Head of Customs Compliance, Helicopters UK

Job Description

• Salary Range: £66,000- £90,000

• Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary
• range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring
• range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external
• market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance
• controls to protect internal equity.

• Your Impact

• Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Head of Customs Compliance, - Helicopters to work
• within its Trade Compliance Function to support the management and control of
• all aspects of UK Customs & UK Export Control .and Compliance.

• As a Head of Customs Compliance, Helicopters you will provide business support
• services including advice and guidance to Leonardo Helicopters functions to
• ensure the company remains compliant with Customs and Excise Management Act, UK
• Export Control laws, US Export Control laws and other relevant laws and
• regulations.

• Leonardo fully supports flexible/home working.  With a home base at our Leonardo
• UK’s Yeovil facility, and a requirement to be on site 3 days a week as a minimum
• the role will involve some UK travel and possibly international travel.

• Reporting to the Head of Customs Compliance UK, this role is responsible for the

following

• Executes central UK Customs Compliance strategy.
• Leads business partnering within the Helicopters division and heads the

operational steerco.

• Manage escalated queries from the customs function, manage HMRC discussions

at Unit (Helicopters) level and act as point of contact for new products and

contracts.

• Ensures customs activities adhere to UK customs regulations and internal

policies, identifying and mitigating specific risks within the division.

• Implements the customs compliance roadmap for the division, aligning with

overarching company objectives.

• Supports central customs audits and conducts internal checks to maintain

compliance standards.

• Delivers and facilitates customs training for relevant divisional

stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• The successful candidate will have good proven personal and interpersonal,
• organisational, time management and planning skills, as well as the ability to
• work within a multi- functional team. The ability to make independent decisions,
• demonstrating good problem solving, negotiating and influencing/mediating skills
• is essential, as are the drive and determination to achieve objectives.

The following skills and experience are required

• Educated to a degree level, or hold a professional qualification, and at

least 5 years’ demonstrable UK customs, licensing and audit experience

• An experienced practitioner with
• An in-depth and detailed knowledge of UK Customs and
• Knowledge of UK Export Control laws and regulations.
• Prior involvement in regulatory audits.
• Strong interpersonal/influencing skills to support decision-making based on

credible knowledge of Customs and International Trade.

• Presentation skills in order to deliver training
• Good all round computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you

might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good

attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK

Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of

Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may

apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security

Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please

visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

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Why join us

• At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a
• comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing,
• career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow
• professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help
• you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to

12 additional flexi-days each year.

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to

15% employer contribution.

• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial

advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity

(Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are

eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and

LinkedIn Learning.

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including

private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym

memberships and more.

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time

opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered

in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites

in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors

to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming

workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives

innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If

you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment

process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location

• GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

• Permanent

Hybrid Working

• Hybrid