National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Import & Export Manager

Oxford Instruments
Bristol
11 months ago
Applications closed

We are excited to announce a fantastic new opportunity for an experiencedImport and Export Manager on a permanent basis in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of export and shipping and serve as the primary point of contact for exporting goods outside of the UK. Your tasks will include reviewing customer contracts, ensuring that all relevant documents are received, and validating them.

Key Responsibilities:

Review the shipping aspect of orders and manage/request all related paperwork, including Letters of Credit (LCs) and all Export Documentation. Support and train direct reports in the export procedures to ensure the business complies with current legislation. Add/ maintain all shipping information within the System Information Database and Folder (SID). Prepare all shipping documents (commercial invoices, EUR1, ATR1 & Certificate of Origin) to enable us to ship the system as per the customer’s requirement date. Prepare the bank presentation documents (Packing List, Drafts, AWB & others) required from the customers' LC and send them off for collection. Work with our customers and our own Freight Forwarder to plan the delivery of the goods in a timely fashion. Ensure our forwarders are managed and reviewed to ensure we are always getting the best service at the most cost-effective rate. Work as business internal reference for the update and revision of all export and shipping regulations (such as Incoterms and Custom Clearance). Maintain relevant departmental Business Management System (BMS) flowcharts and procedures, Work Instructions (WI) and Quality Control Forms (QCFs). Report relevant departmental, Internal supplier & external supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on monthly basis. Manage the export control and compliance of all controlled movements out of the company. This covers applying for all export licences, managing the use of the companies open licences and ensuring accurate logs are kept of all transfers for audit by the Export Compliance Office (ECO).

Education/Qualifications:

Relevant experience in a high technology and capital equipment business. Working experience in shipping, Letters of Credit and Export (especially to China) is essential. A good working knowledge of UK & EU Export Control legislation as well as awareness of US EAR & ITAR regulations. Experience in applying for export licences through the SPIRE system. Knowledge of shipping aspects of orders that impact the business Experience of working in a role closely linked to the customer would be useful. A good general education, good knowledge of widely used software packages (MS Office, Web based applications, etc.) Experience in team management. Relevant qualifications such as ACIT or DIT desirable but not essential.

ProffesionalSkills/Abilities:

Structured approach to Problem solving. A customer focussed approach to delivering excellent service and improved accuracy. Time management skills. Experience of shipping internationally, especially in China and Russia and dealing with LC. Also, previous experience in an administrative role in a high-technology environment is preferred. Experience in managing freight forwarders and conducting regular reviews.

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.

Benefits:

Oxford Instruments provides more than just a competitive starting salary. You can also benefit from structured career development opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days of annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can customize based on your needs.

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Return-to-Work Pathways: Relaunch Your Quantum Computing Career with Returnships, Flexible & Hybrid Roles

Re-entering the workforce after a career break can feel especially ambitious in a cutting-edge field like quantum computing. Whether you paused your professional journey for parenting, caring responsibilities or another life chapter, the UK’s quantum sector now offers a variety of return-to-work pathways. From structured returnships to flexible and hybrid roles, these programmes recognise the transferable skills and resilience you’ve developed, pairing you with mentorship, targeted upskilling and supportive networks to ease your transition back. In this guide, you’ll learn how to: Understand the current demand for quantum computing talent in the UK Translate your organisational, communication and problem-solving skills into quantum contexts Overcome common re-entry challenges with practical solutions Refresh your technical knowledge through targeted learning Access returnship and re-entry programmes tailored to quantum computing Find roles that accommodate family commitments—whether flexible, hybrid or full-time Balance your career relaunch with caring responsibilities Master applications, interviews and networking specific to quantum Draw inspiration from real returner success stories Get answers to common questions in our FAQ section Whether you aim to return as a quantum algorithm developer, hardware engineer, applications specialist or research scientist, this article will map out the steps and resources you need to reignite your quantum computing career.

LinkedIn Profile Checklist for Quantum Computing Jobs: 10 Tweaks to Attract Top Recruiters

Quantum computing is revolutionising fields from cryptography to materials science, and demand for skilled quantum engineers and researchers is soaring. Recruiters search for candidates proficient in qubit technologies, quantum algorithms, error correction and hybrid quantum-classical workflows. To stand out, your LinkedIn profile must be optimised for quantum-specific keywords and showcase your technical impact. This step-by-step LinkedIn for quantum computing jobs checklist delivers ten precise tweaks to attract top recruiters. Whether you’re designing quantum circuits, developing algorithms in Qiskit or leading quantum hardware projects, these actionable optimisations will ensure your profile shines in search results and recruiter feeds.

Part-Time Study Routes That Lead to Quantum Computing Jobs: Evening Courses, Bootcamps & Online Masters

Quantum computing promises to revolutionise fields from cryptography and optimisation to materials modelling and drug discovery. By harnessing quantum phenomena—superposition, entanglement and tunnelling—quantum algorithms can tackle problems that classical computers find intractable. As quantum hardware matures and software stacks evolve, UK organisations in finance, defence, pharmaceuticals and national research centres are seeking quantum computing experts—research scientists, quantum software engineers and quantum algorithm developers. However, many ambitious professionals cannot take sabbaticals for full-time study. Thankfully, part-time learning pathways—Evening Courses, Intensive Bootcamps and Flexible Online Master’s Programmes—enable you to learn quantum computing while working. This extensive guide outlines every route: foundational modules, immersive bootcamps, accredited online MScs, plus funding options, planning strategies and a practical case study. Whether you’re a physicist, software developer or data scientist, you can build quantum expertise alongside your current career.