Director- Business Assets and International Tax- HMRC- SCS2 c. £115k. Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, 100 Parliament Street, Newcastle, Nottingham, Manchester, Stratford About HMRC Almost every individual and business in the UK is a direct customer of HMRC, as we collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services and gives people who need it vital financial support. Over recent and coming years, our work never has been, nor will be, more critical as we rebuild and secure our nation’s future. With these demands in mind, and as one of the largest and most digitally focussed organisations in the UK, sits the Customer Strategy and Tax Design directorate. Our team is driving towards a high performing trusted and modern tax administration system – one that brings in revenue for public services which promote sustainable economic growth and support millions across the UK. Critical to this is HMRCs Business, Assets and International (BAI) directorate- the directorate brings together our policy and technical expertise across direct taxes on business and on assets and leads on a wide range of international tax work, working closely alongside HM Treasury to shape business tax policy and ensure the health of the UK tax system. As Director for BAI, you will be leading a department responsible for the collection of £130bn for the exchequer each year, and provide reliefs through policy design which will support many industries across the UK economy. You will also lead the design of strategic tax policies that secure revenue for essential public services and ensuring that HMRC are viewed globally as a key tax authority partner. Stakeholder and relationship management will be key, as you create a highly engaged team with a clear vision for the future, building strong, supportive relationships with colleagues in HMRC, HM Treasury and at Ministerial level across departments. To deliver this important agenda, as Director BAI, you will: Lead a directorate of c. 450 people, ensuring that the correct resources and capabilities are in place to deliver department objectives, while building an engaged and inclusive culture. Engage closely with HM Treasury and colleagues within HMRC to develop policies to meet the government’s fiscal and policy objectives, and improve the health of the UK tax system Use customer insight to inform policy design and delivery of key tax reforms. Own the strategic roadmap and delivery of the end-to-end lifecycle of a portfolio of platform services Collaborate with colleagues on HMRCs compliance effort, identifying and tackling significant tax risks, including high value litigation cases. Acting as HMRCs lead director on international tax, collaborating on international tax policy and representation and acting as SRO for HMRCs tax capacity building programme to support developing countries. Essential Criteria: Contribute to the senior leadership of CSTD and HMRC, building collaborative and productive relationships with a broad range of senior HMRC colleagues and building effective relationships with senior HMT officials and Ministers. An effective record of policy leadership, working collaboratively to design effective policies in a complex, fast-paced environment Evidence excellent people leadership, with a proven ability to lead teams of technical experts and adept at leading through ambiguity An ability to engage closely with Senior stakeholders, including at ministerial level or equivalent, with the ability to work through challenging issues while maintaining trust and delivering positive outcomes Excellent communication skills ensuring that complex issues are articulated in a simple and accessible way that is influential and authoritative. This role is open to public sector and private sector candidates and would suit someone with experience of working inside large scale organisations. You work will impact many businesses in the UK and abroad and serve millions of people across the UK and represents an opportunity to influence at the highest levels within the civil service. For further information or to apply please email HMRC-BAI@global-resourcing.com or contact Dave Flynn on 020 8253 1806 to arrange an informal conversation