Partner, Group Head of Tax

Who are we Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network. At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals. A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated. In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together.

About The Role Knight Frank is seeking a Partner, Group Head of Tax to join their Head Office in 55 Baker Street. Reporting into the Group CFO, the role will work closely with the Senior Partner, Group Finance leadership, regional finance leaders, Legal, Company Secretariat, external advisers and senior stakeholders across the business. The Group Head of Tax will be responsible for ensuring that the Partnership has an effective tax governance framework, appropriate controls and a clear approach to tax risk management. The role will provide regular advice and updates to relevant leadership and governance forums on tax strategy, material tax risks, regulatory developments and key areas of compliance.

Purpose As a global partnership, our tax affairs are inherently complex, high-profile and strategically important. The Partnership requires a senior, experienced and commercially minded Group Head of Tax to lead the tax function and provide expert advice across the Group, with particular emphasis on UK partnership tax. The Group Head of Tax will play a critical role in ensuring that the Partnership’s tax strategy, governance, compliance and advisory capability are robust, forward‑looking and aligned to the long‑term ambitions of the business. This will include advising on the tax implications of our partnership structure, partner remuneration and profit allocation, international operations, investment decisions, business transformation and evolving regulatory requirements. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, excellent judgement and the ability to operate with credibility across a complex stakeholder environment. The successful candidate will need to understand the dynamics of a professional services partnership, where influence, trust, discretion and sound judgement are as important as technical capability. The role will act as a trusted adviser to the Group CFO, Senior Partner, Group leadership and relevant Boards, ensuring that tax considerations are properly understood, managed and embedded into key strategic and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Group Tax Strategy: Develop and lead the Group’s tax strategy, ensuring it is aligned to the commercial aims, governance standards and long‑term ambitions of the Partnership.
• Partnership Tax Leadership: Provide deep technical expertise on UK partnership tax matters, including LLP taxation, partner profit allocations, drawings, tax reserves, partner capital, self‑assessment obligations and the tax implications of changes to partner remuneration or structure.
• Tax Governance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain a robust tax governance framework, ensuring appropriate oversight, controls, documentation and escalation of material tax risks across the Group.
• Trusted Adviser to Leadership: Act as a senior adviser to the Group CFO, Senior Partner and relevant Boards on complex tax matters, providing clear, pragmatic and commercially grounded advice.
• Partnership Structure & Strategic Change: Advise on the tax implications of changes to the Partnership structure, partner status, international expansion, operating model evolution, transactions, investments and other strategic initiatives.
• Compliance & Reporting: Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely tax compliance across relevant jurisdictions, ensuring the Partnership meets its statutory, regulatory and reporting obligations.
• HMRC & External Adviser Management: Lead and manage the relationship with HMRC and other tax authorities where appropriate, as well as external tax advisers, ensuring the Partnership receives high‑quality, value‑adding advice.
• International Tax: Provide oversight and advice on cross‑border tax matters, including permanent establishment risk.