Role overview

Qualifications

Proven expertise in international trade compliance
Strong command of import/export regulations and classification frameworks
Confidence working across global stakeholders and complex organisations
Ability to balance detail-oriented work with strategic thinking

Responsibilities

Leads critical decisions on import/export compliance and licensing
Drives accurate classification, documentation, and regulatory adherence
Partners across functions to embed compliance into business processes
Contributes to the evolution of Novanta’s global compliance programme

Key facts

Remote from: United Kingdom
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
Compliance Officer
English

Hard skills

Trade Compliance Import/Export Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Internal Documentation Auditing Business Process

Other skills

Collaboration
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Strategic Thinking

About the company

Novanta Inc.

Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)

Company details

Company typeLarge

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

Senior Trade Compliance Analyst

Remote - UK

Drive Global Compliance Excellence at Novanta

At Novanta, we don’t just support innovation—we enable it. As a global leader in precision technologies powering healthcare and advanced industrial applications, our work directly impacts life-changing solutions around the world.

We are now seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to join our Global Trade Compliance team. This role is a unique opportunity to combine deep regulatory expertise with real business influence—ensuring our global operations remain compliant while enabling growth.

Your impact

In this role, you will go beyond day-to-day compliance. You will be a trusted expert who:

Leads critical decisions on import/export compliance and licensing
Drives accurate classification, documentation, and regulatory adherence
Partners across functions to embed compliance into business processes
Contributes to the evolution of Novanta’s global compliance programme
Supports audits and ensures readiness in an ever-changing regulatory environment

What sets you apart

Proven expertise in international trade compliance
Strong command of import/export regulations and classification frameworks
Confidence working across global stakeholders and complex organisations
Ability to balance detail-oriented work with strategic thinking
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Why join us?

Work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology industries
Gain exposure to complex, global compliance challenges
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing global team
Enjoy competitive rewards and a culture that values innovation and impact

If you are interested in this role of Senior Trade Compliance Analyst, then click apply today or reach out to Rebecca Pelham for an initial conversation.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform Talent Acquisition Partner.

We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.