Compliance Manager

Ref: AS8002736

Uxbridge, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Import Export Compliance
• UK Customs Regulations
• Trade Compliance Leadership

About the candidate

A capable compliance and logistics professional with strong experience across import/export operations, UK customs regulations and international trade controls. They have worked in complex environments including defence technology, manufacturing and regional supply chain operations, bringing a practical understanding of regulated goods, licensing, freight coordination and customs documentation.

They are particularly strong at improving compliance processes, engaging with internal teams and external logistics partners, and building clear training programmes that reduce risk. Now seeking a permanent Compliance Manager role, they are available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Proven compliance improvement: Developed and delivered compliance training that helped reduce audit findings by around 20% over two years.
• Strong regulated-sector background: Has managed export control processes for military-grade technology, supporting accurate declarations and robust licensing procedures.
• Operationally focused: Combines compliance knowledge with hands-on logistics experience, helping streamline workflows, reduce processing times and improve delivery reliability.

Areas of expertise

• Import and export compliance: Experienced in managing customs requirements, export controls, licensing, record keeping and international trade procedures.
• Risk and audit management: Confident identifying compliance gaps, strengthening controls and supporting audit readiness across logistics operations.
• Stakeholder engagement: Builds effective relationships with internal teams, freight forwarders, customs brokers and regulatory contacts to keep goods moving compliantly.