Export Control Officer

Joinimagine; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Flexible 37-hour week

Hybrid working

TOIL

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is seeking an Export Control Specialist to join our fast-growing space sector-focused team. You will support end-to-end export controls across national and international regulations, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

You will develop processes, deliver targeted training, and maintain real-time records for audits while contributing to a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Export control expertise and sanctions knowledge
• Stakeholder communication and advisory skills
• Regulatory compliance and risk management
• Analytical and structured thinking

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for export control guidance and requirements
• Develop and implement export control processes and procedures
• Deliver training to cross-functional teams on export control regulations
• Maintain accurate export control records and support audits and reporting

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Minimal travel within UK (optional travel to Europe for the annual Airbus Export Control Symposium)

LOCATION:

Stevenage

TYPE:

Full time, STEM returners are welcomed

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

ABOUT THE ROLE...

Ready to launch your next career move? We’ve got an exciting opportunity at our Stevenage site for someone who loves the world of export control and is curious about the fast-growing space sector.

The UK export control function operates across four sites, providing end-to-end support to three key business lines across both commercial and defence related land, air and space programmes. In this role, your focus will be on the fascinating and fast-growing area of space systems, where precision, collaboration, and innovation come together.

You’ll be part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team that values teamwork, growth, and bringing fresh ideas to the table. So, if you have experience in export control and you’re ready to take your export control skills to the next level, whilst delivering positive results… look no further.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM…

• Act as a primary point of contact for operational advice and guidance on export control regulations and procedures, including national and international regulations and sanctions
• Develop and implement export control processes and procedures
• Deliver training to cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a strong organisational raise awareness and ensure they are fully compliant when dealing with activities related to, or impacted by export control regulations.
• Maintain accurate, real time export control records, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations to meet all internal and external audit and reporting requirements

ABOUT YOU…

• Expertise in national and international export control and sanctions combined with the skill to convey complex regulations effectively across a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge relating to US regulations such as ITAR & EAR and also UK Military & Dual-use control lists would be preferable. As would being familiar with Government tools such as SPIRE & LITE for UK licence applications / PV Gradings / F680’s etc.
• Demonstrates initiative in addressing challenges while knowing when to seek input from specialists or elevate matters appropriately.
• Collaborative team player who fosters positive relationships, aligns with organisational and team objectives whilst listening to and respecting diverse perspectives.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

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.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

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