Head of Tax

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Tax to lead tax strategy for a complex organization. The role requires overseeing UK and international tax compliance, implementing tax strategies, and providing expert advice on various tax matters. Candidates should have significant tax qualifications and experience in large organizations, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and team leadership. The position offers a hybrid working model and a six-month contract.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunity to make a significant impact

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in tax.
• Proven experience in large, complex organisations or professional practice.
• Experience driving cultural change across an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax team and oversee all UK and international tax compliance.
• Develop and implement tax strategy across a complex group structure.
• Provide expert advice on VAT, SDLT, employment taxes, and corporation tax.

Skills

Indirect tax expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Professionally qualified in tax (ATT, CTA part-qualified or equivalent)

Job description

• Lead tax strategy at one of the UK's most complex organisations.
• Influence HMRC and shape policy on a high-impact contract.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised organisation headquartered in Oxfordshire, known for its scale, complexity, and international reach. With a diverse portfolio of commercial, research, and educational activities, it operates across multiple jurisdictions and sectors, requiring sophisticated tax leadership and strategic oversight.

Job Description

• Lead the tax team and oversee all UK and international tax compliance and planning.
• Develop and implement tax strategy across a complex group structure, including subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Provide expert advice on VAT, SDLT, employment taxes, and corporation tax, with a focus on VAT.
• Engage with HMRC and external advisors to ensure compliance and influence policy.
• Drive cultural change across the organisation to embed tax awareness and best practices.
• Support major capital projects, international partnerships, and research initiatives with strategic tax input.
• Represent the organisation in sector bodies and government consultations.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Tax will be:

• Professionally qualified in tax (ATT, CTA part-qualified or equivalent), with significant post-qualification experience.
• Deep expertise in indirect tax, with strong knowledge of direct and international tax.Proven experience in large, complex organisations or professional practice.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including influencing at board level and with HMRC.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing high-performing teams and driving cultural change.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proactive and strategic mindset.

What's on Offer

On offer for the new Head of Tax:

• 6-month fixed-term contract.
• Salary available upon request, with excellent benefits.
• Hybrid working model (minimum 50% in-office presence in Oxfordshire).
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-profile, strategic role.