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Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Manager

HMRC Careers
Chatham
1 month ago
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£36,320 + Flex Payment (see attached JD doc) + £10,521 Pension P.A (STC)

Shift Work (See JD) + Flexitime + 25 days holidays + More

To learn more and apply please do so before role closes 11:55pm 8/7/25

Are you passionate about using innovative technology to combat serious crime?


Do you have the UAS piloting skills, qualifications and resilience needed to deploy in high-risk, demanding situations?

If so, continue reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join HMRC's Tactical Surveillance Group (TSG). As our Unmanned Aerial Systems Manager you'll be part of one of the most advanced and dynamic investigative teams in Europe, using cutting-edge technology to safeguard the UKs tax system.

About HMRC


HMRC is the UKs tax, payments and customs authority and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UKs public services and help families and individuals with targeted financial support.

HMRCs Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the departments civil and criminal investigations.

FIS provides HMRC with an effective investigation arm to enforce the Departments compliance policies. This enables the Department to deliver against the strategic responsibilities across all the taxes and dutie...

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