Insider profil
Top Insider Advice
You need to believe in yourself and take any development opportunity offered to you. Training and learning is important and is encouraged so you can do your job effectively and develop skills that can help you throughout your career. Constant development is important for you, your team and the wider business. If you are interested in pursuing something - consult with your manager to see if they can help identify opportunities or courses you can attend. Not all courses are internal and in some instances the department will pay to attend external courses or attain professional qualifications. There are also great training and development schemes that exist in HMRC
Career path
Business Engagement Co-ordinator
HMRC
Started 04/2021 to PresentData Analyst
HMRC
From 01/2013 to 03/2021Risk & Intelligence Analyst
HMRC
From 04/2009 to 12/2012Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
As the main liaison between HMRC's risking team and Compliance Team I know my actions ensure there is work available for staff, that this work is varied and that ultimately this provides the Government of the day with the funds they need to ensure their priorities are covered. Changing priorities can mean that projects can be pulled at short notice or if a project is particularly successful requirements may change to increase the numbers delivered. It's a lot of responsibility to ensure thousands of enquiry cases are delivered to bring in the funds that keep the country running but when I know I've done all I can to ensure a smooth process, it's a good day.
Greatest achievements
Due to the then imminent departure from the European Union a speedier and more effective process needed to be developed for International Trade authorisation work as HMRC did not have enough staff to continue the existing manual checks (these checks were not needed when trading within Europe so would increase significantly once we left the EU). I developed, built and ran a process that gathered data in bulk from multiple sources - both internal HMRC and third party data sources - this ensured that HMRC met key deadlines to ensure that businesses throughout the UK were able to trade with the Rest of the World once Brexit was finalised. Due to the increased volume of International Trade the old process was not sustainable and with assistance from colleagues created a tool that is still in use and used daily.
Jim
Portfolio Lead
Top Insider Advice
Find a mentor you are comfortable with. Be prepared to take honest constructive feedback. Create a support network...it's easier than you think.
Mary .
Top Insider Advice
Based on my experience spanning multiple departments and roles - from DWP to HMRC, and from operational to leadership positions -here's my top advice for those joining the Civil Service: 1. Look sideways, not just upwards for growth opportunities Embrace additional responsibilities alongside your core role like continuous improvement advocacy, outreach work, and advisory positions. These develop versatile skills and increase your visibility across departments. 2. Step outside your comfort zone to build confidence My transition from behind-the-scenes roles to face-to-face work demonstrates how stretching yourself builds transferable skills and personal resilience that benefit your entire career. 3. Cultural change starts with everyday leadership Challenge negative workplace culture, you don't need formal authority to create positive environments. Building trust and psychological safety pays dividends in team performance. 4. Bring your authentic self to work Diversity of thought and experience strengthens the Civil Service. Authenticity helps create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute fully. 5. Connect across boundaries Establish or join existing networks that spans different business areas and/or departments. Breaking down silos creates more effective public service delivery and enriches your professional experience. 6. Focus on continuous learning and improvement Commit to evaluation and learning, this demonstrates how reflective practice drives both personal development and better service outcomes. 7. Remember the purpose behind the work Throughout your roles maintain focus on how your work impacts UK citizens and communities - the ultimate measure of success in public service.
Viola .
Top Insider Advice
Identify your long term career aspirations, set specific goals and achievable goals to guide your progression Take advantage of training programmes, workshops, and seminars to enhance your skills and knowledge Take on new challenges - volunteer for projects or tasks outside your daily responsibilities Smile - build relationships with peers, leaders, mentors Prioritise your well-being, maintain a healthy work life balance, always set boundaries
