Trade Compliance Manager

Linde; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Swindon is seeking a Compliance Lead to oversee trade compliance related to UK and US regulations. The role involves managing customs entries, communicating with regulatory bodies, and ensuring adherence to compliance procedures. A strong background in customs compliance is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively. This position offers a competitive salary up to £100k and comprehensive benefits, including flexible working hours and generous holidays.

Benefits

Flexible hours

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of trade compliance for UK and US regulation.
• Manage imports and exports, including customs entries.
• Communicate with HMRC and manage customs audits.

Skills

Customs compliance background

Strong communication skills

Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration

Job description

Linde AMT UK Limited

Swindon, United Kingdom | req26594

What you will enjoy doing

• In this hybrid role you will be responsible for leading all aspects of trade compliance ensuring appropriate controls are in place to meet UK and US regulation


• Ensure a robust control framework is in place for managing imports and exports and in particular where special customs procedures are used


• Oversee all import/ export customs entries providing clearance instructions to forwarders and maintain records


• Obtain export licences where required, maintain records of use and report to HMRC


• Communicate with HMRC and ECJU, whilst managing queries and taking responsibility for customs audits and reviews


• Maintain control procedures to prevent violations of US regulations (ITAR/EAR) including technology regulations


• Continually monitor and improve systems and processes used throughout the business to ensure robust compliance procedures are maintained


• Defining strategy to ensure regulatory alignment will be part of your role

What makes you great

• You have demonstrable background in customs compliance including corporate experience


• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field is preferred but not mandatory


• Previous experience in a senior customs role


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the business


• Understanding of UK customs special procedures and impact on tax and duty


• Excellent knowledge and awareness of US compliance regulations


• Strong understanding of export licences


• You have 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

Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (motivation letter, resume, certificates) via our online job market.

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Linde AMT UK Limited acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

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