Customs jobs in United Kingdom

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

You will be responsible for managing all trade compliance matters for the UK business, including export controls and customs management, ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Provides expertise to support product and business development for competitive export growth.

• Accountable for management of all general trade compliance matters for the UK business.
• Accountable for ensuring all trade (export and import) policies and procedures for the UK business.
• Main contact for regular communication to UK export and customs authorities e.g. HMRC, ECJU & UK MOD.
• Accountability for the management of all licence applications (via SPIRE & LITE. Approving documentation, MODF680 & MODF1686 applications).
• Development and maintain systems used in the process of UK business import and export data activities. Accountable for ensuring all data are up to date and compliant with UK regulations.
• Create, maintain and update documentation created for, and available to, the UK Order Management team.
• Remain up to date with changes to UK and international regulatory requirements and ensuring changes are reflected in UK business processes.
• Ownership of the UK business compliance improvement programme.
• Provide trade management expertise to attend Program and Business Opportunity Reviews (bids/tenders).
• UK business responsibility for preparing, planning and potentially delivering key stakeholder training on general export compliance and customs regulations.
• Management of internal/external Audits on processes. Management of Government Audit Visits. Management of Travel and Visits Request Forms. Support audit related requirements as needed.
• Ensure Compliance for US ITAR products manufactured on site and related license requirements such as MLA/TAA.
• Applying for US re-export licenses where required via BIS SNAP-R system.
• Give trade management guidance to UK business General Management on export control and customs matters.
• Work in collaboration with EMEA regional and global team to ensure harmonized best practice export control and customs management.
• Main point of contact for members of Smiths Group’s International Trade Compliance for all export control and customs matters.
• Accountability for export classification and HTS classification determinations for current and future products and technology
• Represent the trade compliance function in the ISECB forum (Information Security and Export Control Board).
• Responsible for annual licence reporting to ECJU.

• Highly Knowledgeable in UK Government Export regulations
• Knowledge of US regulations e.g. ITAR and EAR
• Working knowledge of SAP and specifically of GTS system
• Self-motivation and able to assume responsibility and work on own initiative.
• Analytical and thorough approach to problem solving.
• Flexibility to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines; excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experienced and confident in dealing with staff at all levels, able to develop good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world‑leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Supply Chain and Legal

Security and Investigations, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing