Export Compliance Manager

Escape Recruitment Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Manager for a stand-alone role in the UK. The position covers export control and sanctions compliance across UK, US and international regulations.

You will be the subject matter expert, providing practical guidance to teams in Engineering, Sales, Projects, Supply Chain and Customer Support. BPSS screening and UK clearance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in Export Control or Trade Compliance.
• Knowledge of UK export control legislation and licensing.
• Experience with US export controls (ITAR/EAR) is advantageous.
• Experience advising across Engineering, Sales, Projects and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage export licence applications and documentation.
• Advise business on export controls, sanctions and trade compliance.
• Develop and improve compliance processes and procedures.
• Support audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into practical requirements.
• Deliver training and compliance awareness.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities and international counterparts.
• Provide risk-based, pragmatic advice to support delivery.

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

Licensing

Sanctions

Audits

Regulatory changes

Stakeholder management

Training

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to join a global engineering organisation.

This is a stand-alone role with responsibility for export control and sanctions compliance across UK, US and international regulations. You will act as the subject matter expert, providing practical advice to teams across Engineering, Sales, Projects, Supply Chain and Customer Support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing export licence applications and associated documentation
• Advising the business on export controls, sanctions and trade compliance
• Developing and improving compliance processes and procedures
• Supporting audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews
• Monitoring regulatory changes and translating them into practical business requirements
• Delivering training and compliance awareness
• Working with regulatory authorities and international counterparts
• Providing pragmatic, risk-based advice to support business and programme delivery

About you:

You will have significant hands-on experience in Export Control or Trade Compliance, ideally within defence, naval, maritime, aerospace or engineering.

• Strong knowledge of UK Export Control legislation and licensing
• Practical experience of US export controls, including ITAR and EAR
• Knowledge of UK sanctions and military/dual-use classifications
• Experience managing export licences, audits and compliance reviews
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear, practical advice
• Confidence to work independently and take ownership of the function

Experience of MOD F680/F1686, customs compliance or international logistics would be advantageous.

BPSS screening and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance will be required.