Head of Customs & Trade Compliance

Ref: BBBH: 126253

London

£90,000

• Permanent
• 1 Month Notice

About the candidate

Every business dealing with Trade and Customs compliance should have an expert like this candidate, but sadly there aren't many around. I'm working with this fantastic individual to bring them to market.

With a background at HMRC in Freight & Criminal Investigations followed by a career in the private sector including regulated environments and businesses dealing with restricted, non-restricted, and dual-use items, this Head of Trade & Customs Compliance is exceptional!

What makes them great?

• With an encyclopaedic knowledge of trade & customs provision gained through a career beginning with HMRC but moving into commercial businesses, including those where dual-use and restricted items were involved
• Personable and affable, this candidate is easily able to engage with stakeholders at all levels as well as external regulatory bodies
• Qualifications in; VAT in International Trade, ADR, and Security Management Systems

Areas of expertise

• Global awareness of export compliance law, OFAC and global sanctions
• Responsibility for ETSF and Bonded Warehouse compliance
• Subject matter expert for internal staff for all relevant import export law, restrictions, tariffs, duties and licenses
• Experience within the regulated Pharma industry with experience liaising with government regulatory bodies
• Responsibility for company audit and compliance including AEO compliance
• Expertise in Export Controls, Sanctions, Due Dilligence, KYC procedures and internal audits