Compliance Administrator

Logan Lewis; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable compliance firm in North East England is looking for a professional to support customs processes and ensure compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law, science, or engineering, and experience with sanctions and export controls. This role requires strong IT skills and attention to detail, along with excellent communication abilities to build internal relationships. The company values proactive individuals with a hands-on mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in the use of licence application systems.
• Strong understanding of post-Brexit trading landscape.
• Ability to manage priorities with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Development with screenings/background checks.
• Work on customs procedures and prepare shipping documentation.
• Maintain databases and ensure records are accurate.

Skills

Knowledge of UK customs Tariff

Experience with sanctions and export controls

Strong IT Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in law, science, engineering, or technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Specific Duties

• Support the Business Development team by undertaking and recording screenings / background
• checks for due diligence as required to ensure compliance of potential customers.
• Work with relevant departments across the business to support commodity code classification
• from the UK tariff.
• Understand customs procedures and be able to support the business in ensuring the correct
• process is used and complied with.
• Support the preparation of shipping documentation and keeping up to date with country
• requirements.
• Use relevant government systems to submit export license applications
• Generation of customs clearance instructions for import and export consignments.
• Ensure support documentation is obtained and filed in compliance with regulations for proof of
• export and as required for imports.
• Work with the Logistics team to support with any customs or export control issues during the
• shipment process to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and update relevant databases, ensuring all records are accurate and current.
• Support Trade Compliance Officer with the establishment of sanctions and export controls
• compliance program.
• Any other duties as directed by your line manager or Director of the Company.

Person Specification
Working knowledge of the UK customs Tariff and rules of origin.
Experience of and/or training in UK (and EU/US) sanctions and export controls.
Experience in the use of licence application system and some prior use of screening tools.
Strong understanding of post-Brexit trading landscape.
Technical product/industry knowledge, preferably of maritime/offshore products and technology, in combination with export compliance experience.
Strong IT Skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word).
Proactive/able to work on own of initiative effectively with structure and hands-on mindset.
Professional approach with the ability to build relationships.
Good interpersonal skills (team player and approachable).
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Confident, with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Able to adapt to changing priorities with strong organisational and time management skills and ability to manage towards tight deadlines.
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and compliance with current legislation.
Degree (law, science, engineering, technology) or comparable work experience.
Positive attitude and willingness to take ownership.