Export Control Compliance Manager

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is seeking an Export Control Compliance Manager to lead UK/EU/US export control across our sites, including Broughton. You will develop and implement compliance programs, train staff, and liaise with government agencies to manage licences and regulatory reporting.

Ideal candidates have multinational experience advising on sanctions and export controls, with strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across functions in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on international trade, sanctions and export control.
• Knowledge of UK, EU and US export control regimes.
• French and/or German export control knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Request, manage, and ensure strict compliance for export licences and approvals under UK, EU, and US regimes.
• Represent Airbus with government agencies and cross-functional teams to drive compliant approaches.
• Oversee audits and implement recommendations, supporting subsidiaries with export obligations.
• Advise internal teams, suppliers and service providers on export control matters and authorisations.
• Develop and deliver targeted export control training across the UK and raise awareness of risks.
• Improve processes and deploy automation to meet regulatory requirements and Airbus directives.

Skills

Export control experience

UK export regime knowledge

French/German export controls

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Broughton

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Airbus is reinforcing export control compliance within our organisation and embedding core values of honesty and integrity.

You can play a critical role in this improvement, contributing to the evolution of Airbus' culture of compliance in accordance with all local and international laws and regulations. You will help to raise our export control maturity to bring competitive advantage for the company and mitigate potential exposure to penalties, debarment, consent agreements etc

Reporting directly to the Head of Airbus Export Control Commercial Aircraft - UK, the Export Control Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and implementing export control compliance across all relevant jurisdictions, notably the national and the US regulations that Airbus UK is subject to.

You seek to continuously improve, have strong attention to detail and enjoy collaborating with others in a dynamic environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• As needed - request, manage, and ensure strict compliance for all export licences, agreements, and exceptions under UK, EU, and US regulations, while overseeing and documenting all related processes and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Represent Airbus with government agencies (e.g., ECJU) and commercial working groups, collaborating closely with the wider Airbus export control team to drive a consistent, efficient approach to compliance.
• Oversee internal and external audits-including the implementation of their recommendations, while actively monitoring and assisting subsidiaries with their export control obligations.
• Advise internal teams, external suppliers, and service providers on export control matters, ensuring all necessary authorizations are secured and specific terms and conditions are strictly followed.
• Develop and deliver targeted export control training across the UK, constructively engaging with staff and management across all functions to raise awareness and identify and mitigate risks.
• Continuously improve departmental processes, optimize export control practices, and deploy automation tools in alignment with regulatory requirements and Airbus Directives and Methods.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience working in a multinational environment advising on international trade, sanctions and export control matters
• You have strong knowledge of UK (preferably aerospace) industrial export environment - specifically UK, EU, US export control
• Specific knowledge of French and/or German export controls would be beneficial.

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

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