About the team: The Tax team ensures the bank meets all its tax obligations accurately and on time, while supporting the business with expert advice on the tax implications of products, transactions, and strategic decisions. The team manages tax reporting and compliance across multiple entities, monitors regulatory change, and works closely with Finance, Legal, and the wider business to manage tax risk and optimise outcomes in line with the bank''s commercial objectives and regulatory requirements. The role can be based in either Chatham or Wolverhampton and will require occasional travel between the Group''s Chatham, London and Wolverhampton offices. What you will be doing: The key purpose of this role is to lead the Group''s in-house tax function and for the development, implementation and oversight of the Group''s tax strategy, governance framework and tax compliance obligations. The role ensures the timely and accurate submission of all tax returns, maintains effective tax risk management and control frameworks, and acts as the Group''s principal interface with HMRC and other external stakeholders. The Head of Tax provides strategic, pragmatic tax advice to senior management and supports the Group''s commercial objectives within a highly regulated banking environment. Your responsibilities will also include Leading and developing the Group''s in-house tax function, acting as the primary internal authority on all tax matters. Owning the Group''s Tax Strategy, ensuring ann