Trade Compliance Manager

Executive Network Group; Wellington Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major manufacturing business in England is seeking an experienced International Trade Compliance Manager to lead compliance with UK, EU, and US export regulations. You will oversee licensing, training, and process improvements while collaborating with internal departments. This role offers a competitive salary, generous pension, and additional benefits in a growing international firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Performance-related bonus

Medical insurance

Additional fringe benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, or Export/Import Management.
• Proficiency in international shipping processes and export declarations.
• Ability to maintain and audit internal trade compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations for oversees trade.
• Oversee export/import licensing and provide expert guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes.

Skills

Knowledge of UK, EU, and US export regulations

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive compliance management

Job description

Overview

Technical Network has been retained with a major manufacturing business who are 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

• Ensure business compliance for all oversees trade activity in line with ITAR and EAR regulations and dual use strategic export control lists.
• Maintain ITC processes, promoting accountability and ownership.
• Oversee export/import licensing and authorisations. Provide expert guidance & training 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

• Applications are sought from experienced Trade Compliance or Customs Compliance or Export/ Import Management professionals with knowledge of UK, EU, and US export regulations (ITAR, EAR, UKML, etc.).
• Knowledge of export & import regulations, international shipping processes, export declarations, invoicing
• Maintain, develop & audit internal trade compliance processes & procedures
• Proactive, analytical, and confident in managing change and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trade Compliance or Customs Manager to be part of an established business with a strong & secure sales plan. With the backing a major international engineering and manufacturing group, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business. In return our client is offering an excellent salary, generous pension, performance related bonus, medical insurance plus additional fringe benefits.

Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion (url removed)

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