HMRC is seeking four recruits for its new Charter committee, a sub-committee of its board which is charged with overseeing the tax authority’s adherence to its Charter commitments outlining taxpayers’ rights, in a bid to strengthen governance
The committee’s membership will include HMRC executives, non-executives and a range of external stakeholders who represent HMRC’s broad range of customer groups. It will be chaired by the HMRC board’s non-executive Charter champion, Edwina Dunn.
HMRC is looking for four people to join as external members. Their role is defined as representing HMRC’s broad customer groups, and constructively challenging and advising the board on fulfilment of the Charter commitments, which include treating taxpayers with respect, accepting the use of a representative, protecting information and minimising administrative costs.
Candidates are required to have experience relating to HMRC’s work from using its services, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to examine and understand data/information, engage in team discussions to agree a course action and be part of a workable solution.
Charter committee members will not paid but will be reimbursed for expenses reasonably incurred in carrying out their duties such as standard class travel and travel on public transport.
The deadline for applications is 3 November 2015, and the candidate application pack is here
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