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HM Treasury Graduate Policy Programme 2027

Applications closed 5 November 2026. Pays £36,130 to £39,130 a year depending on location.

No published policyGraduate Policy Programme

Unconfirmed. HM Treasury publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate policy programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The programme is a three-year rotation split into two 18-month postings, starting with a Policy Adviser role that carries real responsibility from day one. HM Treasury's own site says applications for the next cohort open in October 2026, but it does not publish a salary figure or a nationality and visa sponsorship statement on the pages checked; applicants are routed to Civil Service Jobs to apply.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
Pay
unknown
2027 cycle
2026-2027 campaign: application deadline is 12 noon on 5 November 2026; roles in London and Darlington, one application per campaign; opening date not printed
Confidence
medium

HM Treasury Graduate Policy Programme: at a glance

The Graduate Policy Programme trains graduates as Policy Advisers at HM Treasury, advising Ministers and senior decision-makers on areas such as housing, education, health, local government, policing and pensions. Participants complete two placements, join on permanent contracts in London or Darlington, and write ministerial briefings and work with colleagues across government. Source

Duration
Around two yearsSource
Start date
September 2027“The programme is designed to begin in September 2027”Source
Who can apply
British and European Economic Area (EEA) nationals only, under Civil Service Nationality Rules“Civil Service Nationality Rules mean we may only accept applications from British Nationals and European Economic Area (EEA) nationals.”Source
Locations
London, Darlington“Policy Advisers can join us in either our London or Darlington offices on permanent contracts.”Source
Starting pay
£39,130 in London and £36,130 in DarlingtonSource
Degree requirement
2.2 or above in any degree subject“Achieved, or be on track to achieve, a minimum of a 2.2 in your undergraduate degree in any degree subject.”Source

How HM Treasury recruits

2026-2027 campaign (application deadline 12 noon on 5 November 2026). 4 stages, from HM Treasury's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where HM Treasury names them.

  1. Stage 1: Online application

    Application form

    Online application with personal details and education history; one application per season for either London or Darlington.

    “The first part of the application asks for some basic personal information and questions about your educational history.”
    Source

  2. Stage 2: Online assessment

    Online tests

    Psychometric test in three parts: personality questionnaire, verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning. Some elements may be untimed.

    “As part of the assessment process, you’ll complete a psychometric test designed to help us understand your preferred working style and assess key skills relevant to the Policy Adviser role.”
    Source

  3. Stage 3: Written questions assessment

    Written exercise

    Two online written questions assessed against the Making Effective Decisions and Communicating and Influencing behaviours.

    • 2 questions
    “You’ll be asked to answer two written questions.”
    Source

  4. Stage 4 and final: Virtual assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    Virtual assessment centre with three exercises: a structured policy conversation (30 minutes prep on a pre-researched topic), a written exercise and an interview with scenario and strengths questions.

    “The virtual assessment centre is the final stage of the recruitment process for our Graduate Policy Programme. [...] You’ll take part in three different exercises.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at HM Treasury

The catch: As a Civil Service department, HM Treasury is expected to sit under the same general nationality rules as the rest of the Civil Service, but that was not stated on the Treasury's own careers pages checked, so it should be confirmed on the live vacancy rather than assumed.
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What HM Treasury publishes about this programme

Checked against HM Treasury's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does HM Treasury sponsor visas for its graduate policy programme?

Unconfirmed. HM Treasury publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate policy programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The programme is a three-year rotation split into two 18-month postings, starting with a Policy Adviser role that carries real responsibility from day one. HM Treasury's own site says applications for the next cohort open in October 2026, but it does not publish a salary figure or a nationality and visa sponsorship statement on the pages checked; applicants are routed to Civil Service Jobs to apply.

What is the HM Treasury graduate policy programme?

The Graduate Policy Programme trains graduates as Policy Advisers at HM Treasury, advising Ministers and senior decision-makers on areas such as housing, education, health, local government, policing and pensions. Participants complete two placements, join on permanent contracts in London or Darlington, and write ministerial briefings and work with colleagues across government.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with HM Treasury?

As a Civil Service department, HM Treasury is expected to sit under the same general nationality rules as the rest of the Civil Service, but that was not stated on the Treasury's own careers pages checked, so it should be confirmed on the live vacancy rather than assumed.

When do applications open for the HM Treasury graduate policy programme?

2026-2027 campaign: application deadline is 12 noon on 5 November 2026; roles in London and Darlington, one application per campaign; opening date not printed. Checked on 2026-10-24 against HM Treasury's own site.

How long is the HM Treasury graduate policy programme?

Around two years, according to HM Treasury's own careers information.

When does the HM Treasury graduate policy programme start?

September 2027, according to HM Treasury's own careers information.

Who can apply for the HM Treasury graduate policy programme?

British and European Economic Area (EEA) nationals only, under Civil Service Nationality Rules, according to HM Treasury's own careers information.

Where is the HM Treasury graduate policy programme based?

London, Darlington, according to HM Treasury's own careers information.

What does the HM Treasury graduate policy programme pay?

£39,130 in London and £36,130 in Darlington, according to HM Treasury's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the HM Treasury graduate policy programme?

2.2 or above in any degree subject, according to HM Treasury's own careers information.

How should I confirm HM Treasury's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on HM Treasury's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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