Customs Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and meticulous Customs Manager to lead customs operations within a specialist logistics organisation serving the fine art and cultural sector. This is a senior, hands-on management role, responsible for overseeing the entire customs lifecycle across road, sea, and air movements, ensuring compliance with international trade and cultural property regulations. You’ll manage and develop a small team of two Entry Clerks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to all procedures. While fine art logistics experience is a strong advantage, it’s not essential — we welcome applications from candidates with robust customs management backgrounds who are eager to expand into this specialist niche. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all customs activities for road, air, and sea shipments. Ensure compliant execution of import entries (permanent, temporary, and relief). Manage the discharge (acquittal) of T-forms to prevent penalties. Maintain full compliance with international trade and cultural property regulations. Keep up-to-date with changes in customs laws, tariffs, and trade agreements. Mentor and manage a small team, fostering operational excellence. Oversee Temporary Admission (TA) procedures, ensuring deadlines and record accuracy. Manage bonded warehouse compliance and customs audit readiness. Serve as the key contact for all external customs audits. Essential Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in customs management. Strong working knowledge of import/export customs regimes, valuation, classification (HS Codes), and NCTS. Experience managing or mentoring team members. Proficiency in Temporary Admission (TA) and Customs Warehousing procedures. Fine art or cultural logistics background preferred but not essential. What’s on Offer Competitive salary of £50,000 – £65,000, depending on experience. Leadership role within a small, highly skilled team. Opportunity to develop expertise in fine art and cultural logistics. A dynamic, respected environment offering professional growth and responsibility.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025