Anyone work for HMRC as an EO role?

Mamabear256 · 2023-07-08T18:13:32+00:00

I’ve Been offered a job with hmrc at EO level. I wondered how you find it if you work for them. Do you find it interesting? How’s the progression? How is the flexibility with WFH and doing your hours? TIA 😊

HelplessSoul · 08/07/2023 19:51

Depends on what the actual job is and what directorate you are in.

As with any Civil Service employer, there will be good and bad parts.

youveturnedupwelldone · 09/07/2023 10:13

Like PP said it really is role dependent. If you're in one of the call centre type roles it's not going to be as flexible as a more admin type role.

Each department also has its own culture too. A HMRC is massive, one of the biggest depts so you almost get departments within the department.

Best thing to do is ask them now what their policy is - I think their WFH is 2 days at least in the office but might vary by role/business need.

Progression wise once you have passed your probation you can move around the civil service quite easily if you wish. Again, progression possibilities vary by department. HMRC is operational so the opportunities get less and less at each level quite quickly as they have lots of staff at the lower grades. But there are opportunities depending on what you do. I've had a really varied Civil Service career so far and had no trouble progressing up the chain when I've wanted to, working in a variety of different govt departments.

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Mamabear256 · 09/07/2023 10:16

youveturnedupwelldone · 09/07/2023 10:13

Like PP said it really is role dependent. If you're in one of the call centre type roles it's not going to be as flexible as a more admin type role.

Each department also has its own culture too. A HMRC is massive, one of the biggest depts so you almost get departments within the department.

Best thing to do is ask them now what their policy is - I think their WFH is 2 days at least in the office but might vary by role/business need.

Progression wise once you have passed your probation you can move around the civil service quite easily if you wish. Again, progression possibilities vary by department. HMRC is operational so the opportunities get less and less at each level quite quickly as they have lots of staff at the lower grades. But there are opportunities depending on what you do. I've had a really varied Civil Service career so far and had no trouble progressing up the chain when I've wanted to, working in a variety of different govt departments.

Thank you for your response. Do you enjoy working for the civil service then?

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EsmeSusanOgg · 11/07/2023 16:34

HMRC offers 2 days WFH a week as standard. They can offer additional flexibility if needed. It'll be role dependent like others have said.

Civil Service in general has not of opportunities for training, shadowing other roles and getting involved in staff groups and networks that can be department or civil service wide. Those tend to be good for helping with career progression, or just a sideways move if you want a change.

unknownlad · 21/06/2024 15:43

How long does it take to get off the reserved list and vetting at HMRC ? I am on reserve list for HMRC AO SUPPORT OFFICER ROLE . I PUT MY SELF DOWN FOR CROYDON AND STRATFORD AND HOW LONG DOES VETTING TAKE ?