Chancellor's Office Registry Manager

Job summary

If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth.

Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more.

We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a cross-government hub bringing people together to tackle key national issues while working closer to the communities we serve.

Job description

We are recruiting for the Chancellor’s Office Registry Manager. This is a challenging and exciting role that sits in the heart of HM Treasury. You will be one of two Registry Managers who are responsible for helping ensure the smooth operational running of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s office (the Registry), where support is delivered to a high and consistent standard. The role means being accountable for supporting HMT’s write round issuance and returns process, managing the Chancellor’s and Treasury Ministers’ correspondence, and collating the Chancellor’s briefing materials ahead of Cabinet-level meetings.

Key accountabilities for this role include:

1. Managing the Chancellor’s office email inbox and incoming correspondence
2. Preparing the Chancellor’s box and meetings folder
3. Commissioning meeting briefing, notably for Cabinet, National Security Council meetings and HMT Orals
4. Running HMT’s responses to cross-government write-rounds, working in tandem with the other Ministerial offices
5. Coordinating the office's response to Freedom of Information requests, ensuring they are responded to in a timely manner
6. Running small errands for the Chancellor where needed (e.g. lunch 1-2 times a week).

While the majority of your duties will be formed from the above list, the office ultimately provides a wraparound service for the Chancellor and pride ourselves on being flexible, practical and adaptable, as well as stepping in to help each other out to support the office as a whole to run. We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, and willing to do what is necessary to provide an excellent service.

Applicants will need to be an adept user of Microsoft Outlook and Office, able to independently prioritise a busy workload to deliver to deadlines and communicate effectively with key stakeholders across Ministerial private offices. The Chancellor’s Registry operates on a daily shift system, alternating between 09:00-17:00 and 11:00-19:00 Mondays to Fridays.

Whilst there may be some flexibility in exceptional circumstances, in-person attendance in HM Treasury’s London office is required when on shift.Different hours may occasionally be required during busy periods, in line with HM Treasury’s flexible working policy.

We are looking for great teammates, comfortable with operating collaboratively. These are exciting opportunities to work on very high-profile issues, supported by friendly and collaborative teams in which individuals are encouraged to develop and thrive. You will be given lots of support to help you develop the skills needed. Diversity is very important to us, and we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

If candidates require reasonable adjustments during the application process, or online test process, please allow sufficient time (at least 5 working days prior to the job closing date) to request support, to allow us to support candidates as best as possible. Please note that there is no candidate support from Friday 5pm until Monday 9am.

Candidate Drop-In Session

The hiring manager will be running a candidate drop-in session to give you greater insight about the role and HM Treasury, and ask any questions you might have. If you would like to join us, use the link below to join the call at the right time.

Wednesday 15th July 2026 @ 12:00 – 12:50 Join the meeting here

If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date, please contact andrew.tierney@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Person specification

Pre-Application Online Test

Prior to submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Online Test relevant to the role. Once you start your application you will receive an email invitation with details on how to proceed and you will only be able to submit your full application if you meet the pass mark.

For this post, you will be asked to complete;

• Civil Service Verbal Test (Verbal Test)

If you have recently taken and passed the same Civil Service test when applying for a role at the same grade, you will not have to re-take this.

For more information on Civil Service tests, and for guidance on how to practice and prepare for them, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-service-online-tests

Application Stage

Application Form

Applications should consist of a CV including your employment history, and a 250-word statement demonstrating evidence of each of the below shortlisting criteria. Your CV and employment history won’t be scored. It’s used to give context to your application and support discussions at interview.

The panel will review applications and invite those that best demonstrate evidence of the shortlisting criteria below for interview. Please keep this in mind when writing your application.

Please note that only applications submitted through Civil Service Jobs will be accepted.

1. Managing a Quality Service: Ability to take effective judgements which enable you to deliver an excellent, proactive service in a fast-paced environment.
2. Communicating and Influencing: Ability to communicate clearly and influence effectively, drawing on diverse perspectives to ensure high-quality outcomes.
3. Delivering at Pace: Ability to prioritise and adapt quickly to meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.

The lead criterion is: Managing a Quality Service

If we receive a high volume of applications, we’ll first sift using the lead criterion only. Those meeting the minimum score will then be assessed against all remaining criteria.

Interview Stage

If you are successful at the application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Strengths
• Behaviours:
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £32,280, HM Treasury contributes £9,351 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King’s birthday.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme - Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Parental Leave Packages - Including 6 months’ occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).
• Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.

You can review HM Treasury’s full offer here.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

The reference to Experience above is system-generated. For this role, experience is not assessed at any stage. We will ask for some CV details in your application form, but this is for reference only and will not be scored.

Candidate Guidance

Please review the candidate guidance for an overview of the Success Profiles and STAR approach, along with top tips for applications and interviews.

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date: Tuesday 21st July 2026
• Shortlisting: From 22nd July 2026
• Interviews: w/c 3rd August 2026

This timeline is indicative and may be subject to change. We will inform you if there is a substantial change to the recruitment timeline.

If your contact details change at any time during the selection process, please ensure you update your Civil Service Jobs Profile.

Reserve Lists

You will be placed on a reserve list if your application is successful, but we cannot offer you a role immediately. Where more than one location has been advertised, candidates will be posted in merit order by location. You will be asked to provide your location preference on your application form. Please note that a place on the reserve list does not guarantee an offer.

If you are offered a role in your first preferred location and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe, you will be removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Those on the reserve list may also be approached for similar roles at a lower grade. If you are offered a role at a lower grade and choose to decline, you can remain on the reserve list.

Internal Fraud Database Check

Candidates cannot apply to roles in the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Successful candidates will be subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database. This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This also applies to those who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the database will be refused employment.

National Security Vetting

Everyone working with government assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Additionally, successful candidates will be subject to National Security Vetting. The level of security vetting required for this role is Counter-Terrorist Check.

To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, applicants will need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 out of the past 5 years. You will be asked to provide residency information within your application form, and eligibility for national security vetting will be checked once the advert closing date has passed. In certain circumstances, for example if you have been working abroad on a government posting, a lack of residency would not be a bar to security clearance however the Department will need to consider eligibility on a case-by-case basis once the advert closing date has passed.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : andrew.tierney@hmtreasury.gov.uk
• Email : andrew.tierney@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk

Further information

Complaints Process: Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email at: hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.

Attachments

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