Customs & Excise Lead - London - Hybrid working (3 days a week)

A leading global organisation is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Customs & Excise Lead to oversee compliance and governance across key territories, with a primary focus on the UK and Ireland. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to shape policy, influence strategy, and manage risk across a diverse operational footprint.

About the Role

This position blends deep technical expertise with regional leadership. You will be responsible for maintaining a robust framework for customs and excise compliance, while driving strategic alignment and risk management across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Develop and sustain a comprehensive framework of customs and excise policies, controls, and procedures across the organisation.
Maintain a detailed understanding of business processes that are sensitive to customs and excise regulations.
Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments, including rulings and publications from:
World Customs Organisation (WCO)
World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Leading consultancies and national tax authorities

Regional Oversight

Lead customs and excise matters across the UK and Ireland, including legacy markets with ongoing tax obligations.
Oversee compliance across all operational areas—manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, retail, R&D, and more.
Collaborate with senior tax leadership to implement strategic plans aligned with group-wide tax and excise policies.
Support the assessment and deployment of technology solutions, including ERP systems, to enhance compliance and reporting.
Act as the primary point of contact for customs and excise risk management in the UK.

What We’re Looking For

Significant experience in customs and excise, ideally within a multinational or complex regulatory environment.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse business functions and geographies.
Familiarity with global trade and tax frameworks is highly desirable.

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