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Your new companyThis top tier client is a large and complex business, UK-centric, but with a global reach. This organisation is a premier establishment and would be a fabulous experience for any tax professional. The role is in an initial 6-month FTC, either day rate or salaried, with the opportunity to be considered for a permanent position if so desired. This Head of Tax role will be advisory-based, focussed on leadership of an established team, providing technical support across different areas of tax, with a strong expertise in indirect tax and partial exemptions.Your new role Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, motivating staff and encouraging them to maximise their potential whilst maintaining team morale.Ensure that the tax function stays abreast of tax developments within the sector, and develops relationships and contactsEnsure that the tax strategy covering the tax affairs of the parent and its subsidiaries remains appropriate and is agreed by the Finance CommitteeUndertake early-stage tax planning on a range of projects initiated across the University, providing input and advice to senior managers on tax, risk and compliance issuesInitiate new proposals as needed to optimise the tax liabilities, or to reduce tax risk, wherever possible; manage the all-tax risk registerAdvise on the setting up of new joint ventures and new legal entities, both in the UK and overseasResponsible for ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations in the UK and internationally; promoting compliance internally and identifying areas of weakness, proposing solutions to strengthen controls and implementing them; developing a bespoke training programme for departments; advising on international employment taxesWork closely with the Chief Financial Officer and subsidiary boards, ensuring tax