Governance And Risk Management

• Support the Group Head of Tax & Treasury in maintaining and enhancing the Group's tax governance framework.
• Lead a programme of internal tax assurance work to assess the effectiveness of tax controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain and continuously improve robust tax accounting arrangements across the UK group to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.
• Maintain and enhance the Group’s approach to compliance with the SAO and Corporate Criminal Offence legislation.
• Maintain high level and detailed tax risk registers, updating them periodically to reflect any changes in the business environment.
• Assist with preparation of tax governance reporting for senior management and relevant governance forums.

Stakeholder Communication And Collaboration

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Finance, Commercial, Land, Legal, HR, IT and Group leadership teams.
• Support the preparation of updates and papers for senior management, the Group Finance Director and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure the tax team remains engaged in projects and initiatives where tax input can add value.
• Maintain professional and constructive relationships with HMRC and advisers.
• Support the annual Business Risk Review process and other HMRC engagement activities.

Managing Tax Change

• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts on the Group.
• Communicate relevant developments to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Lead implementation of changes to tax processes, controls and policies arising from new legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support strategic projects requiring significant tax input, including systems, process and transformation initiatives.

Tax Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development for the Tax Manager, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Allocate and review work across the team, ensuring priorities are effectively managed and delivered to a high standard.
• Support the Group Head of Tax & Treasury in the ongoing development of the tax function.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in a senior tax role, preferably within a listed Group setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record in tax planning and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing tax team.

What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise, that when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.