Export Control & Compliance Lead — Hybrid UK

ES Recruit; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% Pension Contributions

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

ES Recruit in Manchester is seeking an experienced Export Control and Compliance Officer to advise across a complex engineering environment, focusing on UK export controls, licensing and sanctions. You will work with senior stakeholders to manage complex compliance matters and collaborate with technical and commercial teams.

Defence, aerospace or similarly regulated sectors are advantageous; SC Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in export control or international trade compliance.
• Experience within highly regulated manufacturing or engineering sectors such as defence or aerospace.
• SC Clearance or eligibility to pass SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Export Control Compliance Programme and act as the principal adviser on controls, licensing and sanctions.
• Classify military, dual-use software and technology against UK lists and assess risk in transfers.
• Prepare, submit and administer export licences through LITE, OGELs, OIELs and SIELs with accurate records.
• Manage sanctions and denied-party screening and advise on UK and US export rules where applicable.
• Develop policies, deliver training, conduct audits and investigate potential breaches.

Skills

Export Control

International trade compliance

SC Clearance

Job description

ES Recruit in Manchester is seeking an experienced Export Control and Compliance Officer to advise across a complex engineering environment, focusing on UK export controls, licensing and sanctions. You will work with senior stakeholders to manage complex compliance matters and collaborate with technical and commercial teams.

Defence, aerospace or similarly regulated sectors are advantageous; SC Clearance eligibility is required.