Head of Operational Tax

Job Title: Head of Operational Tax
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Park or Edinburgh
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 3rd December 2025

Join our Group Finance team as the Head of Operational Tax where youll lead a team of specialists managing operational tax risk across the Group including both UK and ROI insurance businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape tax compliance provide subject matter expertise and drive assurance reviews that support our long-term savings and insurance products. Youll play a pivotal role in influencing business decisions engaging with HMRC and representing Royal London in industry forums.

About the role
Lead a team to proactively manage operational tax risk in line with our Tax Strategy Policy and risk appetite.
Oversee end-to-end compliance for tax regulations relevant to pensions ISAs Automatic Exchange of Information and life products.
Drive assurance reviews and monitor adherence to operational tax processes.
Provide technical support and advice to UK & ROI Insurance businesses and subsidiary Boards.
Act as the main point of contact for tax queries from key business areas.
Oversee and support tax compliance activities and training across the Group.
Represent Royal London in engagement activities with HMRC and industry associations.

About you

Qualified accountant and/or tax professional or equivalent experience in industry profession or HMRC.
In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation affecting long-term savings and insurance products.
Proven ability to lead manage and motivate a team of tax professionals.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strategic thinker with experience influencing senior management decisions.
Experience in operational tax compliance risk management and process improvement.
Up-to-date with industry best practice and able to provide innovative solutions.

About Royal London

Were the UKs largest mutual life pensions and investment company offering protection long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive responsible enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered Trustworthy Collaborate Achieve.

Weve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion diversity and belonging

Were an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected whatever their background.