Bond & Compliance Manager

The Bonded Warehousekeepers Ltd; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

GXO in Rotherham is seeking a Bond & Compliance Manager to own bonded operations. You will lead the site’s customs and excise activities, ensuring HMRC compliance while supporting efficient bonded goods movement.

The role demands strong leadership, deep HMRC expertise, and a proactive approach to process improvement, reporting, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of HMRC excise legislation and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customs and excise compliance in line with HMRC regulations.
• Manage bonded goods processes including goods-in, stock, and dispatch.
• Lead, coach and develop the bond team for high performance.
• Ensure timely submission of excise declarations and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of SOPs and compliance processes.

Skills

HMRC knowledge

Bonded operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a customs and excise expert with strong HMRC knowledge? Do you thrive on ensuring compliance while driving operational efficiency? Ready to take ownership of bonded operations in a dynamic logistics environment?

Here at GXO, we're looking for a knowledgeable and driven Bond & Compliance Manager to join our multi-user site in Rotherham. Acting as the site’s subject matter expert, you'll be responsible for all customs and excise activities, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations while supporting operational excellence across bonded goods movement.

This is a key leadership role where you'll influence processes, develop teams, and maintain the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and control.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Oversee customs and excise compliance, ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations and approvals
• Manage bonded goods processes including goods-in, stock management, and dispatch
• Lead, coach, and develop the bond team, driving performance and capability
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of excise declarations and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement of SOPs, compliance processes, and operational standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• In-depth knowledge of HMRC excise legislation and customs procedures
• Proven experience working in a duty-suspended/bonded environment
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills