Head of Tax Administration

Description:

HM Treasury is looking for a Head of Tax Administration Modernisation and Reform to join the Tax Administration, Spending and Reform (TASR) team. TASR supports HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in delivering government priorities including tax revenue raising, simplifying the tax system, and tackling tax avoidance and evasion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead government policy and strategy development to modernise and improve the tax administration system.

• Lead Treasury’s involvement in HMRC’s flagship “Making Tax Digital” programme.

• Oversee Treasury scrutiny and control of HMRC’s tax administration and maintenance spending.

• Serve as a tax administration expert advising Treasury tax colleagues to ensure alignment with government ambitions for a simpler, easier tax system.

• Contribute positively to the wider culture and operation of the TASR team.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate ideas clearly both in writing and verbally.

• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders at all levels, building positive relationships and delivering results collaboratively.

• Capable of working independently, managing complex programmes, securing senior stakeholder engagement, and balancing long-term strategic objectives with shorter-term demands.

• Understands broader context and government objectives, and communicates them effectively to colleagues.

• Values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays and King’s birthday (for new civil servants, some legacy arrangements apply).

• Flexitime allowing up to 2 extra days off monthly.

• Flexible working patterns including part-time, job-share, condensed hours.

• Generous parental and adoption leave.

• Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%.

• Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.

• Access to diverse staff networks (analysts, music, sports, social, diversity groups).