About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented International Trade Compliance Officer to play a key role in ensuring our global trade activities remain fully compliant with UK and international export control regulations. Working closely with internal stakeholders, government authorities, and international partners, you will provide expert guidance that enables business growth while safeguarding regulatory compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trade compliance professional to influence business decisions, drive best practice, and contribute to the success of a leading defence and aerospace organisation
.Key Responsibiliti
- esManage the timely preparation and submission of UK export licence applications, including OGELs, OIELs and SIEL
- s.Act as the primary liaison with UK regulatory authorities, including HMRC, DBT and ECJU, regarding licence applications, approvals and compliance enquirie
- s.Monitor changes to UK and international trade regulations, sanctions, embargoes and restricted party requirements, assessing potential business impacts and implementing appropriate action
- s.Partner with the International Trade Compliance (ITC) Manager to develop and deliver engaging compliance training, ensuring employees understand their responsibilities under import and export control regulation
- s.Support business operations by ensuring UK defence approvals, exhibition clearances and other regulatory requirements are secured in line with operational need
- s.Support the ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of import/export compliance policies, procedures and controls across the busines
- s.Coordinate and support applications and ongoing management of US export authorisations, including TAAs, MLAs and export licence
- s.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide practical trade compliance guidance that enables commercial and operational objectives to be achieved efficiently and compliantl
- y.Manage employee travel authorisations, ensuring approvals remain current and complian
- t.Review, approve or reject Technical Authorisation Transfer Forms and maintain associated record
s.What We’re Looking
ForSkills & Competenc
- iesStrong working knowledge of UK export controls, customs regulations, and international trade compliance requirements, including ITAR and E
- AR.Commercially aware with the ability to balance compliance obligations against business objectiv
- es.Highly organised with excellent planning and time-management skil
- ls.Results-driven with a proactive approach and a strong sense of ownersh
- ip.Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate recor
- ds.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to influence and advise at all levels of the organisati
- on.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing prioriti
- es.Previous experience within the Defence, Aerospace, or a similarly regulated industry is highly desirab
le.Success Meas
uresSuccess in this role will be demonstrated thro
- ugh:Providing trusted, accurate and compliant trade compliance advice to internal stakehold
- ers.Delivering efficient and compliant import and export operati
- ons.Supporting successful internal and external compliance audits and government inspecti
- ons.Reducing export shipment delays and export holds through proactive licence managem
- ent.Managing a high volume of export licence applications while maintaining quality and compliance standa
- rds.Contributing to continuous improvement of trade compliance processes, controls and training across the busin
ess….