Trade Compliance Coordinator

Concurrent; Theale; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays + buy

Annual profit share bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced pension contribution

Volunteer day

Job summary

Concurrent is seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator to support import/export, customs documentation and licensing within the defence sector. You will maintain records, coordinate shipments and ensure regulatory compliance across UK and international trade.

Hybrid working is available at Colchester or Reading offices or remote. The ideal candidate has defence-industry experience, excellent attention to detail, strong organisation and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Previous defence industry experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/business systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support import and export activities — assist with preparation, review and submission of documents to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain trade compliance records — keep import/export records accurate and stored per requirements.
• Coordinate shipment tracking — monitor shipments and resolve delays and documentation issues.
• Maintain trade compliance systems and data — update databases and ERP systems with accurate information.
• Liaise with external partners — work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers and others to support compliant international trade.
• Support export licensing activities — assist with administration and monitoring of export licences.
• Assist with compliance screening — support restricted party, sanctions and end-user screening.
• Support audits and compliance reviews — prepare documentation and assist with inspections and assessments.
• Identify and escalate compliance concerns — highlight discrepancies or risks to the Trade Compliance team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement — help develop procedures and best practices for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Defence industry experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Role

As a Trade Compliance Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting our Trade Compliance function and helping ensure the organisation conducts its import, export and customs activities in line with applicable UK and international regulations. You'll gain hands‑on experience across a range of trade compliance activities, supporting the movement of export‑controlled goods, technology and services within the defence sector.

This role is perfect for someone who has experience in the defence industry, is highly organised, detail‑oriented and interested in developing a career in customs compliance, export controls and business assurance.

Open to Hybrid working at our Colchester or Reading office or Remote working.

What will I be delivering?

• Support import and export activities — Assist with the preparation, review and submission of import, export and customs documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain trade compliance records — Ensure import, export, customs records are accurate, complete and stored in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate shipment tracking — Monitor shipments and customs activities, helping to resolve delays and documentation issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain trade compliance systems and data — Update compliance databases and ERP systems, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with external partners — Work closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers and other third parties to support compliant international trade operations.
• Support export licensing activities — Assist with the administration and monitoring of export licences, including gathering information and maintaining licence records.
• Assist with compliance screening — Support restricted party, sanctions and end‑user screening activities in line with internal procedures.
• Support audits and compliance reviews — Prepare documentation and assist with internal audits, regulatory inspections and compliance assessments.
• Identify and escalating compliance concerns — Highlight discrepancies, missing documentation or potential compliance risks to the Trade Compliance team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement — Support the development of procedures and best practices that strengthen the organisation's compliance framework.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Previous experience in the defence industry - Experience working in trade compliance would be beneficial
• Strong attention to detail — Able to work accurately with documentation, data and compliance records.
• Excellent organisational skills — Capable of managing multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills — Comfortable communicating with colleagues, external suppliers and regulatory stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office — Confident using Outlook, Word and Excel, with experience of business systems or ERP platforms advantageous.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset — Able to investigate issues and support practical solutions.
• High level of integrity — Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Interest in trade compliance and international trade — A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist compliance function.

What’s in it for me?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation and develop specialist knowledge in trade compliance. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to complex trade activities and build the foundations for a successful career. If you're detail‑oriented, eager to learn and enjoy working in a highly regulated environment, you'll thrive in this role.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.