Export Control Compliance Manager

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Job Details

Security clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Travel required: Occasional travel within UK.

Location: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based).

Type: Full time.

What's in it for you

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.
  • Work / Life Balance: 35‑hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, option to buy/sell holiday.
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation.
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site.
  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

How You Will Contribute to the Team

  • Request, manage, and ensure strict compliance for all export licences, agreements, and exceptions under UK, EU, and US regulations, while overseeing and documenting all related processes and regulatory reporting obligations.
  • Represent Airbus with government agencies and commercial working groups, collaborating closely with the wider Airbus export control team to drive a consistent, efficient approach to compliance.
  • Oversee internal and external audits—including the implementation of their recommendations—across all Airbus UK and Ireland sites, while actively monitoring and assisting subsidiaries with their export control obligations.
  • Advise internal teams, external suppliers, and service providers on export control matters, ensuring all necessary authorisations are secured and specific terms and conditions are strictly followed.
  • Develop and deliver targeted export control training across UK and Ireland locations, constructively engaging with staff and management across all functions to raise awareness and identify and mitigate risks.
  • Continuously improve departmental processes, optimise export control practices, and deploy automation tools in alignment with regulatory requirements and Airbus Directives and Methods.

About You
  • Previous experience working in a multinational environment advising on international trade, sanctions and export control matters.
  • Strong knowledge of UK (preferably aerospace) industrial export environment – specifically UK, EU and US export control.
  • Specific knowledge of French and/or German export controls would be beneficial.
  • IT skills: working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package and SAP.

Benefits Summary

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth, health, and well‑being.

Equal Opportunities

Airbus Operations Limited is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Job Details

Security clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Travel required: Occasional travel within UK.

Location: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based).

Type: Full time.

What’s in it for you

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.
  • Work / Life Balance: 35‑hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, option to buy/sell holiday.
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation.
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site.
  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

How You Will Contribute to the Team

  • Request, manage, and ensure strict compliance for all export licences, agreements, and exceptions under UK, EU, and US regulations, while overseeing and documenting all related processes and regulatory reporting obligations.
  • Represent Airbus with government agencies and commercial working groups, collaborating closely with the wider Airbus export control team to drive a consistent, efficient approach to compliance.
  • Oversee internal and external audits—including the implementation of their recommendations—across all Airbus UK and Ireland sites, while actively monitoring and assisting subsidiaries with their export control obligations.
  • Advise internal teams, external suppliers, and service providers on export control matters, ensuring all necessary authorisations are secured and specific terms and conditions are strictly followed.
  • Develop and deliver targeted export control training across UK and Ireland locations, constructively engaging with staff and management across all functions to raise awareness and identify and mitigate risks.
  • Continuously improve departmental processes, optimise export control practices, and deploy automation tools in alignment with regulatory requirements and Airbus Directives and Methods.

About You

  • Previous experience working in a multinational environment advising on international trade, sanctions and export control matters.
  • Strong knowledge of UK (preferably aerospace) industrial export environment – specifically UK, EU and US export control.
  • Specific knowledge of French and/or German export controls would be beneficial.
  • IT skills: working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package and SAP.

Benefits Summary

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth, health, and well‑being.

Equal Opportunities

Airbus Operations Limited is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026