Senior Global Trade Compliance Lead (Import/Export)

Novanta Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta in Stockport, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to lead import/export compliance decisions, ensure accurate classification, and embed regulatory adherence across the business.

You will partner with global teams, support audits, and contribute to Novanta's evolving global compliance programme in a fast‑moving technology environment. This full‑time role offers exposure to complex regulatory challenges and a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in international trade compliance.
• Strong command of import/export regulations and classification frameworks.
• Confidence working across global stakeholders and complex organisations.
• Ability to balance detail‑oriented work with strategic thinking.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leads critical decisions on import/export compliance and licensing
• Drives accurate classification, documentation, and regulatory adherence
• Partners across functions to embed compliance into business processes
• Contributes to the evolution of Novanta's global compliance programme
• Supports audits and ensures readiness in an ever‑changing regulatory environment

Skills

Trade compliance

Import/export rules

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Job description

Novanta in Stockport, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to lead import/export compliance decisions, ensure accurate classification, and embed regulatory adherence across the business.

You will partner with global teams, support audits, and contribute to Novanta's evolving global compliance programme in a fast‑moving technology environment. This full‑time role offers exposure to complex regulatory challenges and a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset.