Trade Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

Copello is recruiting a Trade Compliance Manager in Swindon to lead the UK trade compliance programme within a Defence-focused organisation developing cutting-edge technology.

You will oversee export controls and licensing across UK, EU and US frameworks, and partner with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams to enable compliant global operations. A strong background in ITAR/EAR and risk-based guidance is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in trade compliance and export controls.
• Strong knowledge of UK export controls, ITAR and EAR.
• Experience supporting procurement and international supply chains.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Trade compliance

Export controls

UK export controls

ITAR

EAR

Sanctions

Licensing

Procurement support

International supply chain

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Trade Compliance Manager- Swindon- Permanent- £70,000- £90,000

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.

If you're ready to combine compliance expertise with innovation in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you,