During a time of exciting growth, we are recruiting for an Export Administrator to join our team at Dowty Propellers (a GE Aerospace company) onsite at our newly built manufacturing super-site in Brockworth, Gloucester. Dowty Propellers is responsible for designing, making, and maintaining cutting-edge propeller/fan blades that are essential on multiple civil and defence platforms, from hovercraft to civil jets and military transporters.
Reporting to the Trade Compliance Leader, the Export Compliance Auditor is primarily responsible for auditing Dowty's export paperwork, ensuring compliance with all Customs Exports C88s in line with HMRC regulations and GE's policies and procedures. You will lead and shape your specialist compliance function within a dynamic customs environment.
Overall Responsibilities
To execute export customs auditing for a busy customs team. You will develop our current export auditing processes, maintain, improve, and implement those procedures. Stay informed of regulatory changes and communicate guidance to the Customs Site Focal. Collaborate across GE sites to share best practices while maintaining compliance excellence. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies.
Daily Activities
* Verify and audit shipping documentation in line with HMRC requirements, report non-compliance errors to Dowty's Customs Leaders and HMRC, and work closely with Brokers to address issues.
* Chase outstanding Export C88s from Shippers/Brokers in the absence of the Shipping Team Focal.
* Responsible for record keeping, ensuring it is up-to-date, accurate, accessible, and audit-ready.
* Work with the Trade Compliance Leader and Senior Governance leaders to develop processes ensuring compliance with all country requirements.
* Implement changes and ensure adherence to export country compliance processes.
* Attend relevant training courses to maintain customs knowledge.
* Prepare and maintain reports on export audit activities.
* Monitor carrier performance through KPIs and report at team meetings.
* Lead daily team rhythms in the absence of the Customs Focal.
* Participate in internal and external customs audits.
* Perform administrative duties and customer service as needed.
* Support the shipping team when required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Bachelor's degree or UK Customs Academy qualifications are highly desirable.
* Experience in aerospace, defence import/export, or logistics is advantageous; experience in a manufacturing environment is also valued.
* Proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for auditing and process improvement.
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload independently.
* Basic calculation skills (VAT and duty).
* Strong communication skills, IT and spreadsheet proficiency, and attention to detail.
* Ability to work autonomously in a busy team environment and contribute to team development.
Flexible Working & Total Rewards
GE supports flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Our benefits include a non-contributory pension, life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover, and holiday entitlement of 26 days, with options to buy or sell.
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