Trade Compliance Administrator

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

Leonardo’s UK Trade Compliance team provides Import / Export Control and Trade Compliance services across the UK business units and divisions, covering a diverse range of technically advanced products and services—from airborne radar and targeting solutions to infrared detectors, camera systems, cyber- and physical-security solutions, and the design, manufacture, and supply of rotary aircraft used for commercial, public utility, security, and defense applications.

The Trade Compliance team currently has a vacancy for a Trade Compliance Administrator to support activities related to Import/Export at our Edinburgh facility.

What you’ll do as a Trade Compliance Administrator:

• Submit Import and Export customs instructions to agents in accordance with UK customs regulations and company procedures to facilitate customs declarations, including:
• Liaise with the business to ensure correct and accurate clearance instructions are issued to agents/import brokers
• Instruct freight agents/brokers according to business requirements
• Check clearance information provided by agents/brokers to ensure Leonardo's instructions are followed
• Verify customs entries after goods departure and address any anomalies (with reference to site Trade Compliance lead)
• Address any anomalies identified (with reference to site Trade Compliance lead)
• Notify the business of import clearance conditions
• Develop an understanding of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

Provide general administration support to the site Import/Export Control team, including:

• Prepare data packs related to import and export transactions for internal and external audits, ensuring records are maintained in accordance with company procedures
• Assist in preparing reports for UK authorities, such as Deferment reports and export license transparency reports
• Help process and reconcile Freight Forwarder invoices

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with multiple customers, requiring good workload prioritization aligned with customer needs. They should be self-motivated, set high personal standards, and demonstrate collaborative and supportive behaviors within a team. Building strong, trusted relationships to achieve objectives is essential.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and competence in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, are required.

Security Clearance:

Necessary before employment begins.

Life at Leonardo:

With a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities and accessibility for many individuals.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. Part-time opportunities available—please inquire.
• Company-funded Benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances (£500 annually).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion networks (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training: Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful employee referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available at management level and below.