Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Your Impact

Are you a Customs Compliance professional, with experience in UK customs, knowledge of UK import/export requirements and Customs special procedures and are looking for a new career path in an exciting and dynamic company that has so much to offer? If this sounds like you then keep reading.

Job Description

Your Impact

Are you a Customs Compliance professional, with experience in UK customs, knowledge of UK import/export requirements and Customs special procedures and are looking for a new career path in an exciting and dynamic company that has so much to offer? If this sounds like you then keep reading.

You will be part of a team, which provides a business support service, including advice and guidance, to Leonardo's Electronics and Cyber business operations and functions to ensure the business remains compliant with UK and other relevant trade control laws and regulations.

As a Customs Compliance Specialist you will

• Provide expert advice to project teams and stakeholders on customs compliance and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in line with HMRC, DBT, and internal requirements.
• Manage and maintain customs special procedures (e.g., IP, OP, TA, CW, AEO), ensuring they are updated and renewed as needed.
• Oversee Brokers customs clearances, ensuring timely and accurate HMRC declarations.
• Complete and submit all required customs reports, including bills of discharge.
• Conduct compliance checks across key systems (Internal systems, SAP, GTS, CAT 360), addressing any discrepancies.
• Analyse MSS data to support risk assessments and ensure effective use of customs regimes.
• Review third-party import/export activity to ensure alignment with Leonardo’s customs instructions.
• Manage re-export processes to ensure any financial liabilities are discharged correctly.
• Support the correct application of the Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) vs Deferment Account regime in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits related to UK customs.
• Advise on import strategies for company-owned, customer-owned, and repair materials.
• Ensure customs clearance instructions are provided to brokers in a timely manner.
• Monitor MRNs to confirm accuracy of imported goods and request amendments if needed.
• Generate internal reports and ensure compliance with all record-keeping regulations.
• Support performance reviews and KPI tracking for logistics/brokers/freight providers.
• Contribute to training initiatives for logistics partners to ensure process adherence.
  
  

• Experienced UK Customs practitioner with detailed knowledge of UK import and exports requirements
• Good knowledge of Customs Special Procedures including AEO
• Experience of Customs Valuation, Tariff Classification and Origin of goods
• Strong interpersonal/influencing skills to support decision-making based on credible knowledge of International Trade.
• Presentation skills in order to deliver training
• Meeting management skills
  
  

• 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• 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 & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Leonardo by 2x

Get notified about new Compliance Specialist jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Grangemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Cowdenbeath, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.