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"Don't lose sight of who you are and what you're capable of."
Career path
About Sally P.
Key experience
Varied, customer service focused and sometimes quite random!
From setting up a collect and drop ironing service whilst being a stay at home mum, to managing in retail, my career has taken lots of twists and turns. I joined the Civil Service 21 years ago, where the variety of roles I have done has been so interesting and has helped me develop and learn due to such rewarding and different experiences. The majority of my roles within the Civil Service have seen me helping vulnerable members of society. Knowing I have made a difference to individuals and communities gives such a sense of achievement.
Current position
I support with the marketing of recruitment campaigns.
Using a variety of platforms, my team help to promote recruitment campaigns throughout HMRC. We post on social media and job boards, and also advise the business on how to attract candidates to come and work for us. From editing and publishing blogs, or creating packs for candidates to learn more about the role, we help to promote our department as its such a great place to work with so many benefits.
Main motivation
The variety of work that comes my way.
There is a good mix of work. Sometimes I'm concentrating on editing a document, or formatting a candidate pack. But other times I can be lost down a rabbit hole of websites and articles while I research labour market insights or info on the best job boards!
Top advice
Don't lose sight of who you are and what you're capable of.
We often get bogged down with life and maybe a little stuck in rut, and can start to doubt ourselves. Think about what you've achieved, not just within your career, but through life in general and remember how fabulous you are! So many life experiences and personality traits will get you far in your career, stop and take time to think about this, then showcase your wonderful self.
Greatest achievement
Walking 60k for charity and raising £7000 in the process!
Back in 2004 my friend and I decided it would be a laugh to walk 60k for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity. We didn't know however, that to enter we had to raise £1.5k each first! Challenge accepted we organised a Charity Ball, complete with live music, auction, and wonderful food and copious amounts of donated booze. Target smashed we raised £7000 that night. One huge hangover later, we then had to start the training! Great memories, and a huge sense of achievement, maybe it's time I did something similar again?....
Discussions with Sally P.
Want to speak to someone in Hmrc Birmingham
I want to clear my questions
Applications, Application support
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does hmrc offer part time work in the same role after completing a placement year with them?
I just got an offer from hmrc for an industrial placement. So, i was wondering whether they can retain me during my final year of university as a part time colleague in the same role.
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FOI Request: Confirmation of previous employment at HMRC Leeds between 2002 to 2004 time frame for Legal Identity
Hello, The request may not be possible, however a response for Legal reasons would suffice. I am representing myself in a Court Case continuation in August. I was employed at HMRC Leeds very briefly between 2002 - 2004. I need a dated, signed & stamped confirmation A4 summary for identity.
Applications, Application issues
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Can I apply if I already hold a level 3 qualification
Eligibility advice, Qualifications
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