Senior Export Administrator

Job title - Senior Export Administrator

Salary – £35,000 to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours of work – Full time, permanent – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Location – Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Do you thrive on taking ownership and making processes better? This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Export Administrator to join a small, collaborative team where your input genuinely counts. You ll play a key role in ensuring the accurate, efficient administration of international shipments, while continuously looking for ways to improve performance and support the business s growth.

If you enjoy variety, take pride in getting the details right, and want a role where you can really make your mark, this could be the perfect fit.

• Managing the end-to-end export administration process, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant
• Delivering exceptional customer service to international customers and distributors, managing inbound and outbound communications
• Preparing and processing export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and shipping documents
• Coordinating with freight forwarders, carriers, customers and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries
• Ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and export procedures
• Applying and interpreting Incoterms accurately when processing customer orders and shipments
• Monitoring export activities and resolving shipping or documentation issues efficiently
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and enhance service levels
• Supporting colleagues across the business and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• Undertaking any other reasonable tasks as requested by senior management, approached with enthusiasm and a proactive attitude

• A minimum of 3–5 years  experience in an export administration role
• A strong understanding of Incoterms and international export documentation
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to identify improvements and drive better performance
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work successfully within a small team
• A positive, "can-do" attitude with a willingness to support others and take ownership of responsibilities

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day for every 2 years of service, up to 30 days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Share incentive plan
• Discounted products
• Death in service benefit
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Social club