Trade and Compliance Administrator

L3Harris; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Trade and Compliance Administrator in Farnborough to oversee customs compliance and documentation for import/export activities. This role demands attention to detail, effective communication, and proficient IT skills. Join a leading defense technology provider committed to exceptional standards and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance up to 10x salary

Flexible extras for health benefits

Employee assistance program

Professional membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in IT systems, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage customs compliance across shipments.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and brokers to facilitate clearance processes.
• Maintain documentation for Customs & Export compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – Trade and Compliance Administrator

Job Location – Farnborough

Job ID – 24141

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Farnborough engineer and maintain Night Vision Goggles, Precision Approach Radar systems, and Tactical Radios. Notably, we are the proud designer, supplier and maintainer of the 50,000 tactical radios in the Bowman tactical C4I system in service with the UK Armed Forces and are working to define and deliver the next generation system, Morpheus.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Monitor and manage customs compliance across shipments including HMRC CDS entries.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, and brokers to facilitate smooth clearance processes
• Assist with resolving customs issues, discrepancies, and potential risks.
• Maintain documentation for Customs & Export compliance, including import/export instructions, trade data, and audit records.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, and domestic/international regulations.
• Prepare reports and provide data on trade compliance and customs activities.
• Assist in internal audits and ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for customs purposes.
• Making basic adjustments to systems and processes to solve problems.
• Identifies, defines and addresses general problems that are typically within the immediate job area.
• Works to achieve operational targets within job area with some impact on department results.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in import records and procedures.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritising effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick and efficient problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous in managing and handling documentation.
• Ability to work independently or with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Eagerness to learn and progress within the company.

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.