Group Trade Compliance

Group Trade Compliance & Quality Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Trade Compliance & Quality Manager to join a global logistics organisation operating within a highly regulated, fast-paced environment.

This is a key group-level role supporting international operations to ensure a consistent, compliant, and high-quality approach across all regions. You will play a vital part in maintaining industry certifications, strengthening compliance frameworks, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

The role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to ambitious global growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Compliance

• Support global teams to meet all local and international trade compliance regulations
• Liaise with regulatory bodies across multiple regions
• Assist with oversight of:
  • Import/export customs processes
  • Audits (internal and external)
  • Denied party screening and KYC processes
  • Export controls, licences, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver and support training on compliance topics such as Incoterms, commodity codes, and dangerous goods
• Assist with expansion into new industry sectors

Quality & Auditing

• Support the maintenance and development of the Quality Management System (ISO 9001 / EN 9120)
• Assist with internal and external audits, including customer and accreditation audits
• Ensure consistent documentation of policies and procedures

Risk & Business Continuity

• Support identification, assessment, and mitigation of business risks
• Assist in developing and maintaining business continuity and crisis management plans

Process Improvement

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Analyse performance data and present insights to senior management
• Support process optimisation and scalability initiatives

Culture & Training

• Promote a strong compliance and quality-focused culture
• Support internal training initiatives with a customer-first mindset

Health & Safety

• Provide support on health and safety activities to ensure compliance with regulations

About You

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment, ideally within logistics or air freight
• Experience in trade compliance, auditing, or regulatory environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels