Import & Export Advisor

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Import and Export Advisor. The role sits within the Import Export Hub which supports University of Cambridge Departments to follow best practice with international movements of physical goods, improving import & export compliance, managing tax liabilities, and assisting with customs clearance instructions.

You will work closely with the University Tax team, as well as collaborating with the Health & Safety office and the Research Safety Office (RSO), the Import Export Hub brings together specialist expertise to help Departments navigate the complexities that comes with importing goods. 

The Role

This role provides technical advice and practical support on complex import & export issues to colleagues across the University so that the University can comply with its import & export obligations.

This role directly supports the Import & Export Manager in achieving compliance and funding maximisation.

You will act as a primary contact for global colleagues, freight forwarders, customs agents, and suppliers, providing support in all matters relating to end-to-end operational activities of Customs import/export compliance including but not limited to:

• Providing support and guidance to Departments to ensure consistent, appropriate and widest use of import reliefs and customs procedures

• Conducting Customs import and export clearance activities

• Collecting, auditing, and remediating technical Customs documentation and HMRC data. Where necessary, work with the customs agents to correct errors

• Developing relationships with customs agents, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and internal stakeholders

Your Skills

• Relevant degree level qualification or a professional customs related qualification would be beneficial. 

• Proficiency in imports/export procedures, tariffs, and classifications is essential

• Experience in liaising with government authorities and customs agencies

• Awareness of UK export control requirements and sanction restrictions

 Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

• Defined benefits pension schemes

• Flexible working options

• Career development opportunities

• Support for health & mental wellbeing

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the apply button above.

This role is full-time, permanent.

Some travel to similar sites may be required, estimated to be 5% of the time.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Rhianna Yau, Import & Export Manager at Rhianna.yau@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th August 2024.

The interview date for the role is planned for Wednesday 21st August 2024.

Please quote reference AG42496 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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