Job summary
You will be joining the Intelligence Development Team (IDT), which is part of the nationwide Law Enforcement arm of HMRC. We pursue criminals, fraudsters and smugglers who attack the UK Exchequer, and we build intelligence packages for criminal prosecutions. We also work with our colleagues in civil recovery to use all the tools at HMRC’s disposal to prevent and detect serious organised crime. Duties include office based activity and operational work, including surveillance.
These roles are some of the most exciting in Government and Law Enforcement so we’re looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate a passion for this interesting and varied work. If you have an open and enquiring mind, love problem-solving and decision-making based on rules, precedent, and in-depth analysis of the intelligence you gather and if you can thrive in a high-pressure environment, adapting to changing priorities and demands, this could be the role for you.
Job description
You will be trained to gather and develop intelligence from a variety of sources. The role requires attention to detail, tenacity, resilience and flexibility. You will need to exercise sound judgment and discretion, applying legislation, policy and procedure.
Key responsibilities will include:
Gathering intelligence.
Developing quality cases for intervention and criminal prosecution across all HMRC regimes, such as complex cyber-attacks, money laundering, smuggling (including tobacco and alcohol) and new and emerging frauds.
Travel and working away from the office, both in the UK and occasionally overseas.
Undertaking a range of operational, tactical, and strategic work, with the expectation that you will rotate into a variety of roles to develop your skills and knowledge in furtherance of your career.
Engaging with counter fraud professionals within HMRC and external Law Enforcement Agencies across the UK.
Maintaining an awareness of innovation within intelligence, including the development and application of digital technology.
Giving evidence in court in relation to your work within the criminal justice system and providing witness statements.
Conducting foot and static covert surveillance.
Working to a standard that can withstand inspection by Team Leaders, the Courts and external authorities.
Undertaking a wide range of desk-based duties, including the analysis of material, preparation of applications to Courts, such as Production Orders for financial material.
Complying with legislation by undertaking the role of Disclosure Officer in relation to material, created or obtained during an investigation.
As you will be in receipt of a Flexibility Payment you will need to work additional hours above and beyond a normal working pattern. This commitment includes:
Short notice changes
Some evening/weekend/bank holiday work
Working an additional 275 hours per annum [not required during training]
Being on-call - 1 week in 4, pre-rostered [not required during training]
Please see the Benefits section and attachment for full details.
Training
We recruit candidates based on aptitude and potential and will provide full training to give you the skills and experience needed to succeed.
Successful candidates will need to undertake a training period of approximately 12 months. This will include online and on-the-job learning, a 3-week residential course and a 1-day Public and Personal Safety Training course with annual refresher training. The Public and Personal Safety Training includes physical activity and requires an appropriate level of fitness. You must be able to take part in, for example, jogging, stretching and movement exercises, self-defence and restraint techniques.
Throughout the 12 months, you will have a Practical Training Officer to guide you through the process and will receive support from your management team and colleagues.
Successful completion of all training is vital for the role. We provide candidates with as much support as possible but those who do not complete - and pass - all required training, cannot remain in the role and may need to be moved to an alternative role within HMRC. If that is not possible, your employment may be terminated.
Other specialist training may also be required, dependent on the team you are placed in and the changing nature of surveillance work.
Personal development will continue after the initial 12 month period and throughout your career.
Person specification
Please ensure you understand the following requirements before you apply
These exciting roles are unique within HMRC and have specific requirements. Before you apply, it is essential you understand the level of commitment, flexibility and resilience that will be required of you. You must:
Accept this role is physically demanding and requires mobility and fitness
Undertake - and pass - a programme of training which includes a hybrid of residential, online and ‘on the job’ training over approximately 12 months
Work flexible patterns of attendance to meet the requirements of the role
Read the attachments relating to Flexibility Payments
Essential criteria
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential criteria:
Hold a full valid UK driving licence at the time of application and be willing to drive official vehicles*.
*We recognise that some people cannot drive due to a disability or underlying health condition (as covered by the Equality Act) and may not be able to meet these requirements. Where this applies, you will be able to request these are removed by means of a reasonable adjustment. You will have the opportunity to tell us about any reasonable adjustments if you are offered a post.
To succeed in this role, the following key skills are required:
The ability to work as part of a team, whilst being self-motivated, committed, conscientious and organised, even when completing multiple tasks.
Be able to use your own judgement to gather intelligence and assess evidence.
Be prepared to deal with challenge and/or confrontation.
Have the drive and determination to solve problems, whilst keeping an open mind.
Have an enquiring mind and demonstrate tenacity.
Demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to understand and apply legislation, policy, and procedure.
Have the ability to deal with - and thrive - in a high-pressure environment, adapting to changing priorities and demands