Internal Trade Compliance Control Lead

Overview

Governance and Audit Lead within the Trade Compliance Function to support the management and control of all aspects of UK Export Control and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement a process for overseeing ITAR/EAR and HMRC‑related controls as required.
• Lay the groundwork for all external and internal audits as required (with support).
• Implement controls to track progress on all matters relating to Licensing and Customs.
• Act as the voicepiece into the Senior Leadership team on all controls relating to Licensing and HMRC issues on a regular basis.
• Make recommendations for standardisation across all sites, utilising tools such as Six Sigma and SAP GTS.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team on communications with authorities, responding to government audits (ECJU/Blue Lantern/HMRC) and other inquiries.
• Identify compliance gaps, propose and support implementation of corrective actions where appropriate.
• Oversee and monitor Trade Compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions, ensuring updates and reviews are managed and adherence is monitored via internal health checks and audits.
• Establish governance and control activities outside of Trade Compliance for other interrelated functions.
• Implement a consistent audit process for all Compliance activities in anticipation of AEO accreditation.
• Be accountable for investigating “Escapes” and non‑compliant activities and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level or hold a professional qualification, and at least 5 years of demonstrable licensing and audit experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of licensing laws and regulations.
• Prior involvement in regulatory audits.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to support decision‑making based on credible knowledge of Licensing and International Trade.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of, and general familiarity with, SAP S4/HANA.
• Experience in change management.
• Good proven personal, interpersonal, organisational, time‑management and planning skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions, demonstrate problem‑solving, negotiating and influencing/mediating skills.
• Drive and determination to achieve objectives.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls, referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV), may apply. Please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting for details.

Benefits

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Employer contribution of up to 15% in the award‑winning pension scheme.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Eligibility for the bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Financial reward through the referral programme.
• Annual allowance of up to £500 for flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options (including remote work).

Location & Employment Details

Primary location: Yeovil – Lysander Rd, GB.

Contract type: Permanent.

Hybrid working: Hybrid. The role requires on‑site presence 3 days a week, with some UK travel and possibly international travel.

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