Overview
Join to apply for the Trade Compliance Administrator role at Leonardo. Based at our Edinburgh facility, you’ll be part of the UK Trade Compliance team ensuring the seamless import and export of advanced technologies across borders.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and submit accurate import and export customs instructions to freight agents and brokers in line with UK regulations and company policies.
* Liaise with internal teams to gather correct clearance information for international shipments.
* Instruct freight agents/brokers based on specific business needs and shipment requirements.
* Review customs clearance information to ensure adherence to Leonardo’s instructions.
* Monitor post-departure customs entries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve any anomalies.
* Notify relevant business units of clearance conditions or special requirements.
* Develop working knowledge of the UK’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS) to support future compliance processes.
* Compile and maintain accurate data packs for import/export transactions, ensuring they are audit-ready and stored according to company procedures.
* Support the preparation of compliance reports for submission to UK authorities, including Deferment Reports and Export Licence Transparency Reports.
* Assist with processing and reconciling invoices from Freight Forwarders to ensure billing accuracy and cost control.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
* A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to take initiative and support colleagues when needed.
* Team-oriented mindset, showing respect, empathy, and a collaborative approach to working with others.
* Confident using Microsoft Outlook to manage emails and calendars.
* Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel — able to create and update documents, reports, and presentations.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
* Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
* Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
* Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
* Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK.
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Location and Working Arrangements
Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type
Employee-Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Details
* Seniority level – Entry level
* Employment type – Full-time
* Job function – Management and Manufacturing
* Industries – Defense and Space Manufacturing; Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing; Computer and Network Security
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