Temporary roles at HMRC

Flexible opportunities. Real impact.

Looking for a role that fits around your life while still making a meaningful contribution? As a temporary worker at HMRC, you’ll be part of exciting transformation projects that shape the future of tax services for millions across the UK.

You’ll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with brilliant teams, helping HMRC become one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world.

Opportunities that fit you

We offer a wide range of temporary roles to suit different skillsets and career goals:

• Specialist roles (3–12 months) across business areas focused on delivering impactful outcomes.
• Volume roles supporting the public and businesses with their tax and customs needs — with over 1,300 people already making a difference in these positions.

Whether you're looking to gain experience, explore a new career path, or contribute to meaningful work, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Let’s connect

Want to learn more about our temporary opportunities? Join our talent network and stay in the loop with the latest roles, insights, and updates.

Discover temporary opportunities - join our talent network 

Meet Peter

"I’ve worked on temporary assignments twice so far with HMRC, in different teams. My HMRC recruitment and onboarding experiences have compared very favourably against other clients. Questions are answered quickly and fully, and I felt thoroughly supported with the usual (required documents, contract details, joining instructions, IT set-up, kit delivery, time-sheeting, line manager arrangements, etc.). During my assignments, I also felt cared for by the HMRC Recruitment Team… whether checking in with them for upcoming internal opportunities or covering off the necessary admin arrangements during the shift to my second assignment here. Please keep doing what you’re doing Team HMRC Recruitment!"

Meet Deepa

"I was contacted by Victoria (HMRC Recruiter) in November 2021 with an interesting role in customs transformation. After a successful interview, I was offered a 3 month temporary assignment to start in January 2022, and Victoria was very supportive and organised with my onboarding and providing my IT equipment. 

I started as Communications and Engagement Lead at the Single Customs Platform working on the communications strategy to migrate customers from the legacy customs platform CHIEF to the new single customs platform – the Customs Declaration Service. I led communications planning, delivery, briefings and ministerial correspondence for the programme and have been well integrated into the programme team. I was provided many opportunities to add value and had a great line manager. I would highly recommend considering a temporary role at HMRC."