**Private Client Tax Director**

We are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Director to provide strategic leadership across complex personal tax planning and compliance. This is a senior role with responsibility for significant client relationships, business development, and the leadership and development of a high-performing private client tax team.

You will be a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and family groups, delivering exceptional client service while driving growth, innovation and operational excellence across the service line.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Leadership*Lead and develop long-term relationships with key private clients, acting as principal adviser on complex tax matters
*Anticipate client needs by understanding legislative, commercial and market trends
*Deliver consistently high levels of client satisfaction and service quality
*Lead cross-service line collaboration to deliver joined-up solutions
*Manage client issues and complaints professionally and proactively
Technical Excellence*Take the lead on complex private client tax compliance and advisory assignments
*Take ultimate responsibility for technical approach, risk assessment, fee setting and delivery
*Act as a recognised technical expert and point of escalation within the team
*Ensure quality standards exceed minimum requirements through strong governance and training
*Maintain a broad understanding of other service lines and identify opportunities outside your core discipline
Business Growth & Commercial Management*Build and grow a significant client portfolio, driving sustainable fee and revenue growth
*Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking and referrals
*Lead pricing strategy, minimum fee compliance and RRR reviews
*Articulate clear value propositions to support service expansion and cross-selling
*Evaluate growth initiatives based on commercial viability, cost and benefit
Leadership & People Development*Provide clear direction and inspirational leadership to senior managers and wider teams
*Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture
*Support career development, succession planning and talent retention
*Empower and delegate effectively while maintaining oversight and accountability
*Address underperformance constructively through coaching, training and formal processes
Operational Excellence & Efficiency*Manage complex workloads across multiple regions, ensuring delivery to time and budget
*Lead digital transformation and smarter-working initiatives within the team
*Continuously review processes to improve efficiency, quality and scalability
*Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
About You*Recognised technical expert in private client taxation
*Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of fee growth
*Confident leader with experience managing and developing senior professionals
*Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
*Committed to high ethical standards, professionalism and continuous improvement
Qualifications*ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA (or qualified by experience)
Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a strategic leadership role within a growing private client tax practice, with real influence over client relationships, team development and the future direction of the service line.