Trade and Customs Specialist (SPS)

Academy Trade and Customs Specialist: SPS

(Sanitary & Phytosanitary Focus)

 

POSITION:      Academy Trade and Customs Specialist
EMPLOYER:    The Chartered  Institute of Export & International Trade
POSITION STATUS: Permanent/Full Time
REPORTS TO: Academy Training Manager
NO. OF DIRECT REPORTS: 0

SALARY:            £47,000 - £53,000 depending on experience

SALARY BAND: D (Trade & Export)
LOCATION:     Home Based

 

Job Description

You’re a Sanitary & Phytosanitary Specialist (SPS) with a deep passion, innovative ideas, and the drive to advance your career in a forward-thinking organisation. It sounds like you should be speaking to us.

The Chartered  Institute of Export & International Trade is the leading UK membership body for those working in exporting and importing. These are exciting times in international trade, and we’re seeing sustained growth in the demand for our services – as a result, our team needs to grow too.

 

Next Level:

This is an unmissable opportunity for someone looking to move their career to the next level. You’ll bring your existing skills to bear while being encouraged and supported to develop new ones.

And even better, at the Chartered  Institute you’ll do this at an ambitious and growing organisation alongside a group of talented, expert, and friendly colleagues.

 

Responsibilities:

The main function of this job is to represent the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade (Chartered  IOE&IT) Academy in the provision of training, advisory services, and educational services, with a primary focus on Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) disciplines. The role will also encompass various international trade and customs topics.

The successful candidate needs to be confident providing training, customs advice, and tutoring both face-to-face and virtually, specifically in SPS and other International Trade related areas.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Training Development: Create and update learning content, ensuring materials are current, engaging, and professionally delivered.
• Advisory Services: Provide expert advice to clients on, compliance, and best practices within their required field
• Public Speaking: Represent Chartered IOE&IT at industry events, forums, and public engagements, sharing expertise.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a Regional and Local Champion, engaging with stakeholders and identifying opportunities to support and grow the Institute’s membership and learning base in SPS.
• Content Contribution: Support the development of content for the website, publications, and member platforms, with a focus on SPS and many other trade-related activities.
• Industry Representation: Participate in government forums and working groups, including those led by HMRC and the Cabinet Office, representing Chartered IOE&IT
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with changes to regulations, trade policies, and procedures both in the UK and internationally.
• Ambassadorial Role: Uphold the values and integrity of Chartered IOE&IT through professional conduct and performance.

 

About You:

• Experience: Minimum 7 years’ experience in Customs and Trade, with a strong emphasis on SPS.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Customs regulations, compliance, and international trade.
• Skills: Strong presentation, communication, and content development skills. Proven track record of delivering training and consulting on all areas of International Trade
• Innovation: Ability to innovate and take initiative in developing and delivering training programs.
• Connectivity: Must have strong internet access at home.

 

Desired Skills and Experience:

We are particularly keen to speak to candidates with expertise in the following areas:

• Sanitary and phytosanitary products
• Trade in services
• E-commerce
• Pharmaceutical/medical
• Clean energy
• VAT
• Sustainability in international trade
• Digitalisation in international trade
• Desirable:
• Professional qualification in customs and trade.
• Proven experience in tutoring or teaching students.

 

BENEFITS: 

• 5 hours per week including 4pm Friday finish
• 25 days annual leave and day off for your birthday too
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private healthcare including Optician/Dental costs
• Life Assurance (Salary x4)
• Personalised training
• A range of discounts for shopping, holidays, and cinema attendance
• Free breakfast in Peterborough
• 2 days volunteering a year

 

ABOUT  US:

The Institute is the leading association of exporters and importers, providing education and training to professionalise the UK’s international traders.

Based in Peterborough and London, the Chartered IOE&IT is fast-growing as demand for our digital training and education products grows after the UK’s transition from the EU.

As a partner with UK government, we deliver national and international programmes, acting as champions for the UK, and establishing UK processes and standards globally.

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: 

Life would be boring if we were all the same! -The Chartered  IOE&IT is a company with a charitable status that believes in diversity and inclusion, as shown in the hiring and progression of our team members. The Chartered IOE&IT’s workforce is truly diverse – in age, nationality, gender and location.

With a passion for nurturing, supporting, and including all team members – no matter who you are – we celebrate identity. We are proud of who we are and where we come from. 

As an Investors in People accredited organisation, we care about and prioritise all of our team members daily. We ensure to engage with and listen to everyone.

Our Disability Confident and Mindful Employer accreditations express our commitment to the specialist needs and mental health of Chartered IOE&IT team members. 

Having family-friendly policies allows our employees to partake in a flexible work environment so they can take care of children and loved ones.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

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