Policy Adviser, Corporate Tax

About the GroupBusiness and International Tax The aim of the Business and International Tax (BIT) Group is to provide strategic oversight of business, environmental, transport, property, VAT, excise taxes and customs duties that together raise revenue of over 400 billion a year. The Group works closely with other government departments and is outwards facing towards key stakeholders, including business, industry, interest groups and international counterparts, and there are opportunities to be part of this engagement at all levels. The work of the Group is vital to fund essential public services, while working with other Treasury Groups to support the governments wider agenda including supporting business investment and economic growth, developing and negotiating new customs arrangements following the UKs departure from the EU; and delivering Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Groups high-profile portfolio make it a highly dynamic, flexible and interesting place to work. About the teamCorporate Tax Team Are you looking to join a welcoming, friendly and diverse team, working at the heart of Government's economic and fiscal objectives? The Corporate Tax (CT) team work on high-profile and politically important policy measures that are central to the governments economic and fiscal objectives, whether thats encouraging business investment, improving the UKs international competitiveness, protecting the UKs tax base or finding new ways of raising revenue. Our work can be dynamic and fast paced with short deadlines at times. The focus is on tax areas that are technical but equally prone to hit the newspaper headlines, meaning the work is relatable and very exciting. You will be given lots of support and on the job training to help you develop the skills needed. We are looking for a Policy Adviser to join our teams Strategy Branch, which is responsible for the domestic CT system and a range of other taxes including the Digital Services tax and Electricity Generator Levy. We work closely with other teams in BIT on CT issues, including the Strategy, Devolution and Cross-cutting team, and the Enterprise and Property Tax Team. This role is stretching and provides a great opportunity to work on high-profile issues that have a direct impact on the governments finances, on companies, and on the UKs attractiveness as a place to do business. The post holder will initially have the responsibilities listed below though these may change over time to reflect ministerial priorities, and the needs of the wider CT team. The post will not have any formal line management responsibility but there will be opportunities to develop skills in mentoring colleagues and leading projects. About the JobTax policy roles require a grip of economic, legal, technical, and political factors shaping a given policy choice. We work closely with HMRC and stakeholders inside and outside government to identify and understand challenges and opportunities in the corporate tax system. We engage in the detail of tax policy design which often involves in-depth research into a specific sector of the economy or type of business. Meanwhile, we connect corporate tax policy to HMG objectives, particularly growth and net zero missions. Roles in the corporate tax strategy branch require the grip of a wide portfolio of Corporation Tax and other related tax issues. Our work frequently changes at short notice in response to ministerial requests and stakeholder engagement, which draws attention to new policy challenges. The post holder will be responsible for leading a range of stretching projects within the branch. Because of the nature of the branch's work and the phase we are at in the Parliament and Budget cycle, it is not possible to specify now which projects the post-holder will lead on. However, projects are likely to include maintenance and reform of existing taxes; the development of policy in response to taxpayer challenges (for example consideration of adjustment to rules for tax deductions); and management of policy consultations involving business and other external engagement. The post holder will therefore need to be comfortable managing multiple projects in parallel, often at varying speeds. For instance working with HMRC on a long-running technical challenge within the CT system whilst leading at short notice on a measure for a forthcoming fiscal event. This typically involves the following tasks: Understanding and advising ministers on emerging issues in Corporation Tax, working closely with HMRC policy partners Leading on analysis, project management, SPB processes, and advice to ministers on specific Corporation Tax measures in the Budget process and Finance Bills Taking forward elements of policy on the future of Corporation Tax Working with the rest of HMT and other government departments to explain the Corporation Tax system and impact on their objectives Prior knowledge of the business tax landscape is not required for the role but would be an advantage. BIT has an excellent offer for tax policy training which all BIT staff are encourage to undertake. Several current team members have undertaken professional tax qualifications. Candidate Drop-In Session    The hiring manager will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about HM Treasury and ask any questions you may have. If you would like to join us, then use the appropriate link below to join the call at the right time.  1.30PM on Friday 11 October: Join the meeting now If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date for applications to find out more about the job, please contact: Freddie Wootton [email protected]