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 proactivelyExperience & 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 FMCGLooking to recruit a similar role?
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