Strategic Export Controls Lead

ES Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% Pension Contributions

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

ES Recruit is seeking an experienced Export Control and Compliance Officer to advise across a complex engineering environment in Manchester. You will shape the programme, guide senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with UK export licensing, sanctions and ITAR/EAR where applicable.

The role requires hands-on classification, licence submissions through LITE, and collaboration with technical and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Export Control or International trade compliance.
• Experience within highly regulated Manufacturing or Engineering sector such as Defence, Aerospace.
• SC Clearance OR Eligibility to pass SC Clearance.
• Knowledge of UK export laws, licensing and sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Export Control Compliance Programme, acting as the principal adviser on export controls, licensing requirements, sanctions and relevant international trade regulations.
• Classify military, dual-use, software and technology against UK Strategic Export Control Lists, assessing technology transfers, end users, end use and destination risks.
• Prepare, submit and administer export licences through LITE, including OGELs, OIELs and SIELs, while maintaining accurate records and liaising with ECJU, HMRC and other regulatory authorities.
• Manage sanctions and denied-party screening, support customs compliance and advise on UK export legislation alongside US ITAR and EAR requirements where applicable.
• Develop policies and procedures, deliver compliance training, conduct audits and monitoring, investigate potential breaches and support wider ethics, anti-bribery, third-party due diligence and compliance activities.

Skills

Export Control

International trade compliance

Regulatory affairs

LITE

SPIRE

SC Clearance Eligibility

Tools

LITE

SPIRE

Job description

ES Recruit is seeking an experienced Export Control and Compliance Officer to advise across a complex engineering environment in Manchester. You will shape the programme, guide senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with UK export licensing, sanctions and ITAR/EAR where applicable.

The role requires hands-on classification, licence submissions through LITE, and collaboration with technical and commercial teams.