Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst to join a global healthcare organisation on a contract basis, supporting international trade operations across the UK and Ireland. This role plays a key part in ensuring import/export activities remain fully compliant with international customs and government regulations.

Working within a wider EMEA trade compliance function, this position offers significant flexibility and the chance to contribute to the development and implementation of a global trade compliance programme. The contract holder will work cross-functionally and internationally, providing expertise in a highly regulated environment where attention to detail and proactive risk management are critical.

Your role as Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst

• Oversee customs compliance for UK and Irish import/export activity, ensuring adherence to international trade and government regulations

• Support operational teams and customs brokers in resolving clearance issues, particularly around post-Brexit processes

• Identify customs-related risks and implement mitigation plans to reduce duty exposure

• Sustain local Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification requirements

• Manage responses to official government requests and support on customs audits and inspections

• Standardise and document customs procedures, internal controls, and compliance processes across the region

Experience and qualifications for the Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst role

• Solid knowledge of customs and trade compliance regulations, including tariff classification, origin, and valuation

• Experience working on UK and Irish customs processes, including relevant platforms (e.g., CHIEF, TSS, ROS) and authorisations (e.g., EIDR, SDP)

• Proven background in managing customs brokers and control towers

• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems (ideally JD Edwards)

• Self-sufficient, with the ability to manage a varied workload and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams

• Professional fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

To express interest in this contract opportunity, apply now for immediate consideration. If your background aligns but this isn't quite the right fit, reach out to explore other trade compliance roles currently available in the life sciences sector.