HMRC Tax Professional&Operational Delivery Higher Officer&Officer Caseworker Belfast

Ah ok, interesting. Even more so that it's access ni rather than dbs as they have different policies of what they supply with their checks as far as I know.

What campaign did you apply to and what role have you been offered?

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I applied to be graduate scheme last November and passed all the tests but they only took on the highest grades. Wasn't ever expecting them to come back so that's really nice knowing they actually do keep you on file and offer jobs to those who deserve it.
I've Ben offered the tax professional caseworker. What about you?

My partner has also went for the same posts too and hasn't heard today either so don't worry about it. There's a lot of people to get through.

I emailed recruitment who have confirmed that this certificate is the final stage

I was non-graduate so I assume that has something to do with it

It feels like forever, hence me emailing them today if they could give me a timeline and if this was the last stage. They said these pre-employment checks usually take around 20 days and that after that is all complete, it is all then down to your new managers to contact you with start dates. Also that this certificate is the final stage.

I completely understand that is frustrating and yes they should be last step in process.

This is government department not just any old job and it needs to ensure that the people in the roles are security checked to a highest check they need for the information they will be handling. The data we handle as a department is extremely sensitive and it can't be falling into the wrong hands hence all the security. Unfortunately there is no way to do all of this internally and HMRC are at the mercy of these external agencies when getting checks completed. Also we have had a severe reduction in staff over the last 5 years. Rightly went from 161000 to 56000 so these recruitment campaigns are huge. The right people with the right experience need to be placed first and foremost so the experience is there otherwise there would be no mentors, no experience and how would you be able to complete your job to the proper standards without someone to train and guide you. There are lots of internal staff who applied externally who are still waiting too as well as those who received confirmation of a offer. It will be done in date order and it will be done as and when security and health checks are completed and all information is gathered. Staff also need days off and to use annual leave etc too just like anyone in any post.

So yes it's frustrating and difficult having the patience to wait but it will take as long as it takes and there isn't anything you can do to speed the process so better putting it from your mind until manager is in contact then get the ball rollin so to speak.

Sorry Cass I've replied to you as last person in the thread but this is aimed at all of those asking questions and slating the process. A little understanding of how busy and important the work is that the department do would help put things into perspective maybe.

Certainly isn't a criticism on my part of those following the process with the resources available obviously they can only do what they are able to do. My criticism is of those who leave such an important department so under-resourced that this situation comes about but as I am applying to be a Civil Servant I shall train myself to keep those opinions to myself! Not a complaint though of you guys. I know you are only following procedure.

Kez, "fed up with systems and processes" is the reason I'm taking a pay cut and leaving my current OGD role. Hope,I'm not going from frying pan into fire, lol.......

Thank you for your clarifications and diplomacy......

I sometimes think better the devil you know that you don't. I was offered a home office position 3 years ago and promotion and didn't take it because I thought that and stayed where I was. I can't comment on your personal circumstances but it's two ears before you can level transfer to another HO post. Plus an existing civil servant if you failed exams etc you'd just put back in the redeployments pool or they'll find you another position at least!

About 20 days then for you to wait on clearance! Fingers crossed it's fast! Hopefully those on the June closing should start to hear next week!

I sometimes think better the devil you know that you don't. I was offered a home office position 3 years ago and promotion and didn't take it because I thought that and stayed where I was. I can't comment on your personal circumstances but it's two ears before you can level transfer to another HO post. Plus an existing civil servant if you failed exams etc you'd just put back in the redeployments pool or they'll find you another position at least!

About 20 days then for you to wait on clearance! Fingers crossed it's fast! Hopefully those on the June closing should start to hear next week!

I wouldn't hold much hope of that when those from last christmas haven't even had their DBS checks application sent off yet!

Referees contacted. Tick........tock..........tick...........tock...........😀

Awesome looking close! Do they contact current employers do you know?