Trade Compliance Specialist - London

£50,000 - £55,000 - Operations
Ref: 774 Date Posted: Tuesday 07 Oct 2025

Trade Compliance Specialist – Global Manufacturing / Logistics
📍 Central London - Hybrid (3 days, 2 days remote) | 💼 Full-time | 💷 £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Trade Compliance professional ready to take ownership of global compliance across import/export, VAT, and logistics? We’re looking for someone who can ensure the smooth and compliant movement of goods worldwide, while supporting strategic growth across EMEA.

This is a key role that sits at the heart of our global operations — advising on customs procedures, trade structures, and best practices to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance at every stage.

🔑 What You’ll Be Doing

  • Oversee import and export compliance across all regions.

  • Ensure VAT compliance across the EMEA group.

  • Manage invoice compliance and trading structures.

  • Provide audit support and maintain readiness for internal and external reviews.

  • Oversee and advise on customs clearance procedures and import/export processes.

  • Collaborate across logistics, finance, and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in trade compliance within a global manufacturing or logistics environment.

  • Degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field.

  • Strong understanding of international trade regulations, VAT, and customs procedures.

  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Proactive, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.

  • Fluent in English (Polish or other European languages are a plus).

  • Confident representing the business externally with suppliers and partners.

💡 Why Join

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how a global business manages its trade and compliance operations — supporting innovation, scalability, and international growth.

💷 Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
🎁 Benefits: Competitive package including pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance

If you’re a proactive compliance expert who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment — we’d love to hear from you.