Export Compliance Officer

Ultra Electronics Group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working within core hours

25 days holiday (185hrs) with option

4x annual salary life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Funded health benefits

Pension scheme – up to 8% employer

Team events

Job summary

Ultra Precision Control Systems is seeking an Export Control Officer to join the Trade Compliance Team in Cheltenham. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to export legislation, preparing licenses, and advising on classification and end-use obligations.

You will perform regulatory analysis, due diligence, data reviews and maintain ERP classifications while supporting export operations and customer queries. A strong admin background and 1–2 years in trade compliance are desired.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade compliance procedures and documentation (1–2 years).
• Ability to build productive relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation.
• Ability to problem solve independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised.
• Strong admin skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage varying workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory analysis to determine proper jurisdiction and classification of hardware, software and technology.
• Carry out due diligence checks on agents, customers, suppliers and service providers.
• Review technical data that is being proposed for transfer or export to assess technical content and make appropriate classification and export licence determinations.
• Prepare export licence applications and authorisations, including SIEL licences.
• Track status of all export authorisation requests from internal requests to Governmental approval to close of licence/authorisations, as appropriate.
• Provide support with the request of end user undertakings and address queries raised by Customer Services and/or PCS customers related to undertakings.
• Update and maintain the company ERP system with the correct export control classifications, end-user undertakings, export licences and export control statements (UK & US Export Controls).
• Track the use of Temporary Export Licences.
• As a member of the Trade Compliance Team, serve as a focal point for export compliance queries.
• Complete Export Classification Questionnaires and End-User Certificates for customers and suppliers.
• Assist with raising relevant Customs documentation required for exhibitions, demonstrations, trials, supplier returns and exports of military technical data.

Skills

Trade compliance

Relationship building

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers’ problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It’s the ‘innovating’ and ‘empowering’ values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for an Export Control Officer to join the Trade Compliance Team. This is a great opportunity for a strong Administrator to develop their skills further within a supportive team, in the area of Trade Compliance.

As an Export Control Officer, you will ensure the business is compliant with all applicable aspects of export legislation and assist with administering of relevant procedures and processes and their implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regulatory analysis to determine proper jurisdiction and appropriate classification of hardware, software and technology.
• Carry out due diligence checks on agents, customers, suppliers and service providers.
• Review technical data that is being proposed for transfer or export to assess technical content and make appropriate classification and export licence determinations.
• Prepare export licence applications and authorisations, including SIEL licences.
• Track status of all export authorisation requests from internal requests to Governmental approval to close of licence/authorisations, as appropriate.
• Provide support with the request of end user undertakings and address queries raised by Customer Services and/or PCS customers related to undertakings.
• Update and maintain the company ERP system with the correct export control classifications, end-user undertakings, export licences and export control statements (UK & US Export Controls)
• Track the use of Temporary Export Licences.
• As a member of the Trade Compliance Team, serve as a focal point for export compliance queries.
• Complete Export Classification Questionnaires and End-User Certificates for customers and suppliers.
• Assist with raising relevant Customs documentation required for exhibitions, demonstrations, trials, supplier returns and exports of military technical data.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience in trade compliance procedures and documentation (minimum 1-2 years)
• Ability to build productive relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation.
• Ability to problem solve independently and as part of a team
• Highly organised
• Strong admin skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage varying workload

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays
• 4 times annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Funded health benefits
• Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.