To apply direct for this role please visit Civil Service Jobs and quote ref no. HMRCs Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the departments civil and criminal investigations. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud. FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery teams to name but a few. We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring none are beyond our reach. We target a variety of threats, including complex offshore evasion, international smuggling of illicit excise goods, exports of controlled weapons and technology, labour market abuses, money laundering, VAT and Self-Assessment repayment frauds and a host of other fraudulent attacks. The Economic Crime (EC) deputy directorate brings together our Supervision, Proceeds of Crime Operations and Illicit Finance teams and forms an integral part of the HMRC Serious Fraud Strategy. Working closely across the department and the wider Law Enforcement community, using specialist expertise and modern technology we put illicit finance at the centre of operations. Our operational teams tackle the financial aspects of cases that will ultimately deter, disrupt, and remove assets from tax fraudsters to level the playing field for the honest majority. EC has several specialist teams who perform unique functions within HMRC, but which are common to other areas of the public sector. Job description As a G7 Employer Duties Case Director you will play a pivotal role in Economic Crime Operations, working within a dynamic team, employing innovative methods aimed at disrupting tax fraud and illicit financial flows. You will utilise your technical knowledge of employer duties and legislation to drive complex investigations. You will provide high-quality leadership and technical advice, supporting operational teams across various civil and criminal cases aimed at disrupting fraudulent activity and recovering criminal assets. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Leading a portfolio of the most complex and high-risk Employer Duties interventions. Provide technical oversight and authorisation of interventions across Employer Duties team. Applying your knowledge and experience of complex and contentious ED issues, ensuring cohesive case management and optimising delivery through innovative, strategic recovery methods. Collaborating with legal professionals and other stakeholders to prepare cases for Court and Tribunals, providing expert testimony when required to support investigations. Working closely with Civil Recovery Specialists, Tax Specialists, insolvency professionals, forensic accountants, and the wider Economic Crime and FIS teams to develop strategic recovery methods that maximize recovery opportunities in alignment with HMRC's strategic aims for Economic Crime and Illicit Finances. Providing technical advice and guidance to caseworkers and senior leaders, especially in complex or high-stakes cases. Providing direction, oversight of cases involving serious dispute/complaint and accountability for other complex cases undertaken by team members. Leading in the development of team and individual capabilities & expertise. You may also be required to undertake management of staff. Carrying out regular Quality Assurance checks, on Employer Duties cases across ED team cadre promoting best practices. Working collaboratively with internal and government department stakeholders to promote liaison and Economic Crime objectives. Flexibility is required and there may be a need for travel and occasional overnight stay. Person specification You will need recent extensive compliance or operational experience in the Employment Duties tax regime. You will be strong at managing relationships and have a good track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with key colleagues/stakeholders to deliver business outcomes. You will have experience across Employer Duties and a detailed working knowledge of relevant legal and tax legislation. You will need experience of providing direction, oversight, and accountability for complex cases. Collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders is central to achieving strategic aims. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is crucial, along with the ability to manage high-risk cases and ensure the timely implementation of recovery strategies. You should possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, with a focus on innovative strategic thinking and tactical planning. As well as a proven ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments meeting short and demanding deadlines. At HMRC, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Essential Criteria This is a tax professional role so applicants need to either: Have successfully completed and passed the Employment Duties Compliance Foundation Programme or equivalent; or Have successfully completed the Tax Specialist Programme or equivalent e.g. Inspector Training Course; or Have recent, substantive experience of HMRC investigations, specifically relating to employer duties, compliance interventions and relevant legislation. In addition to the above, candidates will also need to demonstrate: Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to make strong collaborative connections with a range of stakeholders and balance competing demands in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Desirable Criteria Experience of Tribunal/court attendance. Good knowledge of tax regimes administered by HMRC and civil recovery options to maximise asset recovery. Good knowledge of various data analysis techniques and proficient use of excel and other applications.