71 International Trade jobs in the United Kingdom

About the role

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce are looking for an experienced Trade and Customs Advisor to join their International Trade Team, reporting to the Head of International Trade and Compliance. 

Key responsiblities include:

International Trade & Customs Advice
• Deal effectively with enquiries and provide high quality practical advice, support and guidance to clients and members regarding their international trade, customs procedures & declarations, trade documentation.
• Delivery as appropriate valued added bespoke trade related advisory service such as customs audits, origin rules and customs special procedure applications.
• Understanding and providing effective information about classification of goods, international trade terms, duties & tariffs and getting goods and services to market.
• Liaison and effective communication with other Government agencies or similar such as HMRC as and when required.
• Effective data management and archiving.
Global Membership
• Proactive account Management of Global members to secure annual retention to agreed targets • Acquisition of new members to agreed targets
• Building rapport with new and existing global members, to ascertain their challenges, their global aspirations.
• Regular cross departmental working to support in the development of the continuous development of the Global membership offer
Business Development
• Work with the Head of International Trade (HoIT) & Business Development Manager, Trade (BDM, T) to research and analyse data to aid decision making and development of marketing activity for our International Trade & Customs Services.
• Work with the HOIT and BDM, T in the development of new trade related projects (funded or commercial).
• Work with the HOIT and BDM, T on the delivery of a structured events and trade training programme, including tutoring.
• Provide effective support the development of new partnerships relationships, as well as maintaining existing ones.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of our International Trade service and Membership offer. • Proactive assistance in the selling of our wide range of International Trade and Customs Services.
• Effective recording of members, customer & supplier interactions on our inhouse CRM system and any other relevant documents, as required.
Trade Documentation
• Provide back-up, when required, in the processing of trade documents carried out by the Chamber. Subject to completing training successfully, gain an understanding of the Chamber’s processing and certification role in relation to international trade documentation for customers and members in accordance with the rules set out by the Governing Bodies and provide support to the certification team as appropriate.

About you

You will need to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in trade and customs compliance from an international freight forwarding, trade consulting or customs brokerage, as well as proven regional (ideally the Middle East, South-East Asia or India) import/export and supply chain expertise. Experience as an Account Manager would also be helpful. You will need to be commercially minded, so that you are able to provide real world solutions to our members and be familiar with CRM’s, customs declaration and financial systems.

Essential requirements: 

• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact and provide value added services to our clients and members
• Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills
• High energy and enthusiasm with strong commitment to exceed clients’ expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders
• Flexibility and openness
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service
• Commercially minded
• Well-developed IT skills. (e.g. Microsoft packages – word, excel, CRM, customs declaration, Financial systems)
• Self-Starter but also able to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service and relationship building
• Problem solving / Solutions oriented
• Work to a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactivity and self-management
• Demonstrate clear interest for developing a career in international trade
• Interest and passion to get involved in a wider range of professional experiences (from training to delivering new services)

Training will be provided on a range of areas relating to international trade including trade promotion, facilitation and will also include completion of customs declarations and export documentation.

If you are ready for your next step in International Trade, this position would be ideal for you.

This role is being managed by our outsourced HR team at HRCentral Limited. No agents, please. 

About the role

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce are looking for an experienced Trade and Customs Advisor to join their International Trade Team, reporting to the Head of International Trade and Compliance. 

Key responsiblities include:

International Trade & Customs Advice
• Deal effectively with enquiries and provide high quality practical advice, support and guidance to clients and members regarding their international trade, customs procedures & declarations, trade documentation.
• Delivery as appropriate valued added bespoke trade related advisory service such as customs audits, origin rules and customs special procedure applications.
• Understanding and providing effective information about classification of goods, international trade terms, duties & tariffs and getting goods and services to market.
• Liaison and effective communication with other Government agencies or similar such as HMRC as and when required.
• Effective data management and archiving.
Global Membership
• Proactive account Management of Global members to secure annual retention to agreed targets • Acquisition of new members to agreed targets
• Building rapport with new and existing global members, to ascertain their challenges, their global aspirations.
• Regular cross departmental working to support in the development of the continuous development of the Global membership offer
Business Development
• Work with the Head of International Trade (HoIT) & Business Development Manager, Trade (BDM, T) to research and analyse data to aid decision making and development of marketing activity for our International Trade & Customs Services.
• Work with the HOIT and BDM, T in the development of new trade related projects (funded or commercial).
• Work with the HOIT and BDM, T on the delivery of a structured events and trade training programme, including tutoring.
• Provide effective support the development of new partnerships relationships, as well as maintaining existing ones.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of our International Trade service and Membership offer. • Proactive assistance in the selling of our wide range of International Trade and Customs Services.
• Effective recording of members, customer & supplier interactions on our inhouse CRM system and any other relevant documents, as required.
Trade Documentation
• Provide back-up, when required, in the processing of trade documents carried out by the Chamber. Subject to completing training successfully, gain an understanding of the Chamber’s processing and certification role in relation to international trade documentation for customers and members in accordance with the rules set out by the Governing Bodies and provide support to the certification team as appropriate.

About you

You will need to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in trade and customs compliance from an international freight forwarding, trade consulting or customs brokerage, as well as proven regional (ideally the Middle East, South-East Asia or India) import/export and supply chain expertise. Experience as an Account Manager would also be helpful. You will need to be commercially minded, so that you are able to provide real world solutions to our members and be familiar with CRM’s, customs declaration and financial systems.

Essential requirements: 

• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact and provide value added services to our clients and members
• Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills
• High energy and enthusiasm with strong commitment to exceed clients’ expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders
• Flexibility and openness
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service
• Commercially minded
• Well-developed IT skills. (e.g. Microsoft packages – word, excel, CRM, customs declaration, Financial systems)
• Self-Starter but also able to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer service and relationship building
• Problem solving / Solutions oriented
• Work to a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactivity and self-management
• Demonstrate clear interest for developing a career in international trade
• Interest and passion to get involved in a wider range of professional experiences (from training to delivering new services)

Training will be provided on a range of areas relating to international trade including trade promotion, facilitation and will also include completion of customs declarations and export documentation.

If you are ready for your next step in International Trade, this position would be ideal for you.

This role is being managed by our outsourced HR team at HRCentral Limited. No agents, please. 

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Trade Compliance Specialist will report directly to the Global Trade Compliance Manager and will perform a variety of duties necessary to support the company’s global trade compliance program. The position functions as a professional expert authority with regard to export and import laws and regulations and is responsible for ensuring that operations are carried out in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. Responsibilities also include training business personnel and executing operational audits to validate compliance with governing trade laws, internal policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will also contribute to developing and maintaining a sustained and long-term continuous improvement culture and an efficient organization that consistently produces improved results while motivating and retaining its employees with high performance standards. The Trade Compliance Specialist will work closely with operational and commercial business teams to advise them of applicability of and changes in relevant export/import laws and regulations.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide all round global export/import compliance advice to the business.
• Develop, review, and update company export and import compliance policies, manuals and operating procedures.
• Conduct periodic training of company personnel with regard to export and import laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist the Global Trade Compliance Manager to develop and implement auditing methodology and conduct periodic audits to test company compliance with export and import regulations and Company procedures.
• Identify and classify Export (ECCN) and Import (HTS, HS) classifications for the company’s products.
• Ensure compliance with UK, U.S. and other applicable Export Control regulations, as well as conformance with internal corporate policies and procedures.
• Export controls and license determination for all exports and re-exports of tangible and intangible goods.
• UK Export Licensing: Submission and management of export license applications to the UK Department for International Trade Export Control Joint Unit via SPIRE.
• Monitor and maintain trade compliance data elements in the company’s systems.
• Support periodic internal assessments on the trade compliance program. Identify risk areas and recommend improvements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven track record of meeting commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Expertise with U.S., European and UK export and import regulations, including EAR, OFAC, ITAR and CBP.
• Ability to gain knowledge and understanding of other non-US/Europe/UK trade regulations.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations impacting the company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Pro-active approach to work and an excellent team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years’ trade compliance experience
• Thorough knowledge of UK, EU, and US import/export regulations, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, HMRC, Export Control Joint Unit, and Department of International Trade
• Must demonstrate excellent knowledge on Classification (ECCN and HTS)
• Must demonstrate an extensive understanding and application of export classification and licensing principles, practices, and concepts

LOCATION

Glasgow, Scotland (Aberdeen will be considered).

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

Indra Park Air work with customers all over the globe to make air travel safer.  For over 50 years we’ve been one of the leading producers of VHF and UHF radios, providing the vital link between the ground and the air for passenger, freight and military aircraft.

The reasons behind our success are simple and won’t change.   First, we work harder for the customer than the rest.  We take time to truly know their needs and create the right product for them.  We train them how to use it, we won’t let our equipment be deployed until every detail is right, and then we provide the best care and service for all of our products as long as they are still used.

At Indra Park Air we stay the best by looking to the future – to new requirements and new possibilities.  A radio remains a radio but we never stop thinking about how we can improve it, how we make it and how it can offer more to our customers.  It’s no wonder that we are one of only 2% of companies worldwide to hold PLATINUM Level in Investors in People Accreditation.

Due to an increase in work, we have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Trade Compliance function to support compliance with international trade compliance laws and regulations, including UK, EU and US (ITAR/ EAR). The role  is within the Trade Compliance team and is to complement and provide support to enable business success, ensure integrity while achieving regulatory compliance and the protection of national security interests.

What you will do:

• Support the business in obtaining UK and US Export Licenses through registration or application; and compliance of the Export licenses whilst maintaining appropriate records.
• Process export, import and UK Customs transactions and associated International Trade Compliance (ITC) requirements.
• Assist with HMRC and ECJU audits and queries
• Assist with commodity classification for Park Air and Third Party products
• Support the tracking of UK licenses and US authorisations usage to ensure continued deliveries.
• Support the incorporation and integration of the International Trade Compliance (ITC) standards, procedures into the operating procedures and daily business practices of employees.
• Support in organising and providing training to all employees, and independently providing training where required.
• Support in due diligence activities, including Restricted Party Screening transactions and resolving hits where required.
• Engagement with freight forwarders/ customs brokers.
• Being a trade compliance focal point for projects, providing advice and assistance to employees regarding how to engage the ITC related processes required to meet the required standards and procedures.

Requirements

You will preferably have 3+ years experience in a similar trade compliance/customs role . We are particularly interested in receiving your application if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• Experience in interpreting and providing guidance on UK/ EU and ideally US export regulations for goods, technology and software
• Demonstrable experience in the domain of UK export licensing, and UK export/ import customs compliance
• Experience in providing training on UK/ EU and US export, and import laws and regulations
• Will need to be able to hold and maintain UK Government clearances
• Background in defence & security, space or aerospace industry preferred
• Be able to work flexibly under pressure
• Work independently with moderate guidance and as part of a team

Security Clearance:

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Flexitime

• Enhanced Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme – up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Liberty Days - you can request up to 3 single days of your annual leave ‘on the day’
• Buying and Selling Holidays
• Long service and retirement awards
• Private healthcare
• Flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Training
• Continuous Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

Indra Park Air is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

CopelloisworkingwithadefenceclientseekinganInternationalTradeComplianceManager toleadanddeveloptheITCfunction,ensuringcompliancewithUK,EU,andUS(EAR/ITAR)exportregulations.

KeyResponsibilities:

• LeadanddeveloptheITCteam,promotingaccountabilityandownership.
• Overseeexport/importlicensingandauthorisations.
• ProvideexpertguidanceonUKML,Dual-Use,ITAR,EAR,andrelatedregulations.
• DrivecontinuousimprovementandautomationofITCprocesses.
• Adviseleadershiponauthorisationstrategiesandcompliancerisk.
• Collaboratewithkeyinternalstakeholdersacrossdepartments.

Experience&Skills:

• Strongleadershipandteamdevelopmentexperience.
• DeepknowledgeofUK,EU,andUSexportregulations(ITAR,EAR,UKML,etc.).
• Proactive,analytical,andconfidentinmanagingchangeandcompliance.
• Excellentcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills.
• Abletooperateeffectivelyinafast-paced,multi-siteenvironment.

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trade Compliance Officer to join the team with our prestigious client at their site in Templecombe,

Primary Purpose of Job

A member of the Trade Compliance (TC) Team, reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance, and responsible for ensuring that the Domain(s)/GBU(s)’ s objectives are met in compliance with international trade control laws, regulations and policies, in particular those related to UK and US export controls and UK Customs.

Key tasks and accountabilities

People Management Responsibility

• Day to day responsibility for managing internal stakeholders within the Domain(s)/BGU(s) that the TC Team is responsible for. Some interaction with external stakeholders.

General

• Advise the relevant key stakeholders on the trade compliance requirements for imports and exports
• Contribute as a key user to the implementation of the local Trade Compliance policies, processes & tools • Support awareness and training sessions

Day-to-day activities, includes but are not limited to:

• Review or create and where necessary approve, all trade compliance documentation/requests e.g.: CECCs, ICECCs, End User Statements, DSP5s and other supplier licenses, TAAs, MLAs Sales Order/Contracts and Purchase Orders/Subcontracts/Purchase Agreements, Commercial Invoices, Instructions for Freight Forwarders/ Customs Brokers, MSS Data Report, to establish trade compliance requirements and to ensure all relevant information has been included
• Apply for UK export approvals, ensuring that End User Statements, F680 approval etc. are in place • Apply for US EAR licenses, using SNAP-R and liaise with our US to apply for appropriate DDTC approvals • Liaise with our internal functions to ensure US export legislation is implemented correctly, including guidance for Technology Control Plans, US export approvals, re-transfer authorisations etc. • Undertake appropriate checks for ITAR material (US suppliers) and DSP’s • Manage the return of any temporary imports to meet international customs & licensing requirements • Manage customs authorisations and renewals • Secure export controls with record keeping and reporting

Technical & Professional Skills
Essential

• A reasonable knowledge and experience with the UK and US export regulations (ITAR and EAR) and the UK customs regulations

Preferred

• Experience of working in defence and/or dual-use sectors
• Some EU Export Controls knowledge

Education & Qualifications

• Associated degree preferred (e.g. law/international business/engineering)
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years import / export controls experience

Personality / Behaviours

• Can work independently, with some supervision from time to time
• A “can do” attitude • Good commercial awareness • Effective time management skills • Excellent attention to detail

• Should have a strong sense of integrity

Recognising the restricted nature of the work  there is a requirement for the candidate to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance for this role.

CopelloisworkingwithadefenceclientseekinganInternationalTradeComplianceManager toleadanddeveloptheITCfunction,ensuringcompliancewithUK,EU,andUS(EAR/ITAR)exportregulations.

KeyResponsibilities:

• LeadanddeveloptheITCteam,promotingaccountabilityandownership.
• Overseeexport/importlicensingandauthorisations.
• ProvideexpertguidanceonUKML,Dual-Use,ITAR,EAR,andrelatedregulations.
• DrivecontinuousimprovementandautomationofITCprocesses.
• Adviseleadershiponauthorisationstrategiesandcompliancerisk.
• Collaboratewithkeyinternalstakeholdersacrossdepartments.

Experience&Skills:

• Strongleadershipandteamdevelopmentexperience.
• DeepknowledgeofUK,EU,andUSexportregulations(ITAR,EAR,UKML,etc.).
• Proactive,analytical,andconfidentinmanagingchangeandcompliance.
• Excellentcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills.
• Abletooperateeffectivelyinafast-paced,multi-siteenvironment.

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