Trade Compliance Manager

Copello Global; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global partners with a leading defence tech company to strengthen its UK trade compliance program.

As Trade Compliance Manager you will lead the framework, manage licenses and provide risk-based advice to stakeholders across the supply chain, enabling compliant global operations while supporting rapid growth.

This role is based in Swindon, UK, offering exposure to defence, security, space and digital sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade compliance in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of UK export controls, ITAR and EAR.
• Experience supporting procurement and international supply chains.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with risk-based advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK trade compliance framework.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU and US export regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable compliant global operations.
• Manage export licensing, classification, sanctions screening, end-user controls.

Skills

Trade compliance

Export controls

ITAR

EAR

Sanctions licensing

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory risk advice

Job description

Copello are partnering with one of the most exciting new companies in Defence to find their next Trades Compliance Manager...

Join an innovative organisation developing cutting-edge technology across Defence, Security, Space and Digital. Working at the forefront of autonomous systems and AI, you'll play a key role in enabling global operations that protect people, support critical infrastructure and deliver real-world impact.

We're looking for an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to lead our UK trade compliance programme and support our rapidly growing engineering, manufacturing and international supply chain operations.

What you'll do

As the UK trade compliance expert, you'll:

• Lead and develop the UK trade compliance framework.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU and US export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to enable compliant, efficient global operations.
• Manage export licensing, classification, sanctions screening and end-user controls.
• Develop practical policies, processes and training that support innovation while managing regulatory risk.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to drive best practice across the business.

What we're looking for

You’ll bring:

• Experience in trade compliance, export controls or international trade within a regulated industry such as aerospace, defence, electronics or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK export controls, ITAR, EAR, sanctions and licensing requirements.
• Experience supporting procurement and international supply chains.
• The confidence to influence stakeholders and provide practical, risk-based advice in a fast-paced environment.