Customs Licenses and Authorizations Expert in Feltham

As a Customs Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. Your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. This position is for a National role, you can be based all over the UK willing to reach one of our offices.

The Customs Compliance Manager (Government & Defence) is a strategic compliance leader responsible for ensuring Kuehne+Nagel Government & Defence operations meet the highest standards of customs and trade compliance. Working across bids, customer solutions, operational implementation, audits and training, this role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, customers and operational teams. The position plays a critical role in protecting the business, supporting customer growth and strengthening Kuehne+Nagel's reputation as a trusted logistics partner within the defence and government sector.

How you create impact

• Provide expert guidance on customs compliance, export controls, sanctions and trade regulations.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Government & Defence trade compliance matters.
• Support commercial bids and new business opportunities by providing compliance expertise during solution design and implementation.
• Partner with customers to develop compliant and efficient international trade solutions.
• Develop and lead self-assessment and audit programmes.
• Identify risks, drive corrective actions and promote continuous improvement.
• Design and deliver compliance training programmes.
• Build compliance awareness across operational and commercial teams.
• Lead compliance projects and process improvements.

What we would like you to bring

• Extensive experience in customs and trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of export controls, customs regulations, sanctions and trade compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting highly regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Desirable: Defence or Government sector experience.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR and UK Strategic Export Controls.

SECURITY VETTING REQUIRED: This position requires enhanced security clearance checks and by applying for this role you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation.

What's in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance program providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.

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