Senior Compliance Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to join their team in Luton. In this critical role, you will ensure compliance with UK and international logistics regulations while managing compliance risks and enhancing operational transparency. Your expertise will drive best practices in logistics and supply chain operations, addressing non-compliance issues and providing corrective actions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with operational teams, deliver training programs, and coordinate responses to customs audits. If you are passionate about compliance and logistics, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or Logistics Management is required.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK and international logistics regulations.
• Develop and implement compliance policies tailored to logistics operations.

Skills

Compliance Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of UK Logistics Regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management

CIPS Certification

IEMA Certification

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Senior Compliance Specialist, Luton, Bedfordshire

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with UK and international logistics regulations (e.g., EU, US).
• Manage compliance risks and improve operational transparency.
• Drive best practices in compliance for logistics and supply chain operations.

Key Duties:

• Monitor and interpret UK logistics regulations (e.g., Customs Act 1988, Carriage of Goods Act 1991).
• Develop and implement compliance policies tailored to logistics operations.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards across logistics processes.
• Address non-compliance issues and provide corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as smuggling, customs fraud, or counterfeit goods.
• Coordinate responses to customs audits, HMRC investigations, or data breaches.
• Develop contingency plans and submit reports for compliance crises.
• Work with operational teams to ensure compliance in daily activities.
• Deliver training programs to enhance compliance awareness within the logistics team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Logistics Management, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications: CIPS or IEMA.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain compliance.
• Knowledge of UK port operations and cross-border e-commerce logistics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English for effective communication.