Trade Compliance Manager

Copello; Marlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an International Trade Compliance Manager in Marlow, England to lead the ITC function and ensure compliance with export regulations. The role requires strong leadership and expertise in UK, EU, and US regulations to guide the team and stakeholders effectively. This position is crucial for driving process improvements and managing compliance risks.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Deep knowledge of UK, EU, and US export regulations (ITAR, EAR, UKML, etc.).
• Proactive, analytical, and confident in managing change and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ITC team, promoting accountability and ownership.
• Oversee export/import licensing and authorisations.
• Provide expert guidance on UKML, Dual-Use, ITAR, EAR, and related regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of ITC processes.
• Advise leadership on authorisation strategies and compliance risk.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Export Regulations Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Overview

Copello is working with a defence client seeking an International Trade Compliance Manager to lead and develop the ITC function, ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and US (EAR/ITAR) export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the ITC team, promoting accountability and ownership.
• Oversee export/import licensing and authorisations.
• Provide expert guidance on UKML, Dual-Use, ITAR, EAR, and related regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of ITC processes.
• Advise leadership on authorisation strategies and compliance risk.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across departments.

Experience & Skills

• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Deep knowledge of UK, EU, and US export regulations (ITAR, EAR, UKML, etc.).
• Proactive, analytical, and confident in managing change and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

For more information, please get in touch with Ella