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Corporate Tax Director or Senior Manager job with a Top 10 firm in Cambridge Are you an influential Corporate Tax leader looking to step into a role where you can shape strategy, drive growth, and lead a high-performing team? Hays are partnering with a leading national professional services firm to appoint a Corporate Tax Director or ambitious Senior Manager to join and help grow the Cambridge office. This is a key senior appointment offering significant autonomy, a strong existing client base, and a clear pathway to further progression for the right individual. The OpportunityYou’ll join a highly regarded Corporate Tax practice known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to supporting mid-market and internationally active clients. Working closely with Partners and Directors, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering complex advisory work, overseeing high-quality compliance outputs, and driving business development activity across the region.This role offers exceptional exposure, the ability to make a meaningful impact, and the chance to be part of a firm with genuine ambition and a strong national presence. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading the delivery of advisory and compliance services for a portfolio of larger corporate clients, many with cross-border operations., • Playing a central role in business development-supporting bids, proposals, client pitches and local networking activity., • Providing leadership to a growing team-coaching, developing and mentoring colleagues to support long-term capability and succession., • Building strong internal and external relationships and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the firm’s wider service offering., • CTA / ATII qualified (or equivalent)., • Operating at Senior Manager level or above, with broad Corporate Tax experience across both advisory and compliance., • Proven track record of managing complex client portfolios and delivering high-quality technical work., • Strong commercial instincts with a genuine interest in business development and market activity., • Hybrid and flexible working., • Structured career pathways, with partnership opportunities for the right candidate., • 28 days’ annual leave (plus ability to purchase more)., • Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including lifestyle, financial and health benefits. 4766312

Position: Sole Legal Counsel Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Greater Cambridge area (open on hybrid, days in the office open for discussion) Salary guide: £90,000 – £130,000 per annum + excellent benefits We are exclusively partnering with a forward thinking organisation operating at the forefront of the life sciences sector. As the business continues to scale, they are seeking a Sole Legal Counsel to establish and lead the legal function. As Sole Legal Counsel, you will take full ownership of all legal matters across the organisation, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice. This is a hands-on position offering broad exposure across contracts, IP, compliance, and strategic risk. Key responsibilities include: • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g. NDAs, MSAs, licensing, supply, collaboration and services agreements), • Advising on and supporting intellectual property strategy, working closely with external IP counsel, • Leading on data protection and regulatory compliance, including GDPR, • Supporting corporate governance, including board matters and statutory compliance, • Identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks across the business, • Developing and implementing legal policies, procedures and training, • Managing external counsel relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective support, • Partnering with teams across R&D, commercial, operations and finance to deliver clear, actionable legal guidance About You You will be a commercially astute lawyer who thrives in an autonomous environment and enjoys being embedded within a fast-paced, innovative business. Key requirements: • Qualified lawyer (Solicitor or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of seven years’ experience, • Strong experience in commercial agreements and data protection, • Background in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences or a related sector would be an advantage, • Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • Exposure to intellectual property and/or regulatory frameworks, • Experience supporting international operations or partnerships Why Apply? • Opportunity to build and shape a legal function, • Work at the cutting edge of biotech innovation, • High level of senior stakeholder exposure and strategic input, • Flexible hybrid working with a Cambridge base, • Competitive salary and excellent benefits package Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Chris Ewles – 07902701818 | LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Term Type: PermanentDepartment: Residential Development Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership. The Residential Development Team at Birketts is expanding. The team includes 5 partners and 40 other fee earners at all levels working collaboratively together across six of Birketts’ seven offices. The team also works closely with other Birketts’ teams, which includes full support from tax, planning, environmental, construction and Real Estate litigation teams. The Residential Development Team sits within Birketts’ highly regarded and one of the UK’s largest dedicated Real Estate teams. Our property lawyers are particularly experienced in dealing with development and investment, planning, secured lending and landlord and tenant matters. Our lawyers come from a range of backgrounds, including major City practices, other major national and regional firms, industry and local government and include individuals with construction, planning and commercial expertise. The depth and range of expertise means the team can work together in major and complex transactions on cost effective terms, providing our clients with true value for money. We are people orientated, offering a dynamic, progressive and supportive culture where you can learn from our Partners, Legal Directors and Senior Associates who are experts in their field. You will be responsible for: • Drafting and negotiating on relevant contracts, deeds, documents, advice notes, letters and correspondence tailored to the client’s individual needs and requirements, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships, and identifying opportunities to add value, • Participating in marketing and networking initiatives in the Cambridge region, • Ownership of personal financial performance, demonstrating accountability and a commercial mindset, • Working with and supporting senior fee earners across our offices in the Residential Development Team on a wide variety of residential development and strategic land acquisitions and disposals (options, conditional and unconditional contracts, promotion agreements), • Working on affordable housing transactions for both Registered Providers and private developers, • Carrying out title due diligence, reporting on title – including searches and site visits, • Understanding development infrastructure delivery and working on transfers and easements to bring services and access rights to development sites, • Dealing with lender requirements for development funding, • Proactively working with other specialisms within Birketts to ensure full and commercial advice is given to clients, • Early responsibility and opportunity to network and grow client relationships., • Liaison with our plot sales team within Residential Development for site set up and handover, but this role is not to support the plot sales function., • A minimum of 3 years PQE gained at a reputable legal firm, • Track record of managing caseloads with minimal supervision, • Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard, • Dependable and efficient in time management, • An interest in business development and an eye for identifying and leveraging opportunities, • Professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service Any information provided in relation to PQE should be used for guidance only and will not be determinative in the recruitment decision. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits. At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits: • 25 or 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service, • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed), • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee), • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme, • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share), • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance, • Paid CSR Day, • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave, • Subsidised gym membership, • Electric car scheme, • Agile/Hybrid Working Policy Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

A leading global professional services firm is looking for a Senior Tax Advisor in Cambridge or Luton.This role involves providing exceptional client service and delivering tax advisory services.Candidates should possess ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA qualifications and be experienced tax practitioners.Strong comm

Position: Strategic Asset Manager Location: Mandela House, Cambridge, CB2 1BY Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 5+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 314.79 Per Day Job Reference: (phone number removed) Role Purpose The Strategic Asset Manager is a new, strategic leadership role within the Economy and Place Group. Reporting to the Director of Economy and Place, the postholder will: Take a council-wide overview of all property assets (administrative, operational, commercial, and housing-related) Advise on retention, refurbishment, repurposing, or disposal of assets Lead on compliance strategy across all council assets Implement corporate strategies for sustainability, Net Zero, and placemaking goals Collaborate across council teams and external partners to optimize the value and function of assets The role emphasizes strategic oversight, including investment prioritization, financial efficiency, and alignment with the council’s economic, social, and environmental objectives. Key Responsibilities Asset Management & Strategy Maintain and update the Council’s Asset Management Plan (AMP) Ensure assets meet functional, regulatory, safety, environmental, and financial requirements Prioritize capital expenditure to maximize value for money and deliver council objectives Collaboration & Governance Liaise with internal stakeholders (CFO, Chief Property Surveyor, Assistant Director of Development) Develop business cases, secure investment, and manage funding for council assets Lead the Net Zero Board for property-related sustainability initiatives Placemaking & External Partnerships Leverage council assets to support placemaking, community wealth building, and sustainability goals Work with partners such as Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, the University of Cambridge, and Cambridge BID Leadership & Team Management Likely line management of one Band 5 Property Surveyor (TBC) Provide strategic oversight of property portfolios (£165m) and advise on investments Innovation & Sustainability Encourage adoption of AI and emerging technology to improve efficiency and energy/retrofit strategies Integrate environmental, social, and community value into asset decisions Person Specification Essential Skills: Degree/diploma recognized by RICS, MRICS qualification or equivalent Strategy and programme management experience Business case development and finance knowledge Experience managing major property portfolios and commercial assets Expertise with property management/valuation software Knowledge of flexible accommodation solutions Understanding of sustainability, economic development, placemaking, and community agendas Strong line management skills Desirable Skills: Experience valuing social and environmental impacts to inform investment Leading retrofit programs in complex organizations Managing complex tasks and problem-solving Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels, including elected members DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability specific organizations or hireSrs to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed

Strategic Asset Manager needed! • Salary: £314.79 day rate, • Location: Mandela House & Work From Home, CB2, • Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, • Till October 2026 The role - The Strategic Asset Lead is a new strategic role, reporting to the Director for Economy and Place and working closely with the wider Economy & Place management team, in particular the Chief Property Surveyor. The postholder will work with stakeholders across the council to take an overview of all City Council assets (Administrative, Operational, Commercial, and key elements of Housing), to advise on which to retain, refurb, repurpose and which should be considered for disposal, as well as the Council's strategic approach to compliance. In this role you will: 1. Bring corporate coherence to our understanding of what assets the Council needs to deliver its core objectives, for what purposes, bearing in mind our operational, commercial, social & environmental objectives. Update and expand the Council's Asset Management Plan v.1 (AMP) to ensure all relevant Council assets and properties are efficiently and effectively managed, meet requirements for function, size, regulatory standards and safety, environmental performance, cost, financial return and location now and in the future. Work closely with the CFO and Finance Team to development future investment pipeline so that capital expenditure is efficiently prioritized to ensure maximum value for money and focused on delivering the Council's wider corporate objectives, including (non-exhaustively) NetZero, community wealth building and placemaking. 2. Liaise with key persons within the Group and across the council, including the Chief Property Surveyor and Assistant Director of Development, to determine future strategies regarding the commercial property and Council assets, including relevant HRA assets, including working across the council to develop business cases and/or securing investment and funding., 3. Take responsibility for the programming, content and management of the council's internal Net Zero Board which brings together key relevant people from across the whole organization to take strategic decisions around how the council's property asset base will meet its target of becoming net zero by 2030., 4. Leverage the Council's holdings to achieve placemaking goals. This will involve partnerships within our own group, and with other council teams, especially Greater Cambridge Shared Planning., 5. Work in partnership with key organizations, in both the public and private sectors. This includes working with the Head of Economy, Energy & Climate as well as the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Business Improvement District to achieve wider placemaking goals. Essential Skills: * Degree/Diploma (or Post Graduate Diploma) recognised by RICS and current MRICS qualification or comparable * Strategy and programme management * Business case development and understanding of finance * Experience managing major property portfolios and commercial assets * Expertise in property management/valuation databases/software * Experience in flexible accommodations (thinking ahead to how best we can use our assets to benefit both the council and the people who use them) * Good understanding of wider sustainability, economic, placemaking and community agendas in growth locations. * Strong line management skills Apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people

We are now seeking a visionary, values‑driven Director of Customer, Digital & Corporate Strategy to help shape the next chapter of our organisation. Deep understanding of the strategic issues facing local government, including digital innovation, customer experience and corporate strategy. Lead em

As a CIB Strategy Analyst / Associate in the CIB Strategy Group, you will partner with senior leaders to shape business priorities and drive strategic initiatives. Join our Commercial & Investment Banking (CIB) Strategy Group and help shape the future of our business. As a Strategy Analyst / Associa

An established financial services company is seeking a Chief Data Officer to lead the data strategy for corporate groups.

Experience in Strategy Consulting from a leading Strategy Consulting firm and/or experience in leading Investment Banking / Private Equity / Venture Capital firm. Ideally experience of working within Corporate Strategy function, and sports and entertainment, such as within a sports rightsholder, bro

A leading global technology company is seeking a Director to lead its Corporate Strategy team in the UK.

A leading insurance business in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head of Corporate to co-lead the Corporate Consulting Team and drive client strategy. The role demands significant consultancy experience and strong leadership capabilities to manage consultants and engage with corporate clients. A strong un

What is Strategy& Strategy& is PwC’s global strategy consulting business, as well as the only at-scale strategy business inside a professional services network. Significant experience from either a strategy consulting firm or strategy position in industry, with experience in conducting and managin

Michael Page is seeking an In House Corporate Tax Manager based in the East Midlands. This role involves managing corporate tax compliance, providing expert tax advice, and optimizing tax efficiency. Candidates should hold a professional qualification such as CTA, ACA, or ACCA and have strong knowle

The Corporate Strategy team works closely with Adobe’s top executives and our three business units (the Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud) to ensure that the company stays on its fast growth trajectory. As a Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy, you will join a highly entrepreneuri

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced International Corporate Tax Manager in London to join a Tier A accounting firm. Applicants should have international corporate tax experience preferably from the UK and strong analytical skills.

A global consulting firm in London seeks a Management Consulting Manager with expertise in Corporate Banking to lead delivery of complex engagements. You will drive transformation initiatives in Corporate Banking while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions.

A global market-leading organisation is seeking a Senior Corporate Legal Counsel to join their Group Legal team in London. This role includes managing a team, providing legal advice on corporate matters, and overseeing intellectual property functions. Ideal candidates will be UK-qualified solicitors

Growth Strategy & Investment Analysis – analyse the Group’s organic growth strategy, define key value drivers and measure delivery against plan; prepare and refine investment cases for approval, including market assessment, returns analysis and clear recommendations for decision-makers; support

Work with the account management team to develop each client’s corporate reporting strategy in line with best practice and changing market conditions. Reporting into the Director of Research and Strategy, you will be responsible for gathering and providing high quality market intelligence on corpo

A well-known European international bank is looking for a Head of Strategy to guide its growth and corporate development in the UK market.

A leading advisory firm is searching for a Corporate International Tax Senior Manager in London.

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen in der Finanzbranche sucht einen dynamischen Associate für das Corporate Strategy Team.

A dynamic fintech company in Greater London seeks a highly motivated VP, Strategy & Corporate Development.

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Commercial Legal Counsel in Central Bedfordshire.

The candidate will drive corporate growth through strategic planning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, requiring over 15 years in corporate strategy and experience in the automotive market. A leading global conglomerate seeks a Senior General Manager for their Strategy and Corporate Developme

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Head of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis in Greater London.

A global professional services firm in London is seeking a Senior Manager in Corporate Tax within the Renewables Energy sector. The ideal candidate will have significant corporate tax experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coach junior staff.

Ideal candidates will excel in storytelling and have experience in corporate strategy, working closely with senior leadership and engaging with investors and partners. A strategic consulting firm based in Greater London is seeking a Corporate Strategy Manager to lead the integration of growth strate

A well-established firm in Coventry is looking for a Senior Tax Adviser to lead tax projects and deliver expert advice.The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in various direct taxes and a proven record of managing client relationships.Responsibilities include project planning and execut

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of strategy consulting experience, particularly in life sciences, and exceptional communication and project management skills.

Actuarial Futures seeks a qualified actuary for a consulting role focused on corporate pensions strategy in the UK.

Barclays is seeking a UK Corporate Tax Senior Manager in Greater London to oversee tax forecasting, reporting, and compliance.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Strategy to join us in Chelsea, London. Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Strategy. We are seeking a highly skilled Tax professional to join our in-house Tax Advisory Corporate team.

A global leader in advisory services is seeking a Senior Tax Advisor for their Luton or Cambridge office.You will provide exceptional client service, maintaining and growing client relationships while delivering tax projects effectively.Candidates should possess strong technical skills and hold an A

A leading financial institution is seeking a Chief Data Officer for its Corporate Groups to enhance data governance and management.

We are now working with a major division of a global bank who are looking to recruit an Associate into their corporate strategy team. Strategy experience in either consultancy or corporate. Undertake in-depth analysis to support the development and track execution of the strategy of the bank.

A leading UK bank is looking for an Associate Director, Legal Counsel, to provide commercial legal support and drive strategic projects.The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in financial services, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple legal matter

A busy accounting practice is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Tax Manager to oversee corporate tax compliance and reporting. Ideal candidates should have extensive knowledge of corporate tax laws and proficiency in accounting software.

A leading music streaming service is seeking a Senior Manager for Corporate Communications in London, UK. The role focuses on media relations, corporate storytelling, and managing brand reputation. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in corporate communications, a deep underst

The Corporate Strategy team works closely with Adobe’s top executives and our three business units (the Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud) to ensure that the company stays on its fast growth trajectory. As a Director, there will be unique opportunity to establish Adobe Corporate

A leading tax advisory firm in London is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to deliver bespoke tax advice while managing junior team members. The role includes working closely with partners on various tax projects and advising clients on corporate transactions, including tax compliance and due diligenc

A leading insurance provider is looking for a Corporate Broker who will provide high-quality technical advice and administrative services to corporate clients.

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Managing Director to join a client's aviation sector team.This role requires preparing financial models for aviation acquisitions and providing strategic insights to executive stakeholders.Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications and ex

Drafts theBusiness Platforms and Corporate functionsub-portfolio strategy and delivery plan for theCIO Corporate& BusinessPlatform, ensuring alignment with theEnterprise Technology global themes and widerTechnology Strategy. On behalf of the S&T Director, monitors transformation resources within the

A major cosmetics company in Greater London seeks a Director of Demand Planning & Integrated Business Planning.Responsibilities include leading a team, implementing best practices, and enhancing analytics for planning accuracy.The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in demand plann

A leading communications firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Communications to join their Communications and Content team. This role requires 8+ years of experience in public relations or corporate communications.

A leading tax consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Corporate Tax Director in Reading to lead corporation tax matters for large corporate clients.