Senior Export Compliance & Controls Lead

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding pension

Bonus up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + holidays

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Export Compliance Lead to oversee export control obligations across programmes. You will advise on regulatory aspects of transfer of controlled items and supervise licence applications, reporting to Transport Manager within the Transport Team.

The role requires UK residence, SC clearance eligibility, and a strong background in export control policies and investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent business experience.
• ECOP ITAR/EAR certificates or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Detailed experience of export control laws and regulations.
• Experience of conducting effective investigations and audits.
• Subject matter expert to support export control enquiries.
• Knowledge of government policy on import-export/export control.

Responsibilities

• Navigate UK Strategic Export Control Lists to determine if products require an export licence.
• Provide authoritative advice to projects and managers on transport and import/export.
• Interface with Regulators or external authorities as needed.
• Make export licence applications and apply licence conditions.
• Assure transport arrangements through audits, inspections, and self-assessments; contribute to CBTs and training on export control.

Skills

Export controls knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder advisory

Project collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent

ECOP ITAR Certificate

ECOP EAR Certificate

Export control laws experience

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Export Compliance Lead to oversee export control obligations across programmes. You will advise on regulatory aspects of transfer of controlled items and supervise licence applications, reporting to Transport Manager within the Transport Team.

The role requires UK residence, SC clearance eligibility, and a strong background in export control policies and investigations.