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Position Available: Customs Compliance Lead
Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus
Experience needed: We're seeking a detail-driven and knowledgeable Customs Specialist with a proven background in managing HMRC Special Procedures. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimising customs processes, and maintaining a strong relationship with HMRC.
About the role:
This is a key position within a high-compliance, high-value environment. You'll be responsible for managing all HMRC Customs Special Procedures, including Inward/Outward Processing, Customs Warehousing, and Temporary Importation. The role offers the opportunity to improve customs performance and ensure full alignment with UK regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all HMRC Customs Special Procedures across the business
- Oversee the use and discharge of Inward Processing (IP) and ensure accurate, timely submission of Bills of Discharge
- Administer Customs Warehousing (CW), maintaining accurate records and compliance controls
- Manage Temporary Importation and ensure timely discharge in line with HMRC guidelines
- Oversee Outward Processing (OP) and supervise reimportation within regulatory throughput periods
- Maintain detailed audit trails and reporting mechanisms
- Advise on amendments to authorisations and ensure procedural updates reflect current legislation
- Drive continuous improvement across customs compliance operations
- Support the development of customs best practices across the organisation
What we need from you:
- Demonstrable experience managing HMRC Special Procedures in a commercial, HMRC, or regulated environment
- Deep knowledge of UK customs regulations and practical experience applying them in a business context
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, and an ability to work autonomously under pressure
- Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Familiarity with customs software systems is advantageous
- Ideally holds or is working toward a professional qualification in Customs Compliance or a related discipline
If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
