Policy Adviser - Payments

• Salary: £31,710 - £39,100 
• Contract Type: Permanent  
• Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated.  
• Location: Darlington 

Are you looking for a new opportunity? How do you feel about working in Policy?  

Government policies - the plans we make and actions we take - shape lives. The policy we create and implement sets the course of action for the whole UK economy, and we have a fantastic opportunity for you to be a part of it!  

About the Team  

The Payments and Fintech Team sits at the forefront of government policy making to put the UK payments sector at the heart of technology and innovation. We place a strong focus on championing a supportive team culture, seeking to model best practice as a policy team.  

About the Job  

Payments in the UK have transformed – cash and cheque use has declined significantly, and most payments are now made by card or digitally, supported by a proliferation of new services performed by new market entrants. These changes offer exciting opportunities for UK businesses and consumers, but also present new challenges and risks. You will support the delivery of the government’s strategy to support the UK’s payments sector and help ensure that this sector can continue to thrive and innovate. 

In this role, you will:  

• Develop a strong understanding of the field of payments and broader financial services policy, working with experts to build and refine your knowledge 
• Provide high quality briefing and advice to government ministers and senior partners on payments issues 
• Lead on the timely response of parliamentary questions, letters from the public and freedom of information requests in your policy area  
• Monitor ongoing developments in the payments industry, both domestically and internationally, considering how they impact government policy  

About You  

You don't need to be a policy professional or have specific qualifications. We're looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, who demonstrate the values of our organisation and who are motivated to come and work with us. If you can build relationships with a range of people, and you're able to prioritise your workload to ensure objectives are met -we want to hear from you! 

Some of the Benefits our people love!  

• 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). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month  
• Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)  
• Generous parental and adoption leave packages  
• Access to a generous 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 (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity  

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.