Global Trade Compliance Manager - Remote UK

Morgan Advanced Materials; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company is looking for a Global Trade Compliance Manager to oversee compliance operations across EMEA and Australia. This remote-based role requires strong knowledge of UK and EU regulations, with responsibility for developing compliance training and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience and excellent communication skills, with a Bachelor’s degree. Limited travel is expected to company sites.

Benefits

Autonomous work environment

Flexibility in role

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in import/export controls.
• Experience managing trade compliance operations in multi-site organizations.
• Strong proficiency in UK and EU trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the global trade compliance program.
• Act as SME on UK and EU export control laws.
• Advise stakeholders on compliance strategies.

Skills

UK and EU trade regulations

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

Overview

Global Trade Compliance Manager

Location: Remote, UKContract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a self-starting trade compliance expert ready to own and influence a global function?We are seeking a highly skilled Global Trade Compliance Manager to join our international team. This is a sole-contributor role with a broad remit covering EMEA, Australia, and Asia where you’ll take ownership of our trade compliance operations, collaborate across global teams, and ensure adherence to UK, EU, U.S., and applicable trade regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in autonomous roles, enjoys problem-solving, and has the capability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

About the Role

As Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will:

• Lead and administer our global trade compliance program, ensuring best-in-class processes and adherence to all relevant regulations
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on UK and EU export control laws, with working knowledge of U.S. and other global regulations
• Advise and influence stakeholders, operationalizing compliance strategies across technical, commercial, legal, and logistics functions
• Manage day-to-day trade operations including denied party screening, license applications, item classifications, and compliance documentation
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training to internal teams, embedding best practices across sites and functions
• Conduct compliance assessments and support audits, closing out any corrective actions and driving process improvements
• Lead or support cross-functional projects, leveraging project management and Six Sigma skills to improve efficiency and reduce risk

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ experience in import/export controls
• Strong proficiency in UK and EU trade regulations, with experience navigating U.S. and global trade rules
• Proven experience in managing trade compliance operations in multi-site or multi-national organizations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – able to influence and guide teams across functions
• Highly self-motivated, analytical, and adaptable, with the ability to solve complex problems independently
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to company sites

Desirable:

• Project Management or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Visio
• Prior exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional trade compliance environments

Why Join Us?

• Take full ownership of the trade compliance function for EMEA and Australia
• Operate in a global business where your expertise shapes operational success
• Autonomous and flexible role – remote-based in the UK with limited travel
• Collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities to influence strategy and process improvements

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1