Culture and benefits

HMRC was the only government organisation to be listed in the 2006 Business in the Community Index of the Top 100 corporately responsible businesses, The index shows how well corporate behaviour is translated into responsible practice throughout the organisation, and with customers and stakeholders in the community.

Ours is a large and complex business, with mission statements, vision, structures, reporting lines, communication, technology, meetings, conferences, social groups and clubs but all these do not define us as a business,what does is our culture.

As part of the Civil Service, we are committed to serving the public, We have targets to meet in terms of performance and customer satisfaction, and like any business, we are under pressure to improve productivity and performance. Add on-going changes arising from e-technology and modernisation of the public sector, and you'll begin to see more similarities than you might expect with private enterprise.

At the same time, there are fundamental differences.

Openness and respect.

This means more than just the open-plan offices, it includes the way we listen to everyone, and are open to new ideas and different views. There is a genuine desire to help each other, and you can look to colleagues and managers for support.

Diversity.

This means the range of work, but its true meaning lies in recognising the differences among individuals and harnessing those differences to benefit everyone.

We are an inclusive organisation, and treat everyone fairly.

Our goal is to become a flagship organisation, leading by example and demonstrating that diversity is an integral part of our working life.

Work/life balance.

We don't operate a long-hours culture, but occasionally you might have to work long hours.
The other side of the coin is that flexible working hours are widely available, and that part-time, job share and term-time working are potentially available to everyone, as are special leave and career breaks.

We offer generous maternity, adoption and paternity leave, and are fair-minded about other needs and requests.

Pay.

On the graduate development programme, you'll start on a salary of £26,010 in London and £23,929 elswhere (pay award pending)Throughout you’ll have regular progress and performance reviews, and will see your pay rise steadily. Once you’ve successfully completed the programme you will be advanced into a pay band with a starting salary of £47,735 in London and £42586 elsewhere (pay award pending).

Holidays.

You will start with 22 days in your first year and 25 in the next. rising to 30 days after ten years service. On top of this, you'll also enjoy 10.5 public and privilege holidays a year; more in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Pensions.

The Civil Service offers excellent pension provision. You can find out more at the Civil Service Pensions website .

Others.

Many offices have active sports and social clubs, and there's also access to Civil Service-wide organised sports events.

We also offer interest free loans to help with the cost of a travel season ticket.