Customs & International Trade Manager

Streamline Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Customs & International Trade Manager on behalf of a well-established professional services firm based in London. This role sits within a growing specialist advisory team and will play an important part in delivering customs and international trade support to a varied client base. The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading multiple client engagements, managing projects from start to finish, and supporting the development of junior team members. This is a delivery-focused role offering exposure to complex advisory work across customs, excise and evolving regulatory areas. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver a range of international trade and customs advisory projects, including areas such as tariff classification, rules of origin and customs valuation. * Conduct reviews of duty exposure and identify potential duty optimisation or recovery opportunities. * Provide guidance on customs special procedures and support applications for relevant customs authorisations and accreditations. * Assist clients during HMRC enquiries, compliance checks and voluntary disclosures. * Advise on excise-related requirements and associated approvals where applicable. * Provide support on emerging regulatory frameworks impacting cross‑border trade, including carbon-related reporting obligations. * Manage projects from initial scoping and planning through to delivery, implementation and ongoing support. * Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations throughout engagements. * Support the preparation of proposals, fee discussions and budgeting, while monitoring project performance and coordinating invoicing. * Review technical work, help prioritise workloads and provide guidance to junior team members. * Contribute to the development and use of trade and customs data analysis tools, collaborating with other specialist teams where required. * Stay up to date with developments in customs legislation and international trade regulations, identifying potential implications for clients. Skills & Experience * 5+ years’ experience in customs and international trade. * Strong technical knowledge across core customs disciplines. * Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. * Experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff. * Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, fees and client relationships. * Experience within consultancy or professional services would be advantageous. London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office) £60,000 – £70,000 Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30 If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply today