Customs Compliance Coordinator

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
Due to the nature of Formula 1 operations, you may be required to work some weekends and outside standard hours when business demands require it.

Responsible for ensuring full compliance with customs regulations and procedures, while facilitating the efficient and timely movement of goods across international borders to ensure a smooth global operations and minimize delays in our supply chain.  

Main Duties: 

• Manage all customs operations, including reviewing export and import documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with UK and international customs regulations 

• Prepare and review import/export documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

• Monitor and audit customs entries and declarations to identify and correct discrepancies 

• Where required record and resolve entry errors with customs agents or HMRC ensuring outstanding duties and VAT is accounted for or overpayments reclaimed 

• Maintain accurate records for all customs transactions, ensuring the required documentation is retained and internal freight registers are updated  

• Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies to resolve issues and ensure timely clearance of shipments. 

• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on customs procedures and best practices. 

• Assign and maintain an up-to-date register of HS tariff codes 

• Assist with the compliance of the Businesses customs authorisations, inward processing, outward processing, temporary admissions, customs warehousing 

• Support internal audits and risk assessments related to customs compliance. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade regulations and customs requirements 

• Assist in maintaining the Known Consignor Security programme and ongoing compliance checks  

Key Accountabilities:  

Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:  

• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same. 

• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations. 

• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department. 

• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation. 

• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. 

• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements. 

Core Competencies: 

• Proven experience in customs compliance, international trade, or logistics. 

• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, import/export procedures, and trade compliance standards. 

• Familiarity with customs documentation 

• Strong planning and organisational skills 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong communication skills 

For almost 50 years, Atlassian Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.  

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid. 

Qualifications and Experience Level: 

• At least 2 years’ experience in International Customs 

• Experience in motorsport  

• Holder of Forklift Licence (Preferred not essential) 

• IATA Dangerous Goods (Preferred not essential) 

• Known Consignor level 11 

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.