Head of Tax - 6 month contract

Page Personnel; 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 and compliance for a large, globally recognized organization in Oxfordshire. The role involves overseeing UK and international tax operations, engaging with HMRC, and driving cultural change related to tax awareness. Ideal candidates are qualified in tax with extensive experience in complex organizations. This 6-month fixed-term contract offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for significant impact in a strategic role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Opportunity for impact in a high-profile role

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in tax.
• Strong knowledge of direct and international tax.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax team managing UK and international compliance.
• Develop tax strategy across complex group structures.
• Engage with HMRC and external advisors for compliance.

Skills

Indirect tax expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

ATT, CTA part-qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• 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.