Compliance Advisor within IT Logistics

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology distribution company is seeking a Compliance Advisor to join their compliance function. This role involves supporting trade compliance, product onboarding, and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate has prior compliance experience within IT or logistics and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers both remote work opportunities and office visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a compliance role within IT trade, technology distribution, or logistics.
• Ability to learn quickly and pick up new compliance skills with training.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance activities across trade compliance and product onboarding.
• Assist with the development of compliance policies and procedures.
• Review supplier and product compliance questionnaires.

Skills

Compliance experience in IT trade

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Competence in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Compliance Advisor

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hampshire (mainly remote, with occasional office visits as required)

Sector: Technology Distribution/IT Infrastructure/Logistics

Overview

We are seeking a Compliance Advisor to join our compliance function and support the Legal and Compliance Manager across a variety of business areas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in compliance within IT trade, technology distribution, or supply chain/logistics who is looking to broaden their skills and gain exposure to multiple aspects of compliance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider business and will receive training and support to develop expertise across trade compliance, supplier and product onboarding, ISO accreditations, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance activities across areas such as trade compliance, product onboarding, ISO accreditations, and reporting.
• Assist with the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Help review and process supplier and product compliance questionnaires and risk assessments.
• Support the maintenance of regulatory records (eg WEEE, packaging, battery compliance).
• Contribute to compliance projects and audits, learning new processes as required.
• Provide assistance in responding to customer/vendor compliance questionnaires.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance and integrity across the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a compliance role within IT trade, technology distribution, or supply chain/logistics.
• Ability to learn quickly and pick up new compliance skills with training.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail.

Desirable (Can Be Trained in Role)

• Knowledge of import/export compliance and ECCN classification.
• Exposure to ISO accreditations and audits.
• Experience with supplier onboarding or supply chain integrity processes.
• Awareness of environmental reporting requirements (WEEE, packaging, battery, CO2).

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements