Global Export Compliance Specialist

Oxford Instruments GmbH; Severn Beach; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employer pension scheme

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Andor Technology is seeking an experienced Export Control Officer to join our global compliance team. Based in Belfast, Bristol or High Wycombe, you will manage export licence applications, sanctions screening and due diligence to keep sales, service and supply chains compliant.

You will work across UK, EU and US regulations, provide guidance to stakeholders, maintain records for audits and support regulatory changes. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in export controls, trade compliance, or a similar regulatory role.
• Strong knowledge of UK export controls and ECJU licensing processes.
• Experience within a technology, engineering, manufacturing, scientific or other regulated international environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with high levels of integrity and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Manage export licence applications, renewals and amendments through the UK ECJU system and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Conduct sanctions, restricted party and denied party screening activities.
• Review customers, end-users, destinations and transactions to identify potential compliance risks.
• Support enhanced due diligence activities for higher-risk transactions and territories.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on export control requirements, licensing and compliance processes.
• Maintain robust compliance records to support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews and regulatory enquiries.
• Monitor developments in export control and sanctions regulations and help implement regulatory changes across the business.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and improve compliance processes and controls.

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Oxford Instruments Andor Technology is seeking an experienced Export Control Officer to join our global compliance team. Based in Belfast, Bristol or High Wycombe, you will manage export licence applications, sanctions screening and due diligence to keep sales, service and supply chains compliant.

You will work across UK, EU and US regulations, provide guidance to stakeholders, maintain records for audits and support regulatory changes. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to other sites.