Customs Compliance Administrator in Somerset

We are seeking a Customs Compliance Administrator to work within our Trade Compliance Function to support the activities of the Import/Export operations located at Leonardo UK's Yeovil facility. As a Customs Compliance Administrator, you will be responsible for the submission of Import/Export customs clearance instructions to brokers in accordance with UK customs regulations and company procedures to facilitate inbound customs declarations. You will be required to be on site a minimum of three days a week at Yeovil.

What you will do:

• Liaising with business to ensure correct and accurate clearance instructions can be issued to import agent/import broker.
• Instructing freight agent/importer broker in accordance with business requirements.
• Checking data to ensure import clearance information provided by import agent/broker to ensure Leonardo instructions have been followed.
• Addressing any anomalies identified (with reference to Customs Compliance Operations Manager).
• Notifying business of import clearance conditions where applicable (customs special procedures or temporary admissions).
• Submission of export declarations to UK HMRC in accordance with UK regulations and company procedures.
• Making direct customs entries where relevant or issue instructions to Declarants to ensure entries will be correct/accurate.
• Checking customs entries following goods departure and address anomalies (with reference to Customs Compliance Operations Manager).
• Identifying corrective action when errors are noted (with reference to Customs Compliance Operations Manager).
• General administration support to the site Import/Export Control team which includes preparation of data packs relating to import and export transactions in readiness for internal and external audits, ensuring packs are recorded on company systems in accordance with company procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports for submission to UK authorities (such as Deferment reports, bills of discharge and export licence transparency reports).
• Assisting with processing and reconciling Freight Forwarder invoices (where applicable).

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience of working for multiple customers which will require good prioritisation of workload to align to the customer requirements.
• Self-motivated and set high personal work standards.
• Demonstrate collaborative and supportive behaviours as part of a team.
• Ability to build strong and trusted relationships to achieve objectives.
• Good all round computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of import/export and trade compliance matters.
• Awareness of, and general familiarity with, SAP S4/HANA.

Additionally, we would like you to be:

• Detail oriented - takes ownership of accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, errors and escalate where appropriate.
• Collaborative - works as part of compliance team and the wider organisation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation and functions.
• Willing to share knowledge and experience with team members.
• Customer focused - understands the impact of custom processes on internal and external customers.
• Organised, self-motivated and set high personal work standards.
• Accountable - resolute and determined to achieve goals and be confident to query information where there is a potential compliance risk.
• Curious - willingness to learn, suggest improvements, adapt to change and ways of working.
• Adaptable - requirement to be part of a resource pool, where flexibility to work across any discipline team as directed.

It is desirable that you understand trade compliance considerations for international support programmes within the aerospace, defence and security sector.

Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech.