Trade Compliance Lead: UK/US Export Controls (Hybrid)

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off flexi-days

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Online courses

Referral programme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an Internal Trade Control Lead to support the management and control of UK Export Control and Compliance. Based in Basildon with hybrid working, the role involves advisory services to Leonardo UK’s divisions and travel within the UK and potentially internationally.

Reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance, Electronics Division UK, you will implement control processes, assist audits, and drive standardisation across sites while collaborating with senior leadership and

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK & US strategic controls.
• Experience with regulatory audits.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent meeting organisation and record-keeping.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Implement a process for overseeing ITAR/EAR related controls.
• Lay the groundwork for external and internal audits.
• Propose standardisation across sites with tools like SAP and ProMaster.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on communications with authorities.
• Identify compliance gaps and support corrective actions.
• Monitor and update Trade Compliance policies and procedures.

Skills

Export controls knowledge

Regulatory audits experience

Interpersonal skills

Meeting management

UK driving licence

Tools

SAP

ProMaster

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an Internal Trade Control Lead to support the management and control of UK Export Control and Compliance. Based in Basildon with hybrid working, the role involves advisory services to Leonardo UK’s divisions and travel within the UK and potentially internationally.

Reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance, Electronics Division UK, you will implement control processes, assist audits, and drive standardisation across sites while collaborating with senior leadership and