Linked vacancies
This vacancy is part of a joint campaign for the same role in another HMRC team (vacancy ID 298652, Trainee Intelligence Analyst Officer). Although linked, the two vacancies have different nationality and security clearance requirements, and are offered in different locations. If you don't meet the nationality requirements for one, you may still be able to apply for the other.
If you meet the nationality requirements for both vacancies and apply for both: your first online test scores will be banked and carry across to the second. If you are shortlisted, you will only need to be interviewed once but will be considered for both roles, according to your location preferences.
Vacancy timeline
Dates are provided as a guide only, and may change:
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Complete online tests/CV and submit application by 23:55 on Sunday 27 August (see top of advert).
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The Strengths video platform is expected to be live for 5 days from w/c 28 August.
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Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 23rd October.
Start date
Whilst every candidate is different, it’s helpful to have an idea of when you might start in the role. For planning purposes only, we anticipate successful candidates starting in post between mid-December 2023 and mid-January 2024.
Security Clearance is required for this role
In addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, you must pass National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level. You will need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of security vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you do not have a minimum of 5 years consecutive residency in the UK then your application will be rejected.
If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please contact Specialist Recruitment Team. For more information on the level of security checks we will carry out, review this information on security checks.
If you do not already hold SC, your security check will be in progress when you start in this role, and your formal offer will be conditional on subsequently passing. If you do not pass SC, you will not be able to remain in this role and HMRC will attempt to find an alternative role for you.
Eligibility
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. To check that you are eligible to apply, review this eligibility information.
Probation
If you join us as a new employee and have not worked in HMRC or the Civil Service, you are required to complete a 6-month probationary period. If you’ve worked in another part of government or another Government agency, where a probation period has already been successfully completed as a Civil Servant, or you have already completed your probation in HMRC, you might not need to undertake a probationary period, or it might be shorter than 6 months. Usually, where continuity of service is preserved or where you have other eligible periods of service, then any previous period of successfully completed probation will count towards the current period of probation.
Professional Trial Period
A condition of employment is the satisfactory progression through the 12-month Professional Trial Period (PTP). Successful applicants will be conditionally appointed for the duration of the PTP. Throughout this 12-month PTP, your progress against a set of pre-defined assessments for HMRC Intelligence Analysts will be evaluated and marked. You will need to pass the training examination process, but you have two attempts in total to do so. If you fail the exam a second time, you will automatically fail your PTP.
The PTP and your probation period will run concurrently. If you do not successfully complete your probation period and/or the PTP, your employment with HMRC may be terminated. Applicants who pass their probation period but fail the PTP may be offered alternative, less specialised roles within HMRC. The decision on whether you are offered one of these roles will be based on several factors including performance, behaviours, and location, and it may be at a lower grade.
The structure of the training programme includes several multi-day courses. Not all courses can be delivered in your home office location, so you may be required to travel and be away from home for up to a week at a time.
Reserve list
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition, or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a reasonable adjustment or a change to be made so that you can make your application, review this information on reasonable adjustments, and contact hmrcrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible.
Equality and Diversity
We’re committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues here at HMRC. We want everyone to feel valued, supported and comfortable being their true self at work.
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer, supporting social mobility by giving opportunities to people from all walks of life, and reflective of the society that we serve. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us and offer a range of flexible working patterns and support. Our aim is to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you.
For more information on how we make this happen, review this information on our culture and values.
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible after considering operational and customer service needs. We can’t guarantee that we can meet all requests to work flexibly, as agreement will be subject to business ability to accommodate, and any request to work a more flexible arrangement should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer.
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
The Civil Service runs 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.
Locations
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
Further Information
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application/s will be withdrawn from the process.
Duplicate applications for the same vacancy will also be withdrawn.
Transferring into HMRC from Civil Service If you are currently working for an ‘Other Government Department’ (OGD) and would like to consider the impact on your pay when joining HMRC, please see the attached document "Combined T&C and OGD Pay English”, found at the bottom of this advert. Further information on staff transfers can be found on gov.uk
Problems during the application process
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If you think you’ve made a mistake on a short application form (e.g. you’ve ticked the incorrect eligibility box), please contact hmrcrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk at least two working days before the vacancy closes. After this, we won’t be able to reopen your application.
Please use the subject line to insert appropriate wording e.g. Please re-open my application - 306192 & vacancy closing date 27th August 2023. Please note that we cannot amend or re-open your application if you have submitted your full application in the interests of fair and open recruitment.
For reasonable adjustments queries or requests, please see details within reasonable adjustments section above.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.