach allows you to work collaboratively, meet stakeholders face to face, support others and promotes a healthy work life balance (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. All our offices have been recently modernised and designed to collaborate and connect with colleagues as well as desk and quiet space to allow a range of ways to work.
The office working expectation is linked to the location of the role. If you apply to a post in a single location, then you will not be able to meet this expectation at any of our other sites or move your role to another location.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Recruitment Timeline
- Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2025
- Shortlisting: w/c 7th July 2025
- Interviews: w/c 14th & 21st July 2025
This timeline is indicative and may be subject to change. We will inform you if there is a substantial change to the recruitment timeline.
If your contact details change at any time during the selection process, please ensure you update your Civil Service Jobs Profile.
Please note that only applications submitted through Civil Service Jobs will be accepted.
Reserve Lists
You will be placed on a reserve list if your application is successful, but we cannot offer you a post immediately. Where more than one location has been advertised, candidates will be approached for roles in merit order according to the first preferred location stated on your application form.
Please note that a place on the reserve list does not guarantee an offer. We would still encourage you to apply for other HM Treasury opportunities that you are interested in. If you are offered a role in your first preferred location and you decline the offer or you are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe, you will be removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Those on the reserve list may also be approached for similar roles at a lower grade. If you are offered a role at a lower grade and choose to decline, you can remain on the reserve list.
Eligibility Statement
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role in the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Checks will be performed as part of pre-employment checks in line with this. Please refer to the Candidate FAQ document attached to the advert for more information.
Everyone working with government assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Additionally, individuals appointed to the Treasury group will be subject to National Security Vetting. The level of security vetting required for this role is Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, applicants will need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 out of the past 5 years. In exceptional circumstances, for example if you have been working abroad on a government posting, a lack of residency would not be a bar to security clearance however the Department will need to consider eligibility on a case-by-case basis once the advert closing date has passed.
Please read the Vetting Charter for information on what to expect during the vetting process and what will be expected from you. Many areas of your life may be explored during your vetting journey, and it is important that every individual, regardless of their background and experiences, should feel comfortable going through this personal process, whilst having confidence that it is fair, proportionate, and inclusive.
These short videos address common concerns and preconceptions which applicants may have about national security vetting. If you have questions relating to security clearances, please contact HMTSecurityVetting@hmtreasury.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name :
- Jonathan.Smith@hmtreasury.gov.uk
- Email :
- Jonathan.Smith@hmtreasury.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email :
- hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk
Further information
Complaints Process: Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email at: hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
Attachments
407884 Senior Government Finance Function (GFF) Data Architect - Engineer - Role Profile
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(pdf, 112kB)Candidate FAQ's - 2025
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(pdf, 168kB)HM Treasury Guidance on Pay 2024
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