Customs Team leader (SSPS)
Core
Lead customs governance, international trade compliance, and duty optimisation for a global manufacturing and project-based environment.
Role type
Senior IC customs team leader
Builds
Compliant movement of goods, customs policies, and regulatory frameworks
Domain
International trade compliance and customs
Required skills
UK customs regulations, customs special procedures, tariff classification, customs valuation, rules of origin, CBAM compliance, sanctions compliance, stakeholder engagement, team leadership
Preferred skills
Oracle/SAP, export controls, strategic trade management
Technologies
Oracle, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead customs compliance activities covering imports, exports, temporary movements, and project cargo; Develop and maintain customs policies and governance frameworks; Manage customs authorisations and relationships with HMRC; Oversee customs brokers and third-party logistics providers; Ensure accurate customs declarations and duty optimisation programmes; Support Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) compliance and CBAM reporting; Manage quota utilisation and trade controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
