HMRC Tax Specialist Programme (TSP) 2018

I thought that was the case beforehand too. But I think a lot of the roles were O that were offered.

I could be wrong though. Might be details on the 2017 thread. I wasn’t a student room member then.

Its earlier in thread but someone said the Thursday/Friday session at Lincoln was cancelled and would be rescheduled.

Anyone heard if the cancelled AC and people who couldn't attend AC last week due to weather have been rescheduled for this week or has HMRC extended the date from the 9th March (which is original last date)?

I thought that was the case beforehand too. But I think a lot of the roles were O that were offered.

I think everyone feels like that. Its easy to focus on the things you think you’ve done wrong. But I am sure there will be lots of positives you’ve forgotten about! It’s a really challenging assessment centre.

I got offered an O role last year so even if you aren’t successful there is always the potential of a job offer

Hi, I keep reading about these O and HO roles..., this may seem silly, but what do they mean??
also, what is the work and salary like for said roles?

Many thanks,
M.

An O or EO (Officer or Executive Officer) grades are normally paid £23,836 (National) or £27,558 (London)
an HO or HEO (Higher Officer or Higher Executive Officer) grades are normally paid £29,652 (National) or £33,722 (London)

Each grade does quite different roles based on what business stream they are attached too and can be either a caseworker, manager or support staff. But generally speaking an HEO has higher responsibility than an EO.

Anyone know up until what point you can still change location preferences, if at all? Having a crisis of location judgement just in case I am successful.

Last few years people were allowed to change locations after they found out they were successful but I think a few weeks before location placements were sent out.

I would also like to confirm with others if they heard same thing at AC.... my group was told if you only put down one location they will try to put you there if successful moving people around who have put more choices down.... I put down several locations but thinking maybe its better to concentrate on top wish list to say and reduce locations willing to be placed at.

Last few years people were allowed to change locations after they found out they were successful but I think a few weeks before location placements were sent out.

I would also like to confirm with others if they heard same thing at AC.... my group was told if you only put down one location they will try to put you there if successful moving people around who have put more choices down.... I put down several locations but thinking maybe its better to concentrate on top wish list to say and reduce locations willing to be placed at.

Surely if your successful you want to be considered for more locations, and not be put on a reserve list because you've not listed the location that is available and 19 people have done better than you and have therefore filled up your selected locations. Does that make sense ? Lol

Nope! Lol.

Some people can't just go anywhere, for any number of personal reasons. Candidates will often choose only one location because it's the only one they can really work in. It may mean they don't get a place and someone below them on the merit list does, but them's the brakes.

This was their statement regarding the matter in 2017. Taken from their Facebook page:


All you need to know - Strict Merit Order
All places on TSP will be offered on a strict merit order basis in accordance with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles.
Places are offered based on stage 3 rankings and location preferences.



The highest ranked candidate will be placed first at their preferred location, followed by the next ranked candidate and so on.
If we are unable to place a candidate in their preferred first location, due to being over subscribed, we will offer the candidate their second choice and so on.
If we are unable to place a candidate in one of their preferred locations, and they have indicated that they would accept an alternative location, we will offer them an alternative location.
If we unable to place a candidate in one of their preferred locations and they have indicated that they would not accept a location outside of their preferences, the candidate will wait on a reserve list until a preferred location becomes available following accepts and declines of offers. If a preferred location does not become available during the placement period , we may not be able to offer you a place on TSP.
A candidate may update their preferences by emailing [email protected] with their updates to the preference form completed at the HMRC Assessment Centre.
The higher you finished at the HMRC Assessment Centres does increase your chances of being offered a place on TSP at one of your preferred locations.
Thank You

Does anyone know where Manchester HMRC staff are based?