Technical Consultant for Confectionery & Bakery

Technical Consultant - Customs & Trade

Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION:                       Technical Consultant EMPLOYER:                    The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade POSITION STATUS:        Permanent/Full Time REPORTS TO:                 Technical Manager LOCATION:                      Remote / Hybrid   The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (CIOE&IT) is the leading UK membership association for those working in exporting and importing. These are exciting times in international trade and we’re seeing sustained growth in the demand for our services and qualifications – as a result, our team needs to grow too. We are seeking a highly skilled a Technical Consultant for the Advisory Department. This is primarily a remote role; however, you will be required to visit clients as requested and occasional visits to our Peterborough and London offices.   JOB BRIEF: The main function of this job is to represent the Chartered Institute in the provision of training and advisory services in a broad range of international trade and customs disciplines. The successful candidate needs to be confident providing training and consultancy, both face-to-face and virtually. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Helpline: Support delivery of commercial contracts for a Helpline service for clients as well as the business member helpline, running monthly reports and collecting data on enquiries to support the membership, marketing and content teams. * Training development: Create, update and deliver learning content for training courses, presentations and webinars, ensuring materials are current, engaging, accessible and professionally delivered * Advisory services: Provide expert advice to clients on key disciplines of international trade and customs, including customs compliance and best practices within their required field * Content contribution: Support the development of content for the website, publications and member platforms on trade-related topics. * Industry representation: Participate in government forums and working groups, representing the Chartered Institute. * Stakeholder engagement: Act as a regional and local champion, engaging with stakeholders and identifying opportunities to support and grow the Chartered Institute’s membership. * Public speaking: Attend industry events on behalf of the Chartered Institute, both face-to-face and online through webinars and podcasts and develop online social media content to promote the work of the Chartered Institute. * Ambassadorial role: Uphold values and integrity of the Chartered Institute through professional conduct and performance. * Continuous learning: Ability to remain updated on emerging international customs and trade regulations, trade policies and procedures, both in the UK and internationally, to be able to determine the impact for clients and effectively apply knowledge and educate stakeholders * Identify opportunities to implement information technology tools that will enhance, improve and automate the import and export compliance activities. * Data: To maintain the integrity of the business through accurate and timely recording of all relevant data. * To communicate in an articulate, professional and informed manner, across all levels of the business, both internally and externally, providing a clear transmission of information with businesses, to help them navigate the evolving global trade landscape * Pursue improvements in procedures and services to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness * Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with a changing environment and a proactive business Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Advisory Director to support the team and wider organisation.     DESIRED SKILLS SET AND EXPERIENCE:   * Strong knowledge of customs and international trade * Strong presentation skills, proven record of delivering training and/or advisory services * Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with experience of content development * Significant hands-on experience managing international trade compliance matters * Comprehensive understanding of UK and EU customs laws and regulations * Strong project management skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications * Proven ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders to collect information and coordinate projects, ensuring customer needs are met proactively * Ability to work effectively under pressure, solve problems, and support teams in meeting or exceeding customer deadlines. * Track record of establishing, implementing, and maintaining standards, while continuously seeking improvement opportunities. * Continuous improvement, innovation and strategic thinking mindset * Self-starter, having the ability to work using own initiative with a strong focus on quality * Positive attitude and outstanding communication * Must have strong internet access at home       NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL: * Level 4 or above in an international trade related qualification or, learning and teaching skills * The ability to build effective and credible relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internally and externally.   HOW TO APPLY: Fill in your details below and upload your CV for review by the Talent Acquisition team.  If you are having difficulty completing the application and would like some support or if you have questions, please contact our Head of Talent Acquisition, Gary Watson on: 01733 404 400 g.watson@export.org.uk

Senior Lead - Footwear Developer

On

SENIOR LEAD FOOTWEAR DEVELOPER  IN SHORT: As the Senior Lead Footwear Developer for Performance Running, you serve as the strategic technical consultant for our most critical product category. Based in our Zurich HQ, your role is to ensure high-level alignment between design intent and manufacturing feasibility. Rather than managing the granular execution of every product, you provide the technical governance and cross-functional support necessary to maintain performance integrity as the category scales. The Senior Lead Development role will report to the Senior Lead Run Footwear Development on the Performance Run team supporting global footwear.  YOUR MISSION: * Technical Stewardship: Act as the primary technical advisor during the briefing and design phases to ensure performance running concepts are aligned with global manufacturing capabilities. * Strategic Synchronization: Facilitate technical alignment between Zurich-based Design/Product Management and the Asia-based execution teams, ensuring that the "performance soul" of the category is preserved across all franchises. * Process Enablement: Support the evolution of development standards by identifying technical bottlenecks and advising on best practices that improve category-wide efficiency. * Advisory & Escalation Support: Serve as the senior technical point of contact for Asia-based development partners, providing guidance on complex technical hurdles and supporting the resolution of high-level production escalations. * Performance Quality Assurance: Support the validation of fit, feel, and durability standards, ensuring that category-wide technical benchmarks are consistently met across different factory partners. * Knowledge Facilitation: Foster a culture of technical excellence by mentoring the broader development team and translating complex innovation breakthroughs into actionable development frameworks.   YOUR STORY: * Experience: 8–12 years in footwear development, with a background rooted in high-performance running and technical complexity. * Influential Leadership: Proven ability to influence product direction and technical outcomes through partnership and advisory, rather than direct line management or project ownership. * Systemic Thinking: A deep understanding of how performance tooling, materials, and construction impact the global supply chain and product lifecycle. * Collaborative Bridge: Exceptional at navigating HQ and regional dynamics, acting as a "technical translator" between creative vision and factory execution. * Strategic Judgment: Highly skilled at evaluating technical trade-offs and providing recommendations that balance innovation with commercial scalability. * Consultative Communication: A trusted voice capable of guiding stakeholders toward technically sound decisions while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships.   ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:  * The Technical Advisor: You don't need to hold the pen on every tech pack, but you are the person everyone consults when a design pushes the boundaries of physics. * The Strategic Partner: You focus on the "how" and "why," ensuring the category’s technical roadmap is robust and scalable. * The Alignment Specialist: You thrive in the space between teams, ensuring that no technical detail is "lost in translation" between Zurich and our global manufacturing partners.   YOUR TEAM: You will join the Zurich-based Footwear Development team, serving as a senior pillar of expertise for the Performance Running category. A high-performance collective of engineers, developers, and makers who serve as the technical heart of the brand. In Zurich, our team acts as the primary link between Biomechanical Research, Material Science, Design, and Sourcing, ensuring that every innovation is grounded in technical reality before it reaches the athlete. Our mission is to relentlessly elevate the performance and technical attributes of our running footwear. We don't just facilitate product creation; we engineer the "ride." As part of the Performance Run vertical, you will be surrounded by specialists who are obsessed with creating the best fitting, performing and desirable running product in the market. We pride ourselves on a culture of technical rigor and "Swiss Engineering," where we challenge the status quo to solve the most complex biomechanical hurdles in the industry. Your role within this team is to ensure that as our category expands, our technical standards and the performance "soul" of our run footwear remain uncompromised. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Senior Lead - Last Engineer

On

IN SHORT At On, the secret to our signature cloud-like sensation starts from the inside out. The last is the very foundation of our footwear, dictating fit, performance, and aesthetic. We are seeking a visionary Senior Lead Last Engineer to pioneer the creation, optimization, and management of our footwear lasts across all product categories. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between biomechanics, design, and manufacturing. You will serve as the central authority on all last-related topics, ensuring our performance running, fashion, and lifestyle shoes deliver the ultimate fit and experience for our global community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Standardization & Consolidation: Establish clear standards and best practices for all new last creations. Champion the implementation of these guidelines across internal teams and suppliers to strategically consolidate and optimize our existing last library. * Last Creation & Internal Consulting: Lead the hands-on creation of new lasts while acting as the primary technical consultant for Design, Development, and Innovation teams regarding last grading, selection, and fit optimization for new and existing projects. * Supplier Relationship Management: Build and manage strong, collaborative relationships with external last suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality, precision, and timely delivery. * Library Management: Own and meticulously maintain our comprehensive digital and physical last libraries, ensuring all data is accurate, organized, and easily accessible to cross-functional teams. * Sourcing & Production Support: Partner with the Sourcing and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical last challenges, streamline production processes, and provide expert guidance on last-related topics at the factory level. * Process Innovation: Continuously evaluate and improve our last development workflows, integrating the latest 3D modeling technologies and fit-data insights. REQUIREMENTS * Comprehensive Last Modeling Expertise: 8 years+ hands-on experience in last engineering across both high-performance running and fashion/lifestyle footwear. You must possess a deep understanding of dynamic fit, foot anatomy, and biomechanics, while also knowing how to balance complex aesthetic requirements with commercial fit standards. * Program & Library Management: Proven experience managing comprehensive last development programs for a sports or performance footwear brand. Must possess exceptional organizational skills to build, consolidate, and seamlessly manage extensive digital and physical last libraries while juggling multiple development calendars from concept to mass production. * Manufacturing Equipment Operation: Practical ability to utilize physical last manufacturing and digitizing equipment, specifically 3D scanners and milling machines, to create, reverse-engineer, and modify physical models. * Technical & CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software relevant to last design and modification (e.g., Romans CAD, Rhino, or similar footwear-specific engineering tools). * Industry Knowledge: Extensive understanding of footwear manufacturing processes, tooling, and grading principles. * Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage extensive digital and physical libraries and juggle multiple development calendars simultaneously. * Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and external suppliers. ABOUT THE TEAM The Footwear Engineering team is a highly specialized collective of Pattern Engineers, Tooling Engineers, and Last Engineers who hold the keys to the ultimate fit, feel, and ride of every On shoe. Rooted in our proud heritage of meticulous Swiss engineering, we obsess over every millimeter and material to craft the absolute best performance products for elite athletes and everyday consumers alike. We are the critical bridge between radical design and physical reality, working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where data-driven precision fuels our relentless dedication to human movement.