Policy Advisor - International Social Security Policy

Job summaryDiscover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it�s really like to work at HMRC. ��Visit our to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.This is an exciting and challenging role in the International Social Security Policy Team which leads on HMRC�s involvement in international social security matters.This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop policy making skills within the Civil Service, and to develop a deep understanding of social security. ��The team leads on various aspects of social security coordination and works closely with other Government departments to implement the UK�s social security agreements with other countries. �You will play a leading role in how the UK responds to the challenge of coordinating its social security system with more than 30 countries around the world. You will advise on the implementation and delivery of the social security aspects of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the social security agreements with the EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway).�The International Social Security Policy Team sits within the Individuals Policy Directorate (IPD). The directorate brings together all the policy and technical aspects of taxes and benefits that have an impact on individual customers.�Job descriptionThe key responsibilities of the post will vary in response to changing priorities and emerging issues but will include:�Supporting the UK�s engagement with the EU and EFTA countries including the international social security committees set up under the Withdrawal Agreement, the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the social security agreements with EFTA countries;Providing administrative support to the Secretariat of the Joint Administrative Committee established under the Convention on Social Security Coordination between the UK and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;Driving the delivery of social security coordination, including reporting on the UK�s obligations under international treaties; supporting the delivery of changes to HMRC internal guidance and processes;Providing written and oral briefing for officials representing the UK in international meetings, as well as contributing to briefings for senior officials and Ministers;Helping to deliver the team�s engagement with a range of stakeholders within and outside government, maintain strong stakeholder relationships on social security matters; �Working with operational and technical colleagues in HMRC to ensure correct implementation of the UK�s social security agreements with other countries;Preparing high quality responses to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests. Contribute to external communication products, including those for specialist stakeholder groups, such as employment agents, and coordinate the team�s communication activities with key stakeholders;Supporting the team�s commitment to excellence in knowledge management and identifying areas for improvement.Playing a wider corporate leadership role in addition to your role as a member of IPD.�Person specificationThe successful candidate will have excellent drafting skills with great attention to detail, and can work in compliance with policies and processes.Essential Criteria:�Experience confidently communicating with senior leaders to provide information and advice which will assist in understanding and decision making. �Experience of stakeholder management and excellent communication skills to persuade and influence others, with a proven track record of building good working relationships across boundaries. You should be comfortable engaging with multiple stakeholders with different levels of seniority and with maintaining long-lasting working relationships.�Demonstrable commitment to working in compliance with policies and processes, including knowledge management.�Desirable Criteria:�Experience of tax, National Insurance or benefits would be beneficial but not essential.�Experience of working with domestic and international law, for example in the context of bilateral or multilateral agreements, or EU law is also desirable but not essential.�Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and InfluencingMaking Effective DecisionsWorking TogetherBenefitsAlongside your salary of �35,092, HM Revenue and Customs contributes �10,166 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.� � �Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues� Alpha pension equal to at least of their salary.� � �Family friendly policies.� � �Personal support.� � �Coaching and development.To find out more about HMRC and find out what it�s really like to work for HMRC� or visit