Head of Compliance Location: Manchester (office-based) Salary: £65,000–£80,000 basic A growing and well-established specialist consultancy in the R&D tax space is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to lead and strengthen its compliance function. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy and regulatory robustness of R&D tax submissions, while supporting the ongoing development of internal processes in line with evolving guidance and best practice. Key responsibilities: Leading the compliance function across R&D tax claim activity Reviewing and overseeing technical accuracy and evidential standards Maintaining alignment with current HMRC expectations and enquiry trends Supporting process improvement and risk management frameworks Acting as a senior technical point of contact internally Mentoring and supporting junior compliance team members Requirements: Minimum 2 years’ experience in an R&D tax compliance-focused role Strong technical understanding of the UK R&D tax relief landscape Experience reviewing claims and supporting enquiry responses Confident operating in a senior or leadership-level capacity High attention to detail and strong professional judgement This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and expanding organisation where compliance quality is central to its long-term strategy and reputation.