Trade Compliance / Export Coordinator
Posted Today by Outsource UK
£34 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Rochester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Trade Compliance / Export Coordinator role at BAE Systems involves supporting import/export activities and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations within a secure environment. This 12-month contract position is based in Rochester and offers the opportunity to work closely with various internal and external stakeholders. The role requires attention to detail and knowledge of customs processes and export documentation. Candidates with experience in regulated industries will find this position particularly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support import/export activities in line with UK and international trade regulations
- Prepare and review export documentation (invoices, declarations, shipping paperwork)
- Assist with customs compliance, including tariff codes and shipment processing
- Work closely with internal teams, freight forwarders, and external suppliers
- Ensure adherence to export control regulations and internal compliance procedures
Key Skills:
- Experience in import/export, trade compliance, or logistics coordination
- Knowledge of customs processes, export documentation, and international shipping
- Understanding of Incoterms and cross-border shipments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a compliance-driven environment
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, defence, or regulated industries is beneficial
Salary (Rate): £33.61/hr
City: Rochester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Trade Compliance / Export Coordinator – BAE Systems – Contract (12 Months)
Rochester (4 days on-site - WFH Friday)
£25.05 PAYE / £33.61 Umbrella
12 Month Contract (potential extension)
I’m currently recruiting for a Trade Compliance / Export Coordinator to join BAE Systems on a 12-month contract based in Rochester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly regulated, secure environment, supporting the movement of controlled goods and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support import/export activities in line with UK and international trade regulations
- Prepare and review export documentation (invoices, declarations, shipping paperwork)
- Assist with customs compliance, including tariff codes and shipment processing
- Work closely with internal teams, freight forwarders, and external suppliers
- Ensure adherence to export control regulations and internal compliance procedures
Key Requirements:
- Experience in import/export, trade compliance, or logistics coordination
- Knowledge of customs processes, export documentation, and international shipping
- Understanding of Incoterms and cross-border shipments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a compliance-driven environment
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, defence, or regulated industries is beneficial
Why apply?
- Opportunity to work with BAE Systems, a leading defence organisation
- Long-term contract with potential for extension
- Competitive hourly rates
- Exposure to secure, large-scale engineering programmes
If you’re currently working in export coordination, customs, or trade compliance and open to a new contract, feel free to apply or message me directly.