Pete .

Chasing criminals to Crisis, Command & Coordination...

Left the Police after 11 years for a more interesting role in HMRC Investigation. Secondments to the National Crime Agency and the MOD. Now in the newly-formed Department Operations Centre.

I manage the Department's response to incidents effecting HMRC.

In the Department's first ever DOC (Department Operations Centre) - liaising across HMRC & wider Government departments responding to incidents as they happen, including COVID19, BREXIT, death of HM the Queen, industrial action - just some examples.

Variation

Two days rarely the same. From dealing with IT incidents impacting across the Department to meetings across the Civil Service, the work is vast and different.

Keep options open

Once established the keep your options open. The department and Civil Service are vast, work is varied and options are unlimited. Look for opportunities to expand your knowledge, experience and contacts.

Promotion

Using secondments and experience-gaining opportunities to broaden my knowledge & gain valuable work experiences from across the Civil Service to achieve promotion.