Job Description:
The opportunity:


Leonardo’s UK Trade Compliance team provides Import / Export Control and Trade Compliance services across the UK business units and divisions which cover a diverse range of technically advanced products and services from airborne radar, targeting solutions, infrared detectors, camera systems, cyber- and physical- security solutions, through to the design manufacture and supply of rotary aircraft used for commercial, public utility, security and defence applications.
The Trade Compliance team currently a vacancy for a Trade Compliance Administrator to support the activities of the Import/Export located in our Edinburgh facility.


What you’ll do as a Trade Compliance Administrator:


Submission of Import and Export customs instructions to agents in accordance with UK customs regulations and company procedures to facilitate customs declarations, including:

• Liaising with business to ensure correct and accurate clearance instructions can be issued to agent/import broker
• Instructing freight agent/ broker in accordance with business requirements
• Checking clearance information provided by agent/broker to ensure Leonardo instructions have been followed
• Checking customs entries following goods departure and address anomalies (with reference to site Trade Compliance lead)
• Addressing any anomalies identified (with reference to site Trade Compliance lead)
• Notifying business of import clearance conditions
• Develop an understanding of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

General administration support to the site Import/Export Control team, including:

• Preparation of data packs relating to import and export transactions in readiness for internal and external audits, ensuring packs are recorded on company systems in accordance with company procedures
• Assisting with the preparation of reports for submission to UK authorities (such as Deferment reports and export licence transparency reports)
• Assisting with processing and reconciling Freight Forwarder invoices

What we need from you:


The successful candidates will ideally have previous experience of working for multiple customers which will require good prioritisation of workload to align to the customer requirements.
The successful candidates will be self-motivated and set high personal work standards. Working as part of a team, the candidates will demonstrate collaborative and supportive behaviours. The ability to build strong and trusted relationships to achieve objectives is required.
It is essential that the successful candidate will is proficient users of Microsoft Outlook and competent users of all Microsoft packages in particular Word, Power Point and Excel.


Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels


Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.


Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid