Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer

A global leading defence business are currently recruiting for a Trade / Export Compliance Officer based in Buckinghamshire area on a fulltime permanent (hybrid working).

Role - Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer

Type - Permanent

Location - Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)

Salary - up to C.£50,000 (DOE) + benefits

Key responsibilities for Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer and will not be limited to:

• Timely processing of UK export licencing applications including OGELs, OIELs, and SIELs.
• Interface with UK authorities on licence applications/queries (HMRC/BIS/ECJU).
• Monitor applicable regulations for changes to embargoed and sanctioned countries and parties and the wider regulatory environment, understanding their impact to business.
• Provision of training with the Export Compliance Manager to ensure that key personnel are fully aware of their responsibilities in respect of import and export controls including ITAR.
• Act as a mentor/coach to new and inexperienced team members.
• Working with the business to ensure UK defence requirements and exhibition clearances are in place to meet business requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all export transactions on the group Export Control Database.
• Overall accountability of internal policies and procedures relating to import/export compliance, ITAR, EAR, and Dual Use regulations, ensuring business adherence where applicable.
• Lead internal and external compliance audits working with the Export Compliance Manager.
• Support internal and external parties with applications and management of US export authorisations, TAAs, MLAs, and licences.
• Liaising with internal and external customers/agencies to ensure trade compliance and allow business objectives to be met in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

Key skills and experience required for Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer job applicant and will not be limited to:

• Proven experience within a Trade / Export Compliance related role, Aerospace/Defence sector is preferred
• A solid understand of UK & US Export control including ITAR/EAR regulations
• Eligibility to gain UK SC clearance - UK Eyes only.

To apply for this Trade Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist / Senior Trade Compliance Specialist / Export Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Specialist candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.