Export Control & Trade Compliance Lead (9‑Day Fortnight)

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private healthcare

Pension

Death in service

Rewards and recognition scheme

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Trade Compliance & Export Control Officer in Kent. The role focuses on leading export controls, licensing, and跨-border operations, ensuring compliance with UK law and regulations.

You will collaborate with sales, logistics, and finance to manage licensing, classifications, and documentation, while driving risk reduction and process improvements. The package includes a competitive salary (£40,000-£45,000 DOE), profit sharing, private healthcare,

Qualifications

• Experience in export controls, customs compliance or international trade.
• Knowledge of UK export controls, HMRC requirements and sanctions compliance.
• Experience with import/export documentation and licensing processes.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with ability to work across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage export control and trade compliance activities.
• Determine export licence requirements and oversee licence usage.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation.
• Classify products using commodity codes and export control classifications.
• Conduct sanctions and restricted-party screening.
• Support customs compliance and import/export processes.
• Work closely with sales, logistics, finance and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits.
• Monitor compliance risks and support corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and awareness training to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with shipping solutions and import clearances.

Skills

Export controls

Customs compliance

Licensing processes

International trade

Analytical skills

Job description

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Trade Compliance & Export Control Officer in Kent. The role focuses on leading export controls, licensing, and跨-border operations, ensuring compliance with UK law and regulations.

You will collaborate with sales, logistics, and finance to manage licensing, classifications, and documentation, while driving risk reduction and process improvements. The package includes a competitive salary (£40,000-£45,000 DOE), profit sharing, private healthcare,