Policy Adviser, Local Growth Plans and Mayoral Engagement and Regional Growth Strategy Adv

Have you worked in policy before? Are you interested in a role addressing major domestic issues that draw interest from the Chancellor, No 10, and ministers across Government? These positions offers the chance to positively affect lives throughout the country. If this appeals to you, we''d love to hear from you! About the Team The Local Government and Reform (LGR) team are responsible for managing HM Treasury''s interests in local government policy and funding. We work closely with colleagues in the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and other departments, to shape the government''s approach to local economic growth and local government. This includes ensuring that councils have the resources they need to deliver key services and implement government priorities, including reform of adult and children''s social care. We also seek to ensure that financial powers and policy responsibilities are devolved to the most appropriate level of government. HM Treasury has an interest in these issues from both a spending perspective (ensuring expenditure is affordable and delivered to budget) and an economic perspective (evaluating whether policies offer value-for-money and will deliver the benefits envisaged). The team is split into two units: English Devolution and Economic Clusters Unit and the Local Government Finance Unit. The Housing, Planning and Cities (HPC) team shapes policy and manages spending for the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government ..... full job details .....