Terms and Conditions of Employment

Eligibility

To avoid possible disappointment at a later stage, we recommend that you check you are eligible before applying.

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.

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 the HMRC or which is inconsistent with your official position. 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 HM Revenue & Customs, including there tax affairs.

Location

This post will be based in London, though there will be quite a lot of travel around Great Britain.  Some flexibility is possible about whether the successful candidate moves to the London area, but the cost of travelling to work and overnight stays in London will not be reimbursed.  Relocation expenses will not be available.

Hours and annual leave

If you work full time, your working week is 36 hours excluding meal breaks. You may however, need to work more hours if your job demands it and as we may reasonably require. Your hours are worked over a 5-day week unless we agree differently. 

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 is an equal opportunities employer, committed to equal opportunities policies.  We welcome people from all backgrounds so that our workforce mirrors the community we serve.

By disability we mean a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

HMRC is committed to the employment and career development of people with disabilities. To demonstrate our commitment we use the Disability Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service. As a symbol user, we guarantee an interview with our advisors, Hays to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria of the post.

What do we mean by disability?

• You must have a disability or long term health condition that is likely to last for at least 12 months

And

• The disability or health condition puts you at a substantial disadvantage in either obtaining or keeping jobs.

How do I apply?

If you believe you are entitled to a guaranteed interview please complete the form nd return it to: - Chetna Patel Diversity & Equality Officer, chetna.patel@hays.com

To downlod the Equal Opportunities Form click - here