Global Customs & Freight Compliance Lead

SailGP; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SailGP seeks a Senior Customs & Global Freight Compliance Lead to own border integrity, international trade regulations, and global transit compliance across the league. As the Importer of Record via our proprietary charter vessel, you will eliminate statutory risks and border friction, aligning with Vesssel Ops to drive a robust regulatory roadmap.

You will manage complex documentation for customs, temporary import structures, and biosecurity protocols, coordinating with local authorities and

Responsibilities

• Advanced Statutory Engagement: Partner with the Director to lead early, high-level conversations with local customs authorities, border forces, and port officials in every host territory.
• Leadership Compliance Briefings: Coordinate, structure, and co‑lead cross‑border port, customs, and agricultural/biosecurity briefings.
• SOP Architecture: Define and own the regulatory, border, and customs chapters of the league’s SOPs and monitor on-site compliance.

Job description

SailGP seeks a Senior Customs & Global Freight Compliance Lead to own border integrity, international trade regulations, and global transit compliance across the league. As the Importer of Record via our proprietary charter vessel, you will eliminate statutory risks and border friction, aligning with Vesssel Ops to drive a robust regulatory roadmap.

You will manage complex documentation for customs, temporary import structures, and biosecurity protocols, coordinating with local authorities and