Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist

A fantastic opportunity for an Trade Compliance Officer has arisen to join a leading defence and aerospace organisation. Working as part of an established Trade Compliance function, you'll play a key role in supporting import and export activities, ensuring adherence to UK and US trade regulations, and providing expert guidance across the business.

This position offers the opportunity to become a recognised point of contact for trade compliance matters, working closely with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies across multiple UK sites.

Role - Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist Location - Buckinghamshire (hybrid working available) Type - Permanent position Salary - £40,000-£50,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist role and not be limited to:

Maintain export classifications within the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Update ERP records with relevant export information, including licence selection and export approvals to support business delivery and revenue forecasts. Conduct supplier and customer screening activities in line with trade compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with UK export control legislation and associated regulatory requirements. Support ECJU and HMRC audits, compliance reviews and site visits, ensuring records and documentation are maintained to the required standard. Assist with compliance activities relating to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Dual-Use regulations. Provide guidance and support to purchasing, engineering, commercial, project management and other business functions on import and export compliance matters. Maintain import and export registers, ensuring all documentation is retained in accordance with audit and regulatory requirements. Support trade compliance activities throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial commercial discussions through to final delivery. Act as a trusted point of contact for employees requiring guidance on trade compliance issues and queries. Support the TC Manager and wider compliance team with ongoing business and regulatory requirements.Key skills and experience required for the Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist role and not limited to:

Previous experience working within the defence, aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. Good understanding of UK import and export legislation relating to military, defence or controlled products. Working knowledge of US ITAR and EAR regulations and their impact on UK-based organisations. Experience supporting export licensing, classification activities and trade compliance processes. Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping and documentation management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced customer-focused environment. Experience working with ERP systems and compliance-related databases. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to non-specialists. Exposure to UK and international trade compliance regulations across a complex product portfolio.To apply for this International Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist / Import & Export Compliance Officer / Export Control Officer / Export Compliance Officer / International Trade Officer role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be capable of obtaining any required security clearances