Export Control & Trade Compliance Lead

Blackshark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company focused on propulsion systems for aviation, including research, development, and manufacturing in the UK. The role reports to the Head of Logistics & Trade Compliance and drives compliant pathways for opportunities, engagements, demonstrations and exports.

You will assess sanctions risks, support licence applications, and ensure adherence to UK export control regulations across global considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in export controls, trade compliance, customs compliance or related regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK export control regulations, sanctions screening and licensing requirements.
• Understanding of controlled technology, intangible exports and end-user/end-use controls.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical business guidance.
• Experience managing compliance records and supporting audit readiness.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, advanced engineering, manufacturing or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of ECJU licensing processes and LITE/SPIRE systems.
• Experience managing OGEL, OIEL and SIEL licences.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR requirements and international trade compliance considerations.
• Experience developing compliance dashboards, reporting tools and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support export control assessments across controlled goods, technology and software.
• Assess sanctions risk, end-user/end-use concerns and destination restrictions.
• Support licence applications and approvals, including OGELs, OIELs and SIELs.
• Ensure compliance with UK export control regulations and relevant international considerations.
• Partner with Commercial teams during bid reviews and customer engagement activities.
• Identify trade compliance risks early in the sales lifecycle.
• Provide practical guidance on licensing requirements, sanctions exposure and export restrictions.
• Maintain clear records of advice, decisions and escalations.
• Develop and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures and working instructions.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions across the business.
• Embed compliance gateways into business development, engineering releases and shipment approval processes.
• Promote a culture of compliance through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain accurate and auditable compliance records.
• Manage licence conditions, reporting requirements and compliance documentation.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Produce compliance metrics, reports and dashboards to monitor performance.
• Drive improvements in compliance systems, trackers and digital controls.
• Support the development of scalable compliance processes that enable business growth.
• Collaborate across functions to streamline compliance activities and improve visibility.

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

Regulatory environment

Attention to detail

Audit readiness

Compliance guidance

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Tools

LITE

SPIRE

ECJU licensing

Job description

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company focused on propulsion systems for aviation, including research, development, and manufacturing in the UK. The role reports to the Head of Logistics & Trade Compliance and drives compliant pathways for opportunities, engagements, demonstrations and exports.

You will assess sanctions risks, support licence applications, and ensure adherence to UK export control regulations across global considerations.