HM Revenue & Customs
Project Directorfor Risk and Audit ToolImplementation
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Project Directorfor Risk and Audit ToolImplementation
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Project Director for Risk and Audit Tool Implementation
Job Summary
This Deputy Director role (Project Director for the risk and audit tooling project) will lead the implementation of the new risk and audit tool across HMRC.
The role requires a candidate with strong risk management and internal audit experience adapted to lead change successfully and shape the implementation—ensuring the tool delivers practical value while enabling HMRC to benefit from future innovation.
The project will bring together risk and internal audit workstreams under one initiative, reporting directly to the:
- Chief Risk Officer
- Group Financial Controller (based in Chief Financial Officer Group)
- With close liaison to the Director of Internal Audit
The project duration is 2 years, after which the role will expect redeployment to an alternative SCS1 role within CFO.
Job Description
Role Responsibilities
- Provide strong project leadership to ensure the successfulimplementation of the new audit and risk tool
- Collaborate with risk and assurance improvement teams to align new ways of working with the updated tooling
- Engage with wider business stakeholders to achieve adoption and effective embedding of the tool’s capabilities
- Lead adoption of new risk and audit capabilities within the risk and audit community
- Actively participate in the senior leadership team of the Chief Risk Officer and Group Financial Controller
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Management of People
- Lead a small dedicated central team, ensuring clear leadership, management, and motivation to achieve project objectives
- Influence and engage with diverse stakeholders across HMRC and oversee business readiness activities through these channels
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial risk management experience, ideally within a risk advisory function
- Substantial internal audit experience, preferably within an internal audit function
- Proven track record in leading major change or implementing ways of working
- Relevant certification or qualification from:
- ERM Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management
- Qualified accountancy status (ACCA, ICEAW, CIMA, or CIPFA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Desirable
- Understanding of HMRC’s risk environment, or another large public sector organisation
- Familiarity with HMRC’s core business (e.g., tax collection)
Benefits
- Salary: £81,000
- Pension Contribution: £23,465 (added to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme)
- Full benefits available in the attached candidate pack
Additional Information
Selection Process
Available in the attached Candidate Pack. Feedback is only available after attending an interview/assessment.
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Assignment Duration
This role includes a minimum 2-year assignment, aligned with SCS career development objectives. While not contractual, the expectation is formalised, with flexibility to accommodate leave (e.g., family-friendly).
Security Requirements
- Counter-terrorist check mandatory for appointment.
- Must meet Civil Service security vetting standards (including Baseline Personnel checks).
Nationality Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- UK/EU nationals and certain arrangement-covering individuals (e.g., Commonwealth citizens with UK work rights).
- Veterans and persons with other protected characteristics encouraged to apply.
- Full details on signalling inclusive encouragement schemes.
Working with the Civil Service
- Operates under strict ethical standards (Civil Service Code) and merit-based recruitment.
- Disability Confident Scheme available for eligible candidates.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion plans (Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy).
Contact for Applicants
Email: scs.resourcing@hmrc.gov.uk For results inquiries: unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk
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