Shipping Officer

We are recruiting for a Shipping Officer for a leading Defence organisation based on site in Stevenage. Ideally you will have current SC Clearance, if not you must be eligible to obtain it. Responsibilities: To liaise and work closely with our export control team, local customs officers and freight forwarders. To deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business Role requirements Timely delivery of product in line with project demands. Creation, completion and management of documentation required to effect export deliveries, to include, transport documents, hazardous goods note, customs formalities etc. Topicality of Import, Export and Transport Registers Liaise with transport both UK and International. Undertake Imports and report Intrastats as required. Promotion of functional excellence Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences Maintain topicality with all transport legislation up to and including prohibited weapons level Identify process improvements to create an efficient and cost effective service Day to day knowledge of all movements from site  Experience required: Detailed knowledge of export legislation Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service Interpersonal skills across different business functions Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict. This is an umbrella contract, the rol is Inside IR35