Trade Compliance Administrator

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Trade Compliance Administrator to support import/export activities at their Edinburgh facility. This role involves submitting customs instructions, liaising with agents, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to build trusted relationships. With flexible working options, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to employee development, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Flexible working hours

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award-winning pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Free online courses via Coursera

Referral incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Import/Export compliance and customs regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Submit customs instructions and liaise with agents for compliance.
• Prepare data packs for audits and assist in report preparation.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Import/Export Compliance

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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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.