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Trade Compliance Officer, UK Export EU import

Job details
Posting date: 16 March 2026
Salary: £42,000 to £57,000 per year
Additional salary information: None
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 April 2026
Location: Enfield, EN3 6AG
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Expert Employment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 3014

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Summary

Trade Compliance Officer required to ensure UK, EU and international import and export legal adherence.

You will have European export and import legal administration experience of EU and third country shipping customs and compliance. The ideal candidate will have up to the minuet knowledge of UK regulatory and aspects UK US compliance, including US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Requirements

Export control and trade compliance shipping experience of UK Export Licensing and Trade Controls, and EU, US ITAR and EAR.
UK and EU Customs regulations.
Fluent in trade compliance.
The ideal candidate will also have an appreciation of import and export customs procedures, trade regulations such as TAAs, GCs, DSP-5, US Commerce License, OGELS, OIELs, SIELs, F680, and logistics or shipping practices.
Degree in law, finance, business management, or a related field is preferred
Trade certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities
Ensure all relevant documentation is generated and completed in accordance with company, customer and legislative requirements and all imported goods are classified accurately utilising the appropriate Customs Regimes such as IPR, OPR, PCC etc. in the most tax efficient manner while monitoring and reporting the use of Export Licences and preparing appropriate returns.
Help drive the improvement of and embed internal processes to ensure compliance with trade requirements.
Update and maintain UK export licenses, HMRC Regulations, and other UK and Foreign export license conditions.
Interface with regulatory departments, including UK Export Control Organisation, ECJU, BIS, HMRC, MoD, HM Treasury.

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