HM Treasury · 21 hours ago
Lead Sanctions Advisor
Darlington, IN
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
£43K/yr - £43K/yrHM Treasury is seeking a Lead Sanctions Advisor to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. The role involves leading operational policy development and implementation within the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, focusing on strategic projects and building relationships with key partners.
FinanceGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading key operational policy and project workstreams within the branch, taking ownership for delivery to ambitious timescales and managing risks and dependencies effectively
Proposing and delivering operational policy solutions on sanctions issues, drawing on operational and legal analysis to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for decision-making
Identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities in respect to operational policy matters, including in relation to technical sanctions issues and OFSI capabilities and using these insights to shape the branch’s forward work programme
Providing concise, accurate and timely advice to support Ministers and senior officials in making decisions, including handling sensitive and time-critical issues independently and ensuring legal, political, and operational risks are clearly articulated
Building and maintaining strong harmonious working relationships with counterparts across OFSI, HMT, FCDO and sanctions officials at other government departments; acting as the operational policy lead on specific workstreams and representing OFSI at cross-government meetings as required
Contributing to the leadership and development of the branch, supporting, coaching and quality‑assuring the work of HEOs and fostering a collaborative, inclusive working environment
Supporting the G7 in managing the branch work programme, including planning and prioritising activity across multiple workstreams, tracking progress, identifying resourcing pressures and proposing adjustments where needed
Qualification
Required
Ability to manage a varied portfolio of complex work in a fast-paced environment, balancing proactive work and reactive priorities, and consistently delivering high-quality outputs to tight and shifting deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrable ability to convey complex issues clearly and influence internal and external partners, including challenging constructively where needed, to secure effective outcomes
Ability to understand and identify operational issues within the UK's financial sanctions regimes and their implications for OFSI's wider strategic objectives, and to advocate effectively for these in order to shape advice and guide the design and delivery of projects
Benefits
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.
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
Company
HM Treasury
HM Treasury is responsible for developing and executing the British government's public finance policy and economic policy.
Founded in 1066London, England, GBR
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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The Independent
2025-11-30
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