Customs & Excise Lead

Customs & Excise Lead - London - up to £120,000

A leading global organisation is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Customs & Excise Lead to oversee compliance and governance across key territories, with a primary focus on the UK and Ireland. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape policy, influence strategy, and manage risk across a diverse operational footprint.

Role Overview

This position blends deep technical expertise with regional leadership. You will be responsible for maintaining a robust framework for customs and excise compliance, while driving strategic alignment and risk management across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Develop and maintain comprehensive customs and excise policies, controls, and procedures.
• Ensure a detailed understanding of business processes affected by customs and excise regulations.
• Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments, including rulings and publications from:

• World Customs Organisation (WCO)
• World Trade Organisation (WTO)
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• National tax authorities and leading consultancies

Regional Oversight

• Lead customs and excise matters across the UK and Ireland, including legacy markets.
• Oversee compliance across all operational areas-manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, retail, R&D, and more.
• Collaborate with senior tax leadership to implement strategic plans aligned with group-wide policies.
• Support the assessment and deployment of technology solutions, including ERP systems, to enhance compliance and reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customs and excise risk management in the UK.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in customs and excise, ideally within a multinational or complex regulatory environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse business functions and geographies.
• Familiarity with global trade and tax frameworks is highly desirable.

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