Trade Compliance Administrator

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Edinburgh is seeking a Trade Compliance Administrator to support compliance operations in import/export activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will ensure adherence to UK customs regulations and help maintain accurate data for audit purposes. Enjoy a hybrid working model with excellent employee benefits including a generous leave policy and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous leave policy

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Mental health support

Access to online courses

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Comfortable handling multiple tasks.
• Keen to learn and grow within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import/export customs instructions.
• Liaise with internal teams for clearance information.
• Monitor post-departure customs entries and resolve discrepancies.
• Support preparation of compliance reports for authorities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Proactive attitude

Confident in Microsoft Outlook

Competent in Microsoft Word

Competent in Microsoft Excel

Competent in Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Your Impact

Are you ready to be part of a team at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and international trade? Leonardo’s UK Trade Compliance team plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless import and export of some of the world’s most advanced products — from airborne radar and infrared detectors to cyber-security solutions and rotary-wing aircraft serving commercial, security, and defence sectors.

We’re currently looking for a Trade Compliance Administrator to join our high-performing Import/Export team based at our Edinburgh facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to support mission-critical compliance operations while working within a fast-paced and innovative environment.

As a key member of our Import/Export Control team based in Edinburgh, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Leonardo’s compliance with UK customs regulations. Your work will ensure the smooth and secure movement of our advanced technologies across borders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and submit accurate import and export customs instructions to freight agents and brokers in line with UK regulations and company policies.
• Liaise with internal teams to gather correct clearance information for international shipments.
• Instruct freight agents/brokers based on specific business needs and shipment requirements.
• Review customs clearance information to ensure adherence to Leonardo’s instructions.
• Monitor post-departure customs entries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve any anomalies.
• Notify relevant business units of clearance conditions or special requirements.
• Develop working knowledge of the UK’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS) to support future compliance processes.

• Compile and maintain accurate data packs for import/export transactions, ensuring they are audit-ready and stored according to company procedures.
• Support the preparation of compliance reports for submission to UK authorities, including Deferment Reports and Export Licence Transparency Reports.
• Assist with processing and reconciling invoices from Freight Forwarders to ensure billing accuracy and cost control.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an organised and reliable team player who enjoys supporting others and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling multiple tasks, enjoys working with people, and is keen to learn and grow within a supportive team.

You’ll bring:

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to take initiative and support colleagues when needed.
• Team-oriented mindset, showing respect, empathy, and a collaborative approach to working with others.

• Confident using Microsoft Outlook to manage emails and calendars.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel — able to create and update documents, reports, and presentations.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid