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 Opportunity
You’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.
- Contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the Cambridge office and the wider national tax practice.
What We’re Looking For
- 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.
- A collaborative, approachable leader who enjoys developing and supporting others.
Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – experience, potential and mindset are equally valued.
What’s On Offer
- 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.
- Access to an extensive in‑house learning and development platform.
Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your tax career and want to confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays.
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