The Opportunity - Compliance Officer
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About the Role
As a Compliance Officer at JCB, you will play a critical role in ensuring the company adheres to all UK and EU customs laws and regulations. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing compliance procedures, conducting audits, and managing import/export documentation and classification. Working closely with customs brokers and internal departments, you’ll help facilitate the smooth and timely clearance of goods while ensuring accurate valuation and tariff classification. This role demands a proactive approach to monitoring regulatory changes and adjusting internal processes accordingly, making it ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of international trade compliance.
What does this role involve day to day?
1. Ensure compliance with all customs laws, regulations, and policies
2. Develop and implement customs compliance procedures and policies
3. Train employees on customs compliance policies and procedures
4. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
5. Secure proper import and export documentation and classification
6. Work with customs brokers to ensure smooth and timely clearance of goods
7. Ensure proper valuation and tariff classification of imported and exported products
8. Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve customs-related issues
9. Respond to inquiries and participate in customs-related investigations
10. Continuously monitor changes and updates to UK & EU customs regulations (where JCB Service is the Importer/Exporter of Record) and adjust procedures accordingly
This Will Be Suited to You If...
11. You are proficient in problem solving, team coordination, and risk assessment
12. You have a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask effectively
13. You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
14. You can collaborate confidently with internal departments such as logistics, finance, and legal, as well as external providers like freight forwarders and customs brokers
15. You hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as International Business, Logistics, or Customs Brokering
16. You have a strong working knowledge of customs regulations and procedures
17. You can demonstrates excellent communication and negotiation skills
18. You are capable of managing complex and time-sensitive projects with precision
19. You are committed to ensuring JCB Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations related to importing and exporting goods
20. You can manage relationships with government agencies and customs brokers
What Happens Next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial Teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process, but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@.
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@, and a member of the team will be in touch.
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