Head of UK Tax

We’re looking for a Head of UK Tax to lead the UK tax function for a regulated banking business, owning tax strategy, governance, and compliance while acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for ensuring all UK tax obligations are met accurately and on time, managing tax risk, and supporting the business with pragmatic, commercial tax advice in a complex regulatory environment. What you’ll be doing Lead and develop the UK in-house tax function, acting as the primary authority on all tax matters Own the UK Tax Strategy, including annual review, Board approval, and publication Oversee the preparation and submission of UK Corporation Tax returns and wider UK tax compliance Act as the UK’s principal point of contact with HMRC Provide strategic tax advice on products, transactions, and key business initiatives Monitor tax outcomes against forecast, explaining variances and informing future planning Identify opportunities to optimise the UK tax position in line with the bank’s risk appetite What we’re looking for Post-qualified tax professional (CTA, ACA or equivalent) Senior-level experience owning tax strategy, governance, and compliance Background in financial services or another highly regulated environment preferred Strong leadership capability with experience partnering across Finance, Legal, and the wider business Commercial mindset with the confidence to advise at executive and Board level This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the UK tax agenda within a highly regulated, commercially focused banking environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr