Can I apply if I am not currently a civil servant?
Yes. This role is open to suitably qualified people in the external market and to existing civil servants and those in accredited Non-Departmental Bodies.
Is this role suitable for part-time working?
This role is available for full-time or flexible working arrangements (including existing job share partnerships) but you should discuss your needs with the hiring manager if you are invited to interview.
Is this a permanent role?
Yes. This role is being offered on a permanent basis.
What is an assignment duration?
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by.
It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
What nationality do I need to hold in order to apply?
This role 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)
- 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.
Will the role involve travel?
Yes. Regular travel across the UK to CPO sites will be required as well as frequent Senior Leadership meetings in London.
Is security clearance required?
Yes. Appointment is conditional upon successfully completing a BPSS pre-employment check and achieving the required level of national security clearance. For this position, you will be required to have or obtain Security Check (SC) level.
For more information on the vetting process please visit GOV.UK.
What is a Financial Probity Check?
Appointments are conditional upon candidates undertaking a financial probity check if shortlisted for final interview. Candidates are expected to have conducted their own tax affairs with probity; financial probity checks are carried out to minimise the risk that prospective candidates have behaved in ways likely to bring the tax system into disrepute.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to provide necessary personal information to allow HMRC to conduct these.
All information is dealt with in the strictest confidence and the outcome of the check will be shared with the Vacancy Holder only. Appointment is conditional on returning a successful outcome.
Can I claim back any expenses incurred during the recruitment process?
No. Unfortunately we will not be able to reimburse you, except in exceptional circumstances and only when agreed in advance.
Will this role be overseen by the Civil Service Commission?
Yes. As this role is one of the more senior posts within the Civil Service, a Commissioner will oversee the recruitment process and chair the selection panel.
What is the role of the Civil Service Commission in relation to recruitment into the Civil Service?
The Civil Service Commission has two primary functions:
- To provide assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit based on fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
- For the most senior posts in the Civil Service, the Commission discharges its responsibilities directly by overseeing the recruitment process and by a Commissioner chairing the selection panel.
- To hear and determine appeals made by civil servants under the Civil Service Code which sets out the Civil Service values – Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity – and forms part of the relationship between civil servants and their employer.
What is a declaration of interest and when to inform us?
Candidates must note the requirement to declare any interests that might cause questions to be raised about their approach to the business of the Department. If you are unsure what a declaration or conflict of interest may be, please contact the team for more information.
If you believe that you may have a conflict of interest, please contact James Greengrass at james.greengrass@green-park.co.uk before submitting your application.
What reasonable adjustments can be made if I have a disability?
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments.
In order to support job applicants and ensure that you are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and assessment process.
Reasonable adjustments could include; allowing extra time during selection tests; ensuring that information is provided in an accessible format or; by providing training.
If you feel that you may need a reasonable adjustment to be made, or you would like to discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact us in the first instance.
If you wish to receive a hard copy of the information, or in an alternative format e.g. Audio, Braille or large font then please contact: scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk.
What do I do if I want to make a complaint?
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact Jashim Ahmed at scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied after departmental investigation, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at info@csc.gov.uk or in writing to: Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ.