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Home OfficeExecutive Officer

Immigration Officer – East of England

A permanent EO immigration vacancy in the East of England with shift working. Preparation should show lawful decision-making, accurate operational work and professional handling of difficult situations.

Salary
£34,415–£34,931
Locations
East of England
5 days left19 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeAdministrative Officer

Administrative Officer – London

A permanent, full-time AO vacancy in London. Because the public mirror gives only a generic title, applicants should use the official advert to identify the business area before choosing examples.

Salary
£34,920
Locations
London
5 days left19 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeHigher Executive Officer

Communications Campaign Officer

A permanent HEO communications vacancy. The department describes its communications work as insight-led and results-driven, covering campaigns, media, social, internal communication and partner delivery.

Salary
£41,750–£48,250
Locations
London, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber
6 days left20 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeAdministrative Officer

Debt Strategy Assistant Officer

An AO finance vacancy in Salford. Preparation should emphasise accurate records, fair process, clear communication and reliable support for debt strategy work.

Salary
£30,920
Locations
Salford
6 days left20 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeSenior Executive Officer

Fees and Income Planning Officer

An SEO finance vacancy concerned with fees and income planning. The strongest preparation will connect rigorous analysis with clear recommendations, challenge and delivery across organisational boundaries.

Salary
£49,850–£56,850
Locations
London, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber
7 days left21 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsSenior Civil Service 2

Co-Director, Knowledge, Analysis & Intelligence

An SCS2 enterprise-leadership role jointly directing a large analytical function across tax policy, operations, research, evaluation, data and technology.

Salary
£105,000
Locations
Bristol, Croydon, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Stratford
10 days left24 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeExecutive Officer

Detention Gatekeeper Caseworker

An EO operational casework role in Croydon. Official guidance describes the Detention Gatekeeper as an independent function assessing whether entry to immigration detention is lawful and proportionate.

Salary
£38,415–£38,991
Locations
Croydon
10 days left24 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsConfirm in the full advert

Customer Service Advisor – Portsmouth

A front-line customer role handling tax and payment enquiries mainly by phone, with accurate notes and clear support across difficult conversations.

Salary
£28,016
Locations
Portsmouth
10 days left25 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeHigher Executive Officer

Maritime Technical Superintendent

Three HEO maritime technical vacancies in South East England. The title points to engineering assurance and operational availability, but the full advert must confirm qualifications, assets and duties.

Salary
£41,750–£44,250
Locations
South East England
11 days left25 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsConfirm in the full advert

Product Manager – Unity Business Services

A product-management role supporting shared HR, finance and procurement services through implementation and continuous improvement.

Salary
£58,541–£64,624
Locations
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Tyne and Wear, West Sussex, Glasgow City
12 days left26 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsConfirm in the full advert

Service Transition Lead – Unity Programme

A senior transition role moving cross-government shared services from programme delivery into stable live operation with clear readiness and accountability.

Salary
£71,725–£79,481
Locations
Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
12 days left26 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsConfirm in the full advert

IT Service Manager – Borders & Trade

A live-service role covering availability, performance, service levels, supplier relationships and continual improvement across Borders and Trade systems.

Salary
£37,682–£40,705
Locations
Telford, Bristol City, Greater Manchester, West Sussex, West Yorkshire, Edinburgh, Cardiff
12 days left26 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsConfirm in the full advert

Purchase to Pay Team Member – Swansea

A purchasing-operations role focused on accurate requisition processing, ERP reporting, query resolution and customer service.

Salary
£31,096–£33,270
Locations
Swansea
13 days left27 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsConfirm in the full advert

Lead Product Manager – Business Tax

A senior product-leadership role setting strategy, roadmaps, priorities and measures across a portfolio of Business Tax digital services.

Salary
£71,725–£87,612
Locations
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Stratford, Worthing
13 days left27 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeSenior Civil Service Pay Band 1

Deputy Director of Asylum Strategy and Implementation

An SCS1 leadership vacancy spanning asylum strategy and implementation. Preparation needs enterprise-scale policy judgement, delivery grip, partnership leadership and credible evidence of leading through scrutiny.

Salary
£86,000–£96,000
Locations
London, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber
14 days left28 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeSenior Executive Officer

Senior Partnerships Manager

An SEO partnerships vacancy listed within the Home Office Communications profession. Preparation should show strategic relationship management tied to outcomes, not networking as an end in itself.

Salary
£49,850–£56,850
Locations
London, North West England, Wales, Yorkshire and the Humber
16 days left30 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsConfirm in the full advert

Information Architect

A Government Knowledge and Information Management role combining information structure, governance, user support and low-code prototyping.

Salary
£37,682–£40,705
Locations
Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford, Greater Manchester
17 days left31 Aug 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsSenior Civil Service 1

Deputy Director of Resourcing and Talent

An SCS1 role integrating recruitment, apprenticeships, employer brand, outreach, onboarding and talent retention with HMRC's workforce strategy.

Salary
£86,000
Locations
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Worthing
17 days left31 Aug 2026Read the guide →
Home OfficeExecutive Officer

Diary Manager / Executive Assistant

An EO executive-support role where prioritisation, judgement, written communication and calm handling of fast-changing demands are likely to be central.

Salary
£34,415–£38,991
Locations
London, North East England, North West England
20 days left3 Sept 2026Read the guide →
HM Revenue & CustomsHMRC Senior Officer

Strategic Prioritisation & Insight Advisors

An evidence-to-strategy role supporting decisions about tax-compliance risks, priorities and trade-offs.

Salary
£45,544–£49,523
Locations
Croydon, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Stratford
24 days left7 Sept 2026Read the guide →

How to use these guides

Research first. Evidence second. Writing third.

  1. Check the source.Confirm that you are eligible and can meet the location, deadline and any security requirements.
  2. Map the selection route.List every document, test, Behaviour, Strength, presentation or technical assessment named.
  3. Build an evidence bank.Choose truthful examples that show decisions, actions, scale and measurable outcomes.
  4. Write to the criteria.Use the advert's wording as a checklist, not as text to copy into your application.