Corporate Tax Business Partner

BBC Group Finance | Group Tax

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Role Overview

The BBC is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Corporate Tax Business Partner to join its Group Tax team on a six-month fixed-term, full-time contract. Reporting directly to the Group Tax Director, this is an opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of one of the world’s most recognised public service organisations.

This role offers the chance to work across a highly diverse and intellectually stimulating environment, supporting innovative content, international operations and complex commercial activity. It is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who wants to combine technical expertise with strategic business partnering in a purpose-driven organisation.

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Job Details

• Job Band: E

• Contract Type: Six-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-time

• Department: Tax, BBC Group Finance

• Location: Birmingham, Cardiff, London or Salford

• Working Pattern: Hybrid

• Salary: **£90,000

• £93,000** depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience

The salary range for this role has been informed by internal benchmarking and external market insight.

The BBC is open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Applicants are welcome to indicate their preferences during the application process, although there is no obligation to do so at this stage. Flexible working options will also be discussed at offer stage.

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Why Join the BBC Tax Team?

The BBC offers a uniquely complex and rewarding environment for tax professionals. Within Group Tax, you will be surrounded by specialists and collaborative colleagues who work across:

• Corporate tax

• VAT

• Employment taxes

• Expatriate taxes

• Tax accounting and business analysis

• International tax support in the US and India

This breadth of exposure creates strong opportunities for technical growth, strategic influence and stakeholder engagement, both within the BBC and externally with tax authorities and advisers.

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The Purpose of the Role

As Corporate Tax Business Partner, you will play a key role in advising the BBC on direct tax matters, helping the organisation navigate regulatory change, global compliance requirements and strategic business initiatives.

You will work closely with teams across the BBC to ensure that tax considerations are effectively managed, risks are identified early and tax compliance remains robust across a wide-ranging and internationally active organisation.

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Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to deliver high-quality tax support and leadership across a broad range of activities, including:

• Advising on corporate tax matters, including updates and recommendations relating to new legislation affecting the management of corporate tax

• Supporting HMRC enquiries, including engagement with the HMRC Large Business Service, as well as international tax audits in overseas jurisdictions

• Managing transfer pricing matters, including Group Transfer Pricing documentation, Country by Country Reporting (CBCR) and Pillar II compliance

• Supporting and reviewing tax provisions and balances at quarter-end and year-end at Group level, including deferred tax

• Managing the technical review and authorisation of corporate tax returns for the Public Service, with oversight of global tax compliance

• Providing direct tax input into wider business initiatives, including Senior Accounting Officer requirements

• Offering proactive and pragmatic tax guidance on strategic projects such as:

• ERP system upgrades

• Transactions

• Business line expansion

• Establishing offices in new territories

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What You’ll Bring

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Professional accounting and/or tax qualification, such as ACA, CTA or equivalent

• Strong and current knowledge of UK direct tax law and its practical application, ideally with an understanding of the media sector and the spirit and intention of the law

• In-house tax experience

• The ability to think strategically and provide commercially relevant advice

• Experience of tax controversy in either the UK or overseas

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience working within cross-border organisations and managing global tax risks

• Knowledge of UK corporate tax compliance and group tax reporting under IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102

• Understanding of the processes and controls required to manage direct taxes in a global organisation

• Experience of tax controversy in both the UK and overseas

• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively and work to deadlines

If you bring some of these skills and experiences, along with relevant transferable strengths, the BBC encourages you to apply.

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What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This is more than a technical tax role. It is an opportunity to influence decisions across a globally recognised organisation with an important public purpose. You will be part of a team that supports high-profile operations and complex commercial activity while helping ensure strong governance and compliance.

For a tax professional seeking meaningful, varied and high-impact work, this role offers both challenge and career-enhancing exposure.

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Important Information

Application Deadline

• Closing Date: 11 June 2026

Application Process

Please note that the BBC is unable to accept applications via CV. Only applications submitted through the online application process will be considered.

To apply, please use the APPLY NOW button on the relevant vacancy page.

Pre-Employment Checks

If successful, any offer will be conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment screening checks, which may include:

• Reference checks

• Eligibility to work checks

• Safeguarding checks, where relevant

• Adverse media and/or social media checks, where applicable

Disclosure Requirements

Before your start date, you may be required to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with BBC employment and recruitment policies. This is to allow appropriate support discussions and risk assessment where necessary. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in the withdrawal of an offer.

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Redeployment Commitment

The BBC is committed to supporting employees seeking suitable alternative employment through redeployment. Employees at risk of redundancy will receive priority consideration ahead of external applicants.

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Need More Information?

For general enquiries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk

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Disclaimer

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, essential characteristics and required skills, knowledge and experience for the role. It is not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive list of duties.