Trade Compliance Manager

Linde plc; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large global company in Swindon is seeking to hire an experienced Trade Compliance Lead. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with UK and US regulations, managing import/export processes, and liaising with authorities. The ideal candidate has a solid background in customs compliance and strong communication skills. The company offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary up to £100k, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable background in customs compliance.
• Previous experience in a senior customs role.
• Understanding of UK customs procedures and US compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of trade compliance, ensuring controls meet regulations.
• Manage import/export customs entries and provide clearance instructions.
• Communicate with HMRC and handle customs audits.

Skills

Customs compliance experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel skills

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Posted on: 12/23/2025 - Apply before: 1/28/2026

• Inthis hybrid role you will be responsible for leading all aspects of tradecompliance ensuring appropriate controls are in place to meet UK and USregulation
• Ensurea robust control framework is in place for managing imports and exportsand in particular where special customs procedures are used
• Overseeall import/ export customs entries providing clearance instructions toforwarders and maintain records
• Obtainexport licences where required, maintain records of use and report to HMRC
• Communicatewith HMRC and ECJU, whilst managing queries and taking responsibility forcustoms audits and reviews
• Maintaincontrol procedures to prevent violations of US regulations (ITAR/EAR)including technology regulations
• Continuallymonitor and improve systems and processes used throughout the business toensure robust compliance procedures are maintained
• Definingstrategy to ensure regulatory alignment will be part of your role

What makes you great

• Youhave demonstrable background in customs compliance including corporateexperience
• Adegree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or arelated field is preferred but not mandatory
• Previousexperience in a senior customs role
• Strongcommunication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability toinfluence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the business
• Understandingof UK customs special procedures and impact on tax and duty
• Excellentknowledge and awareness of US compliance regulations
• Strongunderstanding of export licences
• Youhave solid excel skills

Why you will love working with us

Culturally the organisation is HSEQ orientated, with a compliant ethos, there is no compromise in the quality of work or its safe practices. We continually work together to ensure that our employees and our customers remain safe. We pride ourselves on being hard-working, tenacious and results-driven people who are committed to safety, quality, Inclusion and self-improvement.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Whether you are looking for a career change or looking for a place to grow, Linde has a wealth of opportunities. You will quickly feel right at home here. We are a close team that has a local community feel while receiving the benefits associated with a global organization. You must be confident in being autonomous, making decisions which fit the wider business goals and shaping your own input and value to the business. Helping you to balance work with your life is important to Linde, we have high expectations but understand you have other needs also.
We provide a comprehensive benefits programme that supports employees and their families. We offer flexible hours, and a generous 28 day holiday schedule + bank holidays. Other benefits include competitive salaries, private health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, life assurance, and more.
Salary range: Up to £100k

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