Trade Compliance Manager

Carbon 60; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60 is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to lead export control and regulatory compliance across multiple UK sites. You will develop and maintain programmes, oversee licensing activities, and provide expert guidance on UK, US and international trade rules to senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in high-technology sectors, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK and US export control regulations.
• Experience implementing and managing trade compliance programmes.
• Experience with export licensing, jurisdiction and classification reviews.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of trade compliance programmes across multiple UK sites.
• Ensure export control processes and compliance controls are embedded within operations.
• Manage export licensing activities, reviews, denied party screening and record-keeping.
• Provide guidance on UK, US and international trade regulations and updates to stakeholders.
• Support internal audits, investigations and corrective action programmes.
• Deliver export compliance training and promote a strong compliance culture.
• Drive process improvements while maintaining regulatory standards.

Skills

Export controls knowledge

Trade compliance programme experience

Export licensing experience

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP GTS

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Trade Compliance Manager

Location: Multiple UK sites (Shipley, Presteigne and Lincoln). Hybrid working available (minimum 3 days office-based). Relocation support may be considered for a fully office-based candidate. Limited UK and international travel required.

About the Company

A global high-technology engineering organisation delivering advanced products and solutions across sectors including aerospace, defence, industrial automation, environmental monitoring, electronics, maritime technologies, energy, medical devices and scientific research.

The Role

Reporting to the UK Trade Compliance leadership team, the Trade Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing export control and trade compliance activities across several UK business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of trade compliance programmes, policies, procedures and automated systems across multiple UK sites.
• Ensure effective export control processes and compliance controls are embedded within business operations.
• Manage export licensing activities, jurisdiction and classification reviews, denied party screening, technology transfer controls, transaction due diligence and record-keeping requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on UK, US and international trade compliance regulations and communicate regulatory updates to key stakeholders.
• Support internal audits, investigations and corrective action programmes.
• Deliver export compliance training and promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
• Drive process improvements while maintaining regulatory compliance standards.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of UK and US export control regulations.
• Experience implementing and managing trade compliance programmes.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within a high-technology, aerospace or defence environment.
• Degree qualified or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with SAP GTS and Microsoft Office applications; SharePoint experience beneficial.

Key Skills & Experience

• Background in defence, aerospace or other highly regulated technology sectors.
• Experience managing projects, programmes and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of UK Military List, Dual-Use controls, ITAR, EAR and international sanctions frameworks.
• Experience with export licensing, end-user/end-use assessments and global trade compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Able to manage complex workloads and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

This role involves access to export-controlled information and applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export control authorisations. The organisation places a strong emphasis on integrity, ethical conduct and regulatory compliance.