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R&D Tax DirectorGrowing Tax Consultancy Manchester £100,000 - £140,000 + Benefits We are working with a leading tax consultancy based in Manchester who are looking to bring an experienced R&D Tax Director to head up their incentive & relief business. You'll be a key member of the tax leadership team, running the R&D practice but also assisting in the wider growth of firm across the North. Responsibilities include: Lead the R&D tax practice, including strategy, service quality, and growth.Maintain expert knowledge of R&D tax legislation, HMRC guidance, and industry developments.Oversee and review complex or high?risk R&D claims to ensure accuracy and compliance.Manage HMRC enquiries, draft technical responses, and negotiate resolutions.Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as the senior technical advisor.Identify opportunities for new work, cross?selling, and service development.Lead and develop a team through coaching, training, and performance management.Manage workflow, resourcing, and project delivery for the R&D team.Support business development through pitches, networking, and thought leadership.Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.Ensure robust risk management, governance, and internal compliance processes. What you'll need to be successful: Ideally you'll be either an experienced Director or Senior Manager who has experience running and R&D Tax Practice. Suitable qualified (CTA, ACA, ATT etc) or with significant experience working in R&D tax advisory. Experience growing and developing staff members in a professional services environment. Want to find out more about this opportunity? Give Sam Minor a call on or