Export Control Compliance Manager
Airbus
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Job summary
Airbus UK is seeking an Export Control Compliance Manager to lead cross‑jurisdictional governance for aerospace activities in the UK. You will drive licensing, classification, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliant operations across UK, EU and US frameworks.
You will represent Airbus with government bodies, oversee internal audits, advise teams and suppliers, and develop targeted training to raise awareness and reduce risk. A multinational environment and clarity of policy are essential.
Qualifications
- Experience advising on international trade, sanctions and export control.
- Strong knowledge of UK, EU and US export control in aerospace.
- French and/or German export controls knowledge is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Manage and ensure strict compliance for all export licences, agreements and exceptions under UK, EU and US regulations.
- Represent Airbus with government agencies (e.g., ECJU) and cross‑functional teams.
- Oversee internal and external audits and implement recommendations; assist subsidiaries with obligations.
- Advise internal teams, suppliers, and service providers on export control matters and secure authorizations.
- Develop and deliver targeted export control training across the UK to raise awareness and mitigate risks.
- Continuously improve processes and deploy automation in line with regulations.
Skills
Job description
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK LOCATION: Broughton TYPE: Full time
- 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)
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.
- 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, optimise export control practices, and deploy automation tools in alignment with regulatory requirements and Airbus Directives and Methods.
- 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.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
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: Ethics & Compliance
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey. Learn more
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