Global Trade and Quality Specialist (Hybrid)

Pratt & Whitney; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a motivated Global Trade & Quality Specialist to join their team in Malvern, UK. This full-time, hybrid position involves managing compliance in Global Trade and developing quality assurance skills. The ideal candidate has import/export experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Prior import/export experience, preferably in aerospace or defence.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong record management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate import/export records and manage compliance.
• Conduct audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Develop Quality Assurance expertise alongside Global Trade responsibilities.

Skills

Import/export experience

Experience using SAP

Record management skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-11-19

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Rosemount Aerospace Limited, Malvern Hills Science Park, Geraldine Road, Malvern, WR14 3SZ

Position Role Type: Unspecified

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our small UK team as a Global Trade & Quality Specialist. This full-time position combines critical responsibilities in Global Trade compliance and operations with the opportunity to develop Quality Assurance skills to support our experienced Quality Management team.

Based at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, you will join a dynamic and innovative business unit that delivers advanced intelligence solutions to international and domestic customers. Our software and systems transform complex data into meaningful insights, empowering customers to understand what is happening in places they cannot be. This is a hybrid role.

What You Will Do in This Role

Global Trade Responsibilities (Primary Focus)

• Import Control: Maintain accurate and auditable import records; provide clearance instructions; manage copy entries, amendments, and freight forwarder charges; identify correct HTS/Commodity codes.
• IPR Management: Maintain import records and conduct audits; manage quarterly filings with HMRC; discharge IPR; support scrap processes.
• Licence Management: Manage export licences, applications, and end-user controls.
• Export Control: Produce export documentation; manage SAP export transactions; clear export blocks; book shipments; ensure compliance with licence/end-user checks; manage ATA carnet and freight forwarder charges.
• GT Approvals: Maintain accurate records for MK Denial checks, travel permits, site visits, and tech data transfers.
• Policies & Procedures: Deploy and track Global Trade policies and procedures.
• Audits: Support annual audits, self-audits, and regulatory inspections (ECJU, HMRC, etc.).
• Training & Awareness: Support communication of policy changes, training, and awareness activities.
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide assistance to other support functions (e.g., Ethics, Security).

Quality Assurance Responsibilities (Development & Support Role)

• Maintaining the Business Management System Manual.
• Performing internal and supplier audits (assessments).
• Co-hosting internal (parent company) and external audits.
• Programme documentation Review and Approval.
• Attending programme Gate and Passport Reviews.
• Attending Engineering Review Boards.
• Deputising for the Quality Manager when required.
• Hosting Lessons Learned reviews.
• Witnessing product Final Testing.

Skills & Experience You Must Have

• Prior import/export experience, preferably in aerospace or defence.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong record management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and adapt to change.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite).

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification (e.g., business, supply chain, international trade, or related field).

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, proactive, and receptive to change.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Keen to develop Quality Assurance expertise alongside core trade responsibilities.

What We Can Offer You

• A unique opportunity to combine specialist Global Trade expertise with Quality Assurance career development.
• Training and mentoring from experienced Quality Assurance Leader.
• A supportive and innovative working environment.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects with international impact.
• Competitive salary
• Support with professional fees
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Healthcare benefits (including healthcare cash plan)
• Staff Discounts
• Work/Life Balance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for career progression and development

Apply now and be part of the team that’s defining the future of aerospace and defence with breakthrough technologies that push limits of known science

Raytheon, in accordance with our 'Baseline Security' requirements, will request from candidates evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years, in relation to certain roles within the business. These relate to positions where access to export controlled items, (e.g., Technical data, hardware, software, and services subject to international trade control laws and regulations) and Raytheon IT Systems may apply. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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