This post is a Senior Civil Service (SCS) Pay Band 1 post and is offered as a three-year fixed term appointment with the option of extension and/or permanency.
Location
This post is based in London or Telford (dependent on candidate) and will entail national travel.
Nationality
Applications are welcome regardless of nationality but the following rules on nationality for Civil Servant posts apply: - you should be a British or Commonwealth citizen as defined in the British Nationality Act of 1981, a British protected person, or a national of a state within the European Economic area. Certain non-EC family members and certain non-European Free Trade Area family members may also be eligible. Exceptionally someone falling outside these groups may be considered. So if you are unsure of your status, please explain your circumstances in a letter accompanying your application.
Entry to the UK is controlled under the Immigration Act of 1971. Everyone who does not have the right of abode is subject to immigration control. You should check if there are any restrictions on your stay or your freedom to take or change employment before you apply for a post.
Package
The starting salary for this role will depend on the calibre and experience of the successful candidate but is expected to be circa £100K. A bonus will be payable depending on performance, within the normal SCS pay arrangements. The salary will be reviewed annually, beginning in April 2008. This appointment will be on normal Civil Service Terms and Conditions. Salary and terms of appointment for a serving Civil Servant would be within normal rules for appointment on level transfer or promotion.
The SCS pay system is a simple broad band structure, based upon job evaluation score groups. The structure has three core bands Pay Bands 1, 2 and 3. However, some Departments including HMRC, operate an additional Pay Band at SCS 1A.
Future pay awards will normally be made in line with the current SCS performance-related pay arrangements. It is not possible to quote specific rates and increases in advance of the annual pay awards each April but in recent years pay increases have ranged from 0% to 7%. Increases depend on individual circumstances including your performance.
Performance bonuses are available within the SCS performance-related pay system. They are awarded within a pool scheme based on performance i.e. achievement of personal objectives. Bonuses are not determined until after the year end so it is not possible to quote amounts in advance of the annual pay award each April. As a guide, in recent years bonuses have ranged from 0% to 15%. They are non-consolidated payments which are paid in addition to base pay increases. They are paid as a lump sum and do not count towards pension entitlements. Bonuses are awarded on the recommendation of line managers based on the level of success with which an SCS member has met their in-year business and corporate objectives and relative to all others in their Pay Band.
Further Benefits
Occupational Health Services, including counselling and eye care provision.
Leave provision including:
Pension
HMRC offers an excellent occupational pension scheme. For staff starting work on or after 30 July 2007, we offer the choice of either:
Full details can be found on the Civil Service Pensions website at: www.civilservice-pensions.gov.uk.
Hours and Annual Leave
You will normally be required to work a five-day week of 36 hours excluding meal breaks. Your annual leave allowance will be 30 days with pay. In addition, all staff receive 8 days’ bank and public holidays and 2.5 privilege days to be taken at fixed times of the year.
Age
From 1 October 2006 the default retirement age for senior civil servants is 65.
Equal Opportunities
HMRC welcomes applications from people of every kind of background, so that our own workforce reflects the community we serve.
Health and Security
The appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of checks on health, security and other matters.
Political activities
You will be subject to certain restrictions on national and local political activities. These include standing as a candidate in parliamentary elections, canvassing on behalf of candidates and expressing views on matters of political controversy in public speeches or publications.
Other outside activities
You should not do anything or take on any outside work which might conflict with the interests of HMRC or which is inconsistent with your official position, for example you will need to declare any significant shareholdings. You will need prior permission to take on outside work.
Conflicts of Interest
Applicants are asked to consider any potential conflicts of interest before applying to work for HMRC, including their tax affairs.
Personal and Professional Development
HMRC is committed to learning and development, offering opportunities, such as:
Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Persons
HMRC is an accredited user of the Government’s two ticks Disability Symbol, which denotes organisations that have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria in the job specification are guaranteed an interview with Gatenby Sanderson. Selection will be on merit.
If you wish to claim a guaranteed interview under the disability commitment, you should attach a statement to this effect to your application. It is not necessary to state the nature of your disability.
To download the declaration form please click here