Trade Compliance Consultant

Job Title: Trade Compliance Consultant

Company: Hooper & Co International Trade Consultancy

Location: Nuneaton (relocating to Hinckley 2026)

Salary: £36,000 per year + quarterly performance bonus scheme

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

Specialist international trade consultancy established in 2014, advising UK businesses on import/export procedures, customs compliance, market development, logistics strategy, and regulatory requirements. We work with clients from ambitious SMEs to FTSE-listed companies across manufacturing, electronics, food, and industrial sectors. Our technical team delivers practical guidance on navigating international trade regulations and developing efficient supply chain strategies.

The Opportunity:

Transition from operational import/export work into strategic international trade consultancy. This role offers the opportunity to develop consultancy skills whilst building on your practical trade experience. You'll work with diverse clients on complex regulatory and logistics challenges, advising on everything from customs procedures to market entry strategies and supply chain optimisation.

You'll gain direct client exposure from early on, working across multiple sectors and industries with variety in your day-to-day work. The role combines client-facing advisory work with essential research, administrative support, and back-office tasks that underpin our consultancy delivery. You'll be very much part of a small team where everyone contributes to day-to-day operations.

What You'll Do:

• Support international trade compliance reviews and operational assessments for UK businesses
• Advise clients on import/export procedures, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct detailed research on regulations, tariff codes, and trade requirements
• Assist with market entry planning and international logistics strategy
• Respond to client queries on customs procedures, tariff classification, and valuation
• Contribute to export licensing assessments and trade compliance projects
• Prepare reports, proposals, and client documentation
• Handle administrative tasks and support team operations
• Maintain client files and compliance records
• Research regulatory changes affecting international trade
• Build direct client relationships under supervision
• Occasional travel with colleagues to client sites

What You'll Learn:

• Consultancy skills and client relationship management
• International trade compliance and advisory techniques
• Import/export procedures and customs regulations
• Market development and logistics strategy
• Tariff strategy and duty optimisation
• Regulatory compliance across multiple trade regimes
• Training delivery and presentation skills
• Direct mentorship from senior consultants

Requirements:

Essential:

• 3 years practical experience as import/export coordinator at a manufacturing/trading company OR operations role at freight forwarder/customs broker
• Working knowledge of UK import/export procedures and customs systems
• Understanding of international trade documentation, Incoterms, or logistics processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable with research and administrative responsibilities
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in UK (no sponsorship available)

Desirable:

• Exposure to export controls, trade compliance, or international regulations
• Experience with freight operations, logistics coordination, or supply chain management
• Client-facing or stakeholder management experience
• Understanding of trade agreements or preferential origin

We Offer:

Salary & Benefits:

• £36,000 per annum
• Employer pension contribution
• Quarterly performance bonus scheme
• Professional, modern office environment

Development:

• Structured development plan
• Exposure to diverse sectors and complex trade challenges
• Direct access to senior team for mentoring

Work Environment:

• Variety of clients and technical challenges
• Flexible working arrangements
• Collaborative team environment
• Focus on technical development and client delivery

Location & Timing:

Currently office-based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire (CV11). We're relocating to modern premises in Hinckley in miles from Nuneaton, accessible from M6/A5 corridor).

Start date: January 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)

To Apply:

Please submit your CV with a brief cover note explaining:

• Your current role and import/export experience
• Why you're interested in moving into international trade consultancy
• What areas of trade and logistics interest you most

We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact suitable candidates within one week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Performance bonus

Experience:

• Import/export operations or trade coordination: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person