Duty & Compliance Regulatory Lead

Duty & Regulatory Compliance Lead
Manchester | Full Time, Permanent
Working Schedule: Monday-Friday, Office Hours
£50,000-£60,000 per Annum + Benefits

A rapidly growing regulated consumer goods business is seeking a Duty & Regulatory Compliance Lead to take ownership of its excise duty and product compliance obligations. This newly created role will ensure the company is fully prepared for upcoming regulatory changes and compliant with all excise, customs, and product safety requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing internal systems, maintaining accurate audit-ready records, and working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, finance, and external authorities to manage risk and ensure seamless regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Register the business and products with HMRC for applicable excise regimes
• Implement excise payment or duty suspension systems, such as bonded warehousing
• Manage the application, tracking, and control of HMRC-issued duty stamps or equivalents
• Maintain comprehensive records of product movements, stock levels, and duty liabilities
• Submit excise returns and support ongoing compliance reporting
• Ensure products meet all applicable safety, emissions, and technical standards
• Oversee packaging and hardware compliance with environmental and consumer safety regulations (e.g., RoHS, WEEE, UKCA)
• Collaborate with warehouse, sales, and procurement teams to ensure compliant supply chain operations
• Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, Trading Standards, and other regulatory bodies
• Monitor legal and policy changes, and adapt internal processes proactively

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in excise duty compliance, ideally within a regulated industry
  Strong understanding of UK excise regimes and HMRC processes (including EMCS and bonded warehousing)
• Experience with customs, import classification (HS codes), and border compliance
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for product safety, technical testing, and environmental standards
• Ability to develop SOPs, internal registers, and audit-ready documentation
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with external authorities
• Industry backgrounds may include tobacco, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, or regulated FMCG

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