Trade Compliance Manager / Export Compliance Manager - Defence

Job summary

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

Key skills required for this role

Trade Compliance, Export Compliance, ITAR/EAR.

Important

Proven experience within a Trade / Export Compliance related role, ideally Aerospace/Defence or technology related sectors.

Job description

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

Role - Trade Compliance Manager / Export Compliance Manager
Type - Permanent
Location - Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)
Salary - Competitive (DOE) + benefits

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

• Lead the ITC team to provide licencing, authorisation support, guidance, and training as required for the ongoing prospects of the business, driving accountability and ownership where required within the team and within the Company.
• Lead initiatives related to the development, automation, and continuous improvement of ITC processes and tools impacting all employees.
• Provide guidance and authorisation strategy concerning the requirements, interpretation, and obligations of US export/re-export regulations and the implementation of such requirements.
• Provide people and subject matter leadership within the business and Senior Leadership Team by creating an environment that accelerates development of ITC competency and talent.
• Establish relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Inside Sales, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain and Projects.
• Responsible for the evaluation of technology, hardware, and software (including classification and interpretation of UKML, Dual-Use, USML, EAR, ITAR) to identify ITC requirements and ensure appropriate authorisations and controls for exports and imports are in place.

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

• Proven experience within a Trade / Export Compliance related role, Aerospace/Defence sector is preferred
• Highly experienced with US export regulations (ITAR, EAR)
• Leadership and team management skills, ability to motivate, develop, create a culture in which teamwork can flourish, encourage creative ideas and continually raise the bar
• Eligibility to gain UK SC clearance

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