Hybrid Trade Compliance Officer – Export Controls (UK)

Matchtech Group; Bierton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group invites applications for a skilled Trade Compliance Officer in Buckinghamshire, offering hybrid working. You will manage export classifications, licensing and screening processes to ensure UK/EU compliance across a defence/aerospace portfolio.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK export controls, ITAR/EAR, ERP systems and stakeholder collaboration across functions. This is a permanent position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence/aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of UK import/export legislation for military/defence products.
• Experience with US ITAR/EAR and their impact on UK-based organisations.
• Experience with export licensing, classification activities and trade compliance processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and compliance databases.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Exposure to UK and international trade compliance regulations across a complex product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Maintain export classifications within the ERP system with data accuracy.
• Update ERP records with export information, including licences and export approvals.
• Conduct supplier and customer screening activities per trade compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK export control legislation and associated regulatory requirements.
• Support ECJU and HMRC audits, compliance reviews and site visits.
• Assist with compliance relating to ITAR, EAR and Dual-Use regulations.
• Provide guidance to purchasing, engineering, commercial, project management on import/export matters.
• Maintain import/export registers and documentation for audits and regulatory needs.
• Support trade compliance activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for trade compliance queries.
• Support the TC Manager and wider compliance team.

Job description

Matchtech Group invites applications for a skilled Trade Compliance Officer in Buckinghamshire, offering hybrid working. You will manage export classifications, licensing and screening processes to ensure UK/EU compliance across a defence/aerospace portfolio.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK export controls, ITAR/EAR, ERP systems and stakeholder collaboration across functions. This is a permanent position with competitive benefits.