Trade Compliance Specialist / Trade Compliance Officer

General Dynamics Missions System International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to UK and US trade regulations. In this pivotal role, you will engage with various stakeholders to develop compliance strategies, prepare necessary documentation, and provide training to team members. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company offers a flexible working environment and a diverse workplace culture. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about compliance, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of impressive benefits.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing UK and US export controls and customs controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import/export and anti-corruption regulations.
• Prepare and process import/export documentation and customs documents.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Education

Experience with UK and US export controls

Knowledge of customs controls

Understanding of anti-corruption legislation

Tools

UK Government licensing portal

Relevant software applications

Job description

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Job Description

In the role of Trade Compliance Specialist or Trade Compliance Officer you will support our organisation in achieving business success by complying fully with UK, U.S. and other countries' import/export, anti-bribery, and customs legislation when delivering on our objectives.

Typical day to day activities include:

1. Ensuring Mission Systems Programmes and business development activities comply with all aspects of Import, Export and Anti-Corruption Compliance (collectively 'Trade Compliance')
2. Liaising with business unit personnel to identify Trade Compliance requirements, devise detailed plans, and ensure stakeholder buy-in
3. Researching and staying current on relevant Trade Compliance rules and regulations
4. Preparing and processing accurate import/export documentation, customs documents, and licence applications
5. Supporting the business in dealing with US and non-US suppliers of US controlled items, ensuring accurate US authorisation
6. Providing guidance, support, and training to BU employees on Trade Compliance processes and requirements
7. Assisting with the BU Anti-bribery and Corruption compliance programme, including processing of Gift and Hospitality requests and due diligence
8. Maintaining comprehensive records for all Trade Compliance activities and supporting audit requirements
9. Any other duties required by the Trade Compliance Dept. in assisting Programmes, Projects, and Support Functions in discharging their Trade Compliance obligations

Qualifications

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate:

1. Detailed knowledge and experience in implementing UK and US export controls, customs controls, and anti-corruption legislation
2. Proficiency in using UK Government licensing portal and relevant software applications
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to various audiences
5. Proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
6. Commitment to continuous improvement and ability to make clear decisions under pressure

Additional Information

Starting salary for this position could range between £31,000 to £50,000 depending on your experience level, plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site. This role could be based from our offices in Oakdale, South Wales or Hastings.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

1. A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
2. A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
3. A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email [e-mail] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.