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Senior Civil Servants

Senior Civil Servants (SCS) are the most senior leaders of the civil service and are ultimately responsible for the work of their teams and delivering HMRC's objectives.  

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Why join HMRC as a Senior Civil Servant?

"HMRC is going through an exciting time as we undertake a major transformation to modernise our services for our customers. We are delivering cutting-edge digital services, which will affect all our customers and colleagues. We can only achieve this with the help and support of our people.

We offer challenging, interesting work and fulfilling, rewarding careers. We value a diverse range of people and ensure that every colleague in HMRC works in a fully inclusive environment, where they feel respected and safe to speak up if they need to. This is a key priority for HMRC, and it's everyone's responsibility to contribute to it."

Jim Harra, Chief Executive and First Permanent Secretary

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Inclusion at HMRC

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At HMRC, we are committed to creating a great place to work. A diverse, inclusive and vibrant organisation, where everyone is supported and valued.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to better decision making and problem solving; helping to deliver an effective, modern service to our customers. It is vital to ensure we’re drawing on, and nurturing, the widest possible range of views and experiences. 

Our HMRC equality objectives 2020-2024 describe how we are working to become a more inclusive and representative organisation reflective of our values.

Meet Ali, HMRC’s Portfolio Director. Ali has spent the past 32 years successfully climbing the career ladder. From the most junior grade to where she is now as a Senior Civil Servant.

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