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Escape
Export Team Leader
United Kingdom
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Escape
- Closes
- 16 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Escape Recruitment is working with a global manufacturing business to recruit an Export Team Leader to support a site with ambitious growth plans.
This is a role you will be responsible for, moving products globally, leading a team, export compliance and customer delivery and helping shape how export operations scale as the business grows.
Responsibilities of the role:
Leading and developing a team of Customer Service and Export CoordinatorsManaging day–to–day global customer and export operationsOwning customs compliance and export documentation across global marketsWorking directly with customs authorities and border agenciesManaging freight forwarder relationships and performanceSupporting pricing queries, currency considerations and ERP pricing dataSupporting global customer contracts using export and trade knowledgeDriving process improvements across export and customer operationsActing as site contact for trade compliance and export control proceduresSupporting trade finance activity, including Letters of Credit and export finance terms Knowledge and experience required for the role:
Solid export / international logistics experience (manufacturing ideal)Strong understanding of global export legislation and customs complianceProven experience in leading and developing successful teamsExperience working with ERP systems (M3 highly desirable)Strong numerical skillsCommercial awareness and confidence in making decisionsContinuous improvement mindset Benefits
Early Friday FinishHybrid working (on completion of training)Guaranteed Christmas bonus7% employer pension contributionDeath in ServiceCritical Illness Cover Discounts and flexible benefits platformIf you want a role where your export knowledge actually matters and you can lead, improve and influence how things are done, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Ad ID: 5417871296
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