At HM Treasury, we have an incredibly broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country, and our aim is to reflect the full diversity of the United Kingdom. Diversity and Inclusion play a key role in how we work. By bringing together different perspectives, ideas and experiences, we provide better advice on the impact of decisions on the economy, communities and people across the UK. That’s why it’s important that our people come from the widest possible range of backgrounds and locations, bringing different ways of thinking that help shape better, more inclusive decisions.

Our aims align with the Civil Service’s aspiration to have a truly diverse workforce and culture of openness and inclusivity, as a means of delivering better outcomes to the citizens we serve.

Our diversity

In the Treasury we are committed to becoming more representative of the country we serve. We do this by embedding diversity, inclusion and belonging into our people-related activities, building on progress to date to ensure the Treasury is diverse, inclusive – an organisation where everyone can thrive wherever they are based.

We have a strong culture of networks, which play an important role in raising awareness in the organisation and building a more inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our networks are open to everyone and range from long-standing networks, such as our Ethnic Diversity Network and Social Mobility Network, to newer communities, such as our Parents Network and Career Changers Network.

An inclusive environment

We want to attract talented people from every background and create an inclusive, welcoming workplace. We know that people thrive in different ways, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can reach their potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and feel supported. We also provide opportunities for those who want to give back through volunteering.

At HM Treasury, we see flexible working as essential to attracting and retaining talented people, ensuring that they can enjoy a long-lasting career with us. All employees have the right to apply for flexible working with a range of options available, including working from home up to 40% of the time, compressed hours and job sharing. Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing you to work flexibly around our core hours and business needs.

The wellbeing of our staff is important to us. Your line manager will support you, and you’ll also have access to additional advice through our delivery partners and internal networks, where you can speak to someone in confidence when needed.

Our approach to recruitment

We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process for everyone, regardless of background. All applicants are asked to complete a short diversity questionnaire. This information is kept securely and is used only in an anonymised format for monitoring purposes. It is not shared with those involved in selection decisions. If you join us, we’ll invite you to update this information once you’re in post. This helps us better understand our workforce and continue building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.