Customs Compliance Executive (6-month Contract) - Global Luxury Fashion Brand - West London
We are currently recruiting for a leading fashion manufacturer, whose brands are recognised around the world. As a company they turnover £100 million in the UK, have offices in a number of countries and employ around 2,000 people. This is working within a fast paced, glamourous industry where they are looking for someone in their customs compliance team to makes sure that every origin and preferential duty claim made in the EU and UK is valid and ready for audit.
Role:
You will be responsible for:
- Request, review, validate and renew Long-Term Supplier Declarations (LTSDs) from suppliers; maintain a tracker and manage expiry dates.
- Support customs data and import/export operations, and acts as back-up across the EU/UK customs functions.
- Issue and check preferential origin statements from vendors, making sure claims meet the relevant rules of origin (e.g. EU-UK TCA and other EU/UK trade agreements).
- Collect and check non-preferential certificates of origin (COO) from vendors.
- Support EU/UK import and export declarations with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
- Ad hoc projects and research on customs matters, including onboarding new brands and markets.
Candidate:
- Experience in customs or trade compliance.
- Good knowledge of EU and UK customs rules, in particular rules of origin, preferential trade agreements and supplier declarations (LTSDs).
- Working knowledge of tariff classification (EU / UK Tariff) and of import/export procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and an organized approach to tracking documents and deadlines.
- Confident working with suppliers, brokers and internal teams; able to explain customs requirements clearly.
- Must be organised, self-motivated and strong attention to detail
Package:
- Basic Salary up to £35,000
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
- Brand discounts
- Plus, a number of corporate benefits
- Flexible working - 1 day a week from home
This is an initial 6-month contract but a great chance to join a global, fast paced business.
Customs Specialist employer: Harbourne Associates
Join a globally recognised fashion manufacturer in London, where innovation meets style in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. As a Strategy Manager, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering opportunities to lead planning capabilities while enjoying perks like private healthcare, generous holiday allowances, and flexible working arrangements. With a focus on collaboration across teams, this role not only drives commercial success but also allows you to thrive in a vibrant industry with discounts on all brands.
