HM Revenue & Customs
Project Director for Risk and Audit Tool Implementation
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Deputy Director (Project Director for Risk and Audit Tooling) – HMRC
Locations: Croydon, Leeds, London, Manchester, Preston, Stratford, Worthing
Job Summary
This Deputy Director role, specifically for the risk and audit tooling project, will lead the successful implementation of a new risk and audit tool across HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Beyond strong project leadership experience, the role demands expertise in risk management and internal audit, enabling the successful surge capture of the tool. This will ensure insightful tool design—production and deliver for HMRC will benefit from exciting future projects.
The postholder will lead all project aspects, unite risk and audit workstreams into one cohesive effort.
The role reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer and Group Financial Controller. Collaboration will extend to the Director of Internal Audit, headquartered in the Chief Financial Officer Group.
The project timeline is two years, after which assimilation into an SCS1 role within CFO is expected.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Project Oversight
- Lead the successful implementation of the new audit and risk tool.
- Align new tooling systems with equally developing risk and assurance improvement efforts.
- Engage with business stakeholders to assure seamless integration and adoption.
- Champion acceptance and transformation within risk and audit communities across the organisation.
- Actively engage in senior leadership teams with the Chief Risk Officer and Group Financial Controller.
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Team Management
- Lead a small specialised team central to this project.
- Provide direction, motivation, and management of the team to meet project objectives.
- Safely influence diverse stakeholders across HMRC.
- Guide business readiness activities through stakeholder support.
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial experience in risk management, ideally within a risk advisory role.
- In-depth experience in internal audit, specifically within past or current internal audit environments.
- Proven experience in leading change initiatives or implementing new operational frameworks.
- One of the following qualified statuses:
- ERM Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management
- Qualified Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, ICEAW, CIMA, CIPFA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of HMRC’s risk environment (similar to that of a Government department or comparable organisation).
- Insight into HMRC’s core business functions, particularly focusing on tax collection.
Additional Information
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £81,000 (annual)
- Pension: HMRC contributes £23,465 annually to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
For full benefits breakdown, refer to the attached Candidate Pack.
Security & clearance requirements
- Counter-terrorist check mandatory for all successful applicants.
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (PSS) required for UK working with government assets.
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Eligible Groups
The role remains open to:
- UK nationals
- Irish nationals
- Citizens of Commonwealth countries who have right to work in the UK
- Erasmus nations (EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and their family members)
- Those who previously drew EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) rights
- Other specific entry requirements include Turkey and other EEA-related groups
Full details on eligibility at oom.gov.uk);
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- All applications remain verified and plagiarism-proof. AI-assisted shorts or falsehoods may lead to application withdrawal or administrative action.
Recruitment Process
- Details found within Candidate Pack. Interview or assessment participant only qualifies for feedback.
Civil Service Stance
- Civil Service embraces diversity & inclusion including employees with disabilities (via Disability Confident Scheme).
- An Redeployment Interview Scheme supports automatically redundant civil servants under criteria requirements.
Head to Civil Service People Plan and Diversity Strategy Guide, ensuring equitable hiring opportunities under fortified standards.
Contact:
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Recruitment Contact: Robert Gavin (scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk)
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Request for Results: unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk
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