This is not possible or unlikely The minimum entry requirement is 2 A-levels or equivalent. Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Although experience is not needed, IT skills and experience of dealing with the public, particularly in confrontational situations, is useful. SCE Highers is necessary. Civil Service nationality rules apply. A criminal record may debar.
Some jobs require particular skills, eg computing.
The Civil Service has no formal age limit for executive officer posts, but as the usual retirement age is 60, older candidates could have difficulty unless they possess exceptional experience. Competition Because there are few vacancies, the competition is intense. Tips for entry Learn as much as possible about VAT and excise work. Visit your local Advice Centre and ask for the internal newspaper - Portcullis. Each area in Customs and Excise is responsible for its own recruitment and casual staff are sometimes employed.