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November 6, 2023
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Liverpool - India Buildings L2 0RD, Manchester - Three New Bailey M3 5FS, Leeds - 7&8 Wellington Place LS1 4AP, Newcastle - Benton Park View NE98 1ZZ, Stratford - 14 Westfield Avenue E20 1HZ, Croydon - Ruskin Square CR0 2WF, London - 100 Parliament Street SW1A 2BQ. Due to space restrictions posts advertised in 100 PS, Stratford and Croydon are only available to existing HMRC staff already based in that location.
About The Job
Job summary
Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence (KAI) is a directorate of around 600 people at the heart of HMRC and Customer Strategy and Tax Design (CS&TD).
Our primary purpose is to work with our partners across HMRC, HM Treasury, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to create a trusted, modern tax administration system, and place the public finances on a sustainable footing.
You will join one of two teams within KAI CCS DAT;
The joint Insight and Innovation and Strategic Insight team is a multi-disciplinary analytical team focused on delivery, innovative development and providing insight for the SPR (Strategic Picture of Risk) - HMRC’s top level assessment of the key strategic risks that it faces.
We work in partnership with other HMRC teams to develop SPR and other products, embedding data science and advanced analytics which enable HMRC to better respond to compliance risks.
The Predictive Analytics Team use cutting-edge data science techniques on HMRC data to focus downstream compliance activity, primarily by helping to identify cases to be taken forward for compliance intervention.
Some examples of the techniques we use are;
The grade 6 area is a mix of Operational Researchers, Statisticians, Data Scientists, Social Researchers and Economists, with an exciting and varied profile of work. The team works in partnership with a range of customers.
See what it’s like to work at HMRC : find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question . Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Job Description
Data Insights Analyst
You will have the opportunity to contribute to one of HMRC’s key strategic products – developing your data analysis and insight skills in the process. Key responsibilities will include;
The team has access to data from a wide range of sources and the post holder will be encouraged to suggest, develop and disseminate innovative uses for new and existing data sources.
You may have the opportunity to gain experience of large-scale data science projects if this is an area of interest.
Data Scientist
The post holder will be responsible for delivering analytical projects across a range of areas to support compliance activities.
You will work with the team and our stakeholders to specify, develop, and deploy your projects
We use Rstudio, SQL, SAS and Git, along with programming standards, to ensure we produce transparent and useful outputs.
Recent and current work includes;
We work flexibly across teams on projects, and can adapt the role to meet development needs of the job holder.
Person specification
Essential Criteria (for both posts);
Qualifications
For both posts you must either:
Or have or be expecting one of the following:
Alongside your salary of £35,092, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £9,475 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
All Criminal Record Checks applications are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a name-blind CV which includes your qualifications and previous skills/experience relating to the criteria set out in the Person specification. This will not be scored but will be used for information purposes. In addition, a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words detailing your technical and other skills, experience and suitability for the posts, including how you meet the essential criteria.
An initial sift based on the experience relevant to the posts may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, it will be assessed on the remaining elements of Personal Statements, including technical skills relevant to the posts.
We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process in order to manage numbers.
At interview candidates will be assessed on Experience and Technical skills relevant to the essential criteria for these posts. Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
After interview, a single merit list will be created and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 6 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Eligibility
To check that you are eligible to apply, review this eligibility information
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers:
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need, so please review the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you are able to travel to.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition, or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a reasonable adjustment or a change to be made so that you can make your application, review this information on reasonable adjustments , and contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
Diversity and Inclusion
At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues and creating an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We’re committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues here at HMRC. We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at HMRC.
For more information on how we make this happen, review this information on our culture and values
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible after considering operational and customer service needs. We can’t guarantee that we can meet all requests to work flexibly, as agreement will be subject to business ability to accommodate, and any request to work a more flexible arrangement should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer.
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
The Civil Service runs a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Locations
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations .
Security Update
For more information on the level of security checks we will carry out, review this information on security checks
Further Information
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application/s will be withdrawn from the process.
Duplicate applications for the same vacancy will also be withdrawn.
Transferring into HMRC from Civil Service If you are currently working for an ‘Other Government Department’ (OGD) and would like to consider the impact on your pay when joining HMRC, please see the attached document Combined T&C and OGD Pay English”, found at the bottom of this advert. Further information on staff transfers can be found on gov.uk
Problems during the application process
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If you think you’ve made a mistake on a short application form (e.g. you’ve ticked the incorrect eligibility box), please contact [email protected] at least two working days before the vacancy closes. After this, we won’t be able to reopen your application.
Please use the subject line to insert appropriate wording e.g. Please re-open my application - 323453 - vacancy closing date 17/11/2023 . Please note that we cannot amend or re-open your application if you have submitted your full application in the interests of fair and open recruitment.
For reasonable adjustments queries or requests, please see details within reasonable adjustments section above.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned via [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here
Liverpool - India Buildings L2 0RD, Manchester - Three New Bailey M3 5FS, Leeds - 7&8 Wellington Place LS1 4AP, Newcastle - Benton Park View NE98 1ZZ, Stratford - 14 Westfield Avenue E20 1HZ, Croydon - Ruskin Square CR0 2WF, London - 100 Parliament Street SW1A 2BQ. Due to space restrictions posts advertised in 100 PS, Stratford and Croydon are only available to existing HMRC staff already based in that location.
About The Job
Job summary
Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence (KAI) is a directorate of around 600 people at the heart of HMRC and Customer Strategy and Tax Design (CS&TD).
Our primary purpose is to work with our partners across HMRC, HM Treasury, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to create a trusted, modern tax administration system, and place the public finances on a sustainable footing.
You will join one of two teams within KAI CCS DAT;
The joint Insight and Innovation and Strategic Insight team is a multi-disciplinary analytical team focused on delivery, innovative development and providing insight for the SPR (Strategic Picture of Risk) - HMRC’s top level assessment of the key strategic risks that it faces.
We work in partnership with other HMRC teams to develop SPR and other products, embedding data science and advanced analytics which enable HMRC to better respond to compliance risks.
The Predictive Analytics Team use cutting-edge data science techniques on HMRC data to focus downstream compliance activity, primarily by helping to identify cases to be taken forward for compliance intervention.
Some examples of the techniques we use are;
- Supervised learning algorithms
- Unsupervised learning algorithms
- Network Analysis
The grade 6 area is a mix of Operational Researchers, Statisticians, Data Scientists, Social Researchers and Economists, with an exciting and varied profile of work. The team works in partnership with a range of customers.
See what it’s like to work at HMRC : find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question . Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Job Description
Data Insights Analyst
You will have the opportunity to contribute to one of HMRC’s key strategic products – developing your data analysis and insight skills in the process. Key responsibilities will include;
- Driving Insight and Innovation projects within the SPR. This will include producing insight, visualisations and narrative on SPR risks, populations and compliance, leading in a specific area.
- Developing analytical techniques and data sources to provide new insights.
- Potentially developing Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs) for SPR data processing.
- Supporting annual delivery of the SPR Data Refresh, leading on one of the key regime areas.
The team has access to data from a wide range of sources and the post holder will be encouraged to suggest, develop and disseminate innovative uses for new and existing data sources.
You may have the opportunity to gain experience of large-scale data science projects if this is an area of interest.
Data Scientist
The post holder will be responsible for delivering analytical projects across a range of areas to support compliance activities.
You will work with the team and our stakeholders to specify, develop, and deploy your projects
We use Rstudio, SQL, SAS and Git, along with programming standards, to ensure we produce transparent and useful outputs.
Recent and current work includes;
- Clustering Analysis of taxpayer populations
- Supervised learning models to identify high-risk compliance cases
- Outlier detection models
- Developing links with stakeholders and working closely to understand the needs of the organisation.
- Working closely with stakeholders to define specific analytical questions, understand the relative priorities and set realistic deadlines for delivery.
- Reviewing available data, both within and external to HMRC, to design robust analytical approaches to inform organisational objectives.
- Where appropriate, design and implement novel analytical methodologies to fill knowledge gaps.
- Using technical skills and exploring data science opportunities to carry out impactful analysis to support HMRC’s approach to compliance.
- Presenting and disseminating results effectively to stakeholders to maximise the impact of our analysis for HMRC.
- Carrying out Quality Assurance of analytical work.
We work flexibly across teams on projects, and can adapt the role to meet development needs of the job holder.
Person specification
Essential Criteria (for both posts);
- Knowledge and experience of at least one (and ideally two or more) of the following: RStudio, SAS, SQL, Python.
- Strong written and verbal communication – ability to explain complex technical issues to both lay stakeholders and experienced technical audiences.
- Knowledge of a variety of ML/AI techniques. Examples include, but are not limited to, regression, clustering, tree-based algorithms, neural networks.
- Previous experience working with Git to manage project version control.
- Knowledge and experience of PowerBi or similar.
- Demonstrable ability to work with large datasets including; How to manipulate and interrogate large datasets to synthesise intelligence that is usable by our operational and/ or strategic partners.
- The ability to design, code, test, correct and document moderate-to-complex programs working in collaboration with others where appropriate.
- Project management and customer engagement skills.
- A proven track record of delivering data analysis projects and evidence of engaging with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of coding Quality Assurance best practice.
- Genuine curiosity about data science techniques and practices.
Qualifications
For both posts you must either:
- Be badged in one of the following governmental analytical professions: Government Statistical Service (GSS), Government Operational Research Service (GORS)
Or have or be expecting one of the following:
- At least a 2:1 in a subject with at least 50% of modules being mathematical
- At least a second-class honours degree in a numerate subject with at least 25% of modules being statistical
Alongside your salary of £35,092, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £9,475 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
All Criminal Record Checks applications are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a name-blind CV which includes your qualifications and previous skills/experience relating to the criteria set out in the Person specification. This will not be scored but will be used for information purposes. In addition, a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words detailing your technical and other skills, experience and suitability for the posts, including how you meet the essential criteria.
An initial sift based on the experience relevant to the posts may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, it will be assessed on the remaining elements of Personal Statements, including technical skills relevant to the posts.
We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process in order to manage numbers.
At interview candidates will be assessed on Experience and Technical skills relevant to the essential criteria for these posts. Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
After interview, a single merit list will be created and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 6 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Eligibility
To check that you are eligible to apply, review this eligibility information
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers:
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need, so please review the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you are able to travel to.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition, or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a reasonable adjustment or a change to be made so that you can make your application, review this information on reasonable adjustments , and contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
Diversity and Inclusion
At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues and creating an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We’re committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues here at HMRC. We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at HMRC.
For more information on how we make this happen, review this information on our culture and values
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible after considering operational and customer service needs. We can’t guarantee that we can meet all requests to work flexibly, as agreement will be subject to business ability to accommodate, and any request to work a more flexible arrangement should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer.
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
The Civil Service runs a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Locations
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations .
Security Update
For more information on the level of security checks we will carry out, review this information on security checks
Further Information
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application/s will be withdrawn from the process.
Duplicate applications for the same vacancy will also be withdrawn.
Transferring into HMRC from Civil Service If you are currently working for an ‘Other Government Department’ (OGD) and would like to consider the impact on your pay when joining HMRC, please see the attached document Combined T&C and OGD Pay English”, found at the bottom of this advert. Further information on staff transfers can be found on gov.uk
Problems during the application process
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If you think you’ve made a mistake on a short application form (e.g. you’ve ticked the incorrect eligibility box), please contact [email protected] at least two working days before the vacancy closes. After this, we won’t be able to reopen your application.
Please use the subject line to insert appropriate wording e.g. Please re-open my application - 323453 - vacancy closing date 17/11/2023 . Please note that we cannot amend or re-open your application if you have submitted your full application in the interests of fair and open recruitment.
For reasonable adjustments queries or requests, please see details within reasonable adjustments section above.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : KAI Recruitment Team
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned via [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here
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