Location: Tamworth
Salary: Up to £55,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics
We are recruiting for an experienced Customs & Compliance Manager to join a well-established freight forwarder based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity for a customs professional with strong compliance knowledge to take ownership of customs processes, support operational teams, and ensure the business remains fully compliant with UK customs regulations.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in freight forwarding, customs procedures, audits, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to lead, advise, and improve internal processes.
The Role
As Customs & Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing customs compliance across the business, ensuring all import and export declarations, processes, and procedures meet current regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing customs compliance across import and export operations
Ensuring procedures are aligned with HMRC requirements and industry regulations
Supporting teams with customs queries, classifications, documentation, and process guidance
Reviewing and improving internal customs processes and controls
Monitoring compliance performance and identifying areas for improvement
Supporting audits, record keeping, and regulatory checks
Advising on customs procedures including CDS, commodity codes, origin, valuation, and incoterms
Liaising with HMRC, clients, carriers, and internal departments where required
Providing training and guidance to operational teams on customs compliance matters
Keeping up to date with changes in customs legislation and communicating updates internally
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous customs compliance experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain
Strong knowledge of UK import and export customs procedures
Experience working with HMRC requirements, CDS, customs documentation, and compliance processes
Good understanding of commodity codes, duty, VAT, origin, valuation, and incoterms
Previous experience in a supervisory, management, or senior compliance role
Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
Confident communication skills with the ability to advise internal teams and external stakeholders
A proactive approach to process improvement and risk management
Package
Salary up to £55,000
Hybrid working
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Bonus scheme
Opportunity to join a reputable freight forwarding business
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year