The Opportunity

A global logistics business is seeking a Group Trade Compliance & Quality Manager to support and strengthen compliance, quality, and operational standards across its international network.

This is a group-level role with exposure across multiple regions, focused on ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining quality accreditations, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Compliance

Support global teams to meet all local and international trade regulations
Oversee key compliance areas including customs entries, audits, denied party screening, KYC, and export controls
Liaise with regulatory bodies across multiple regions
Deliver training across compliance topics (Incoterms, ITAR, export licences, dangerous goods, customs schemes)

Quality & Auditing

Support the ongoing development and deployment of the QMS (ISO 9001 / EN 9120)
Assist with internal and external audits, including accreditation and customer audits
Maintain documentation, policies, and procedures

Risk & Business Continuity

Support regional teams in identifying and managing operational risks
Assist in developing and maintaining business continuity plans
Contribute to crisis management and emergency response processes

Process Improvement & Culture

Drive a culture where compliance and quality are embedded across all operations
Identify process improvements and support implementation of best practices
Communicate performance insights to senior leadership
Support operational efficiency and scalability initiatives

Additional Areas

Support Corrective Action Report (CAR) processes and KPI tracking
Assist with ad-hoc health & safety requirements
Occasional travel to global offices and customer sites

What You’ll Need

Experience within logistics, freight, or supply chain (ideally air freight)
Background in trade compliance, audit, or quality environments
Strong stakeholder management across multiple levels
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
High level of organisation and attention to detail
Confident communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
Strong IT skills (Excel, reporting, presentations)

Desirable:

Lead Auditor qualification
Experience with ISO 9001 / EN 9120 environments

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary
Pension, private healthcare, and life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
On-site parking
Ongoing training and development

Why This Role

This is a high-impact position with visibility across a global operation. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the business as it continues to scale.

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