You have the option of being based in our London or Darlington office when you start with us. You’ll be asked to specify which of these office locations you’d like to be based in when you submit your application. Your location won’t limit the type of work which you can do on the programme.

It is not usually possible to switch location during the application process. However, if you have mitigating circumstances, you can contact the Early Talent Team at to discuss your situation.

HM Treasury operates an office-based working approach across all Treasury sites. There is an expectation of a minimum of 60% attendance in the office. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

The application window opens in October 2026 and will be open for around five weeks. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your online application, providing all the required information. Once applications close, we’ll let you know if you’re eligible to progress through the different stages of the selection process, including the Online Assessment and Written Questions Assessment. If you’re successful at each stage, you’ll progress to the next, ending with an invitation to take part in our Virtual Assessment Centre in January or February. Overall, the process will take approximately four months from the opening of online applications to the assessment centres. You’ll find out whether you’ve progressed to an assessment centre around four weeks after completing the earlier stages.

We’ll update candidates on the outcome within a week of when our assessment centres finish, at the latest.

Yes, we welcome your application. As long as you have a 2:2, it does not matter how long it has been since you finished your degree.

We do not have a separate programme for those with postgraduate qualifications but we encourage you to apply to our graduate scheme. The Policy Adviser role will allow you to use the research, analysis and communication skills developed in your postgraduate study.

As you progress your career, HM Treasury values the building of expertise in particular areas of policy, such as tax and economics. This is supported by professional training programmes and additional pay allowances.

You can express an interest in an area you’d like to work in for your initial placement, but we match roles to successful candidates depending on graduates’ skills, background and the needs of HM Treasury. If you’re a successful candidate, you will be contacted during the onboarding process to provide any preferences. 

No. HM Treasury requires a minimum 2.2 in your undergraduate degree in order to accept your application.

No. HM Treasury requires candidates to have an undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:2 or higher (or equivalent) in order to accept your application.

All staff need security clearance to be able to work in HM Treasury and job offers are conditional on this. We’ll do an initial screen soon after you apply, but before invitations are issued for the assessment centre, to assess whether you are likely to be eligible for security clearance. This is based on information about your nationality and where you have been living during the last five years. If you are successful and accept a job offer, you’ll be asked to complete an online form so that the full security clearance process can be carried out. You’ll receive more information about the process at this point, but clearance starts with a check on the internal fraud database, and if these checks are clear, you’ll then undergo National Security Vetting (NSV).

The programme is designed to begin in September 2027, and successful candidates are expected to be available to start at that time. If your circumstances change after receiving an offer and you believe you may be unable to join on the advertised start date, you should contact the Early Talent Team as soon as possible to discuss your situation. Requests to defer a start date will be considered on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. During your application, you will have the opportunity to mention any disabilities you have and any adjustments you require. HM Treasury will take this into account and make whatever adjustments we can during the application process and assessment centre.

Unfortunately not. We can only accept one application per year so please choose just one location.  If you do apply twice , we will only progress with your first application.

HM Treasury offers a unique opportunity to work on some of the most important economic and public policy issues facing the UK. From supporting growth and investment to shaping public services and tackling long-term challenges, you’ll contribute to work that has a real impact on people’s lives from the start of your career.

From day one, you’ll take on meaningful responsibilities, work alongside experienced colleagues and gain exposure to a wide range of policy areas. You’ll also benefit from a structured development programme, including formal learning, professional skills development and support from managers and peers.

HM Treasury is committed to helping talented people build long-term careers. Wherever your interests lie, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your experience and progress within a department at the centre of government decision-making.

Yes. If you’re successful, you’ll join HM Treasury on a permanent contract. Following successful completion of your 6-month probation period, you’ll be a permanent staff member and civil servant. At the end of the three-year graduate programme, you’ll be able to apply for roles internally within HM Treasury.

The programme includes a dedicated progression opportunity designed to support participants’ development beyond HEO level. After around two years on the programme, participants will have the opportunity to undertake an assessment process to demonstrate their readiness for promotion to SEO.

Promotion is not automatic and will depend on an individual’s performance,
development and success in the assessment process. However, throughout the programme participants will receive structured learning, development and support to help them build the skills, experience and behaviours needed to support their career progression.

There are secondment opportunities available for HM Treasury staff in other government departments, public and private sectors and international organisations. Secondments are not organised for you as part of the graduate programme, but you can apply for any that you are interested in on completion of the programme.

The graduate training programme consists of a mix of structured and on-the-job learning. From day one, you’ll be supported by your line manager, colleagues and dedicated programme team to develop the skills and knowledge needed to build a successful career at HM Treasury.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll take part in a tailored development programme designed to strengthen your policy, analytical and communication skills, deepen your understanding of HM Treasury’s work, and help you build a strong professional network across the department.

As you progress through the programme, your learning will evolve to reflect your growing experience and responsibilities. You’ll have access to a range of development opportunities, including formal learning, networking events, mentoring and leadership development. The programme is designed to support your longer-term career development, including opportunities to demonstrate your readiness for progression and, where appropriate, apply for promotion during the programme.

Yes. Every new entrant to the Civil Service must complete a probation period before becoming a permanent member of staff. The probation period in HM Treasury is 6 months.

Yes. You’ll start and go through your learning and development programme as members of a cohort. Early networking with your colleagues will be supported and encouraged.

Successful candidates are expected to start their role in September 2027. We’ll provide further information on onboarding and induction closer to the start date.

We don’t currently offer HM Treasury specific internships, but we take part in three Civil Service wide internship schemes.

Students should consider applying to the Civil Service Fast Stream’s Summer Internship Programme, or the Government Economic Service’s Summer Scheme. You can find out more about eligibility criteria on their web pages.

The Government Economic Service also offers a Sandwich Student Placement Scheme, aimed at economics students who are considering a career in the GES after graduation. The placements generally last for 12 months.

We don’t accept CVs for this recruitment. Candidates must apply online to be
considered.

The Civil Service Jobs website lists job opportunities in HM Treasury and in other Civil Service departments. If you create an account, you’ll be able to set up an email alert for the type of jobs you are interested in.