Customs Risk & Audit Manager

Who we are?

Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years.

The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France, Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE.

We are looking for

A skilled Customs Risk & Audit Manager to oversee compliance with customs regulations and manage associated risks. You will be responsible for identifying and assessing risks in customs operations, conducting thorough audits and inspections, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring the integrity of customs processes. This role plays a key role in preventing fraud and non-compliance while safeguarding operational standards

What You Will Be Doing

• Documentation Mastery: Keep all customs-related procedures well-documented and up to date.
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor adherence to agreed procedures through a structured internal audit program.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Investigate and report non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Risk Management: Identify, report, and manage all customs-related risk areas effectively.
• Leadership Role: Lead and manage internal audit teams across the group to ensure excellence.
• Systems Optimization: Collaborate with IT to maintain robust, efficient, and compliant systems.
• Knowledge Sharing: Communicate customs matters across the group to uphold high standards and awareness.
• Training Initiatives: Organise relevant training sessions to enhance customs expertise.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external parties on customs matters as needed.
• Flexibility: Undertake additional duties aligned with the role as assigned by the line manager.
  
  

Our Ideal Person

• Customs Compliance background with a deep understanding of customs regulations, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously document processes, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy.
• Able to uphold high ethical standards, especially in compliance and risk management.
• Confidently anticipates risks and addresses them before they escalate.
• Strong Leadership and can lead teams effectively, fostering collaboration, and driving results.
• Resilience and stays focused and calm under pressure, adapting to changing regulations and challenges.
• Excellent Communicator, clear and confident in both verbal and written communication, with the ability to translate complex customs matters into understandable terms.
• Works seamlessly across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Proficient with customs-related IT systems and tools to ensure compliance and optimisation.
• Competent in designing and delivering training sessions on customs matters.
• Regulatory Knowledge and up to date with evolving customs laws and regulations.
• Expertise in maintaining organised, accurate, and accessible records for audits and compliance.
  
  

What can we offer in return?

• Competitive package
• Convenient Onsite Amenities: Free car parking and an onsite canteen for your convenience.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Benefits portal: where you access a wide range of exclusive discounts, company benefits, wellbeing resources and much more.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness.
• Referral Rewards: Earn up to £1000 by referring a friend to join our team.
• Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards
  
  

Europa Worldwide Group do not accept agency CV submissions unless specifically requested/ engaged with the role by the Internal Recruitment Team. Please do not submit speculative CV’S to our Recruiters, Employees, Hiring Managers, or any branches/locations directly. Europa will not be responsible for any fees related to CV’s received in this unsolicited manner.

Please note – if you submit your CV, you are giving Europa Worldwide Group Ltd, and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data. All applications will be dealt with according to General Data Protection Regulations. Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to all applications, therefore if you do not hear from our recruitment team within 5 working days of your application, unfortunately we will not be progressing any further at this stage. However, we will keep your details on file for future suitable roles. If you prefer us not to keep your details, please let us know by contacting [email protected]