Trade Compliance Officer

Thales; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Car cash allowance

28 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thales in Cheadle is looking for a Trade Compliance professional to join their team. The role involves managing trade compliance responsibilities, ensuring adherence to UK and US export regulations, and liaising with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have at least 1-3 years of experience in import/export controls, a relevant degree, and the ability to work independently. This position also requires security clearance and offers benefits like a performance-related bonus, car cash allowance, and 28 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years import/export controls experience.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders on trade compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal stakeholders in trade compliance.
• Review and approve trade compliance documentation.
• Apply for UK and US export approvals.

Skills

Knowledge of UK and US export regulations

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Associated degree (law/international business/engineering)

Job description

Primary purpose of the job

A member of the Trade Compliance (TC) Team, reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance, and responsible for ensuring that the Domain(s)/GBU(s)’ s objectives are met in compliance with international trade control laws, regulations and policies, in particular those related to UK and US export controls and UK Customs.

Key tasks and accountabilities

• People Management Responsibility: Day to day responsibility for managing internal stakeholders within the Domain(s)/BGU(s) that the TC Team is responsible for. Some interaction with external stakeholders.
• General: Advise the relevant key stakeholders on the trade compliance requirements for imports and exports.
• Contribute as a key user to the implementation of the local Trade Compliance policies, processes & tools.
• Support awareness and training sessions.
• Review or create and where necessary approve all trade compliance documentation/requests e.g. CECCs, ICECCs, End User Statements, DSP5s and other supplier licenses, TAAs, MLAs Sales Order/Contracts and Purchase Orders/Subcontracts/Purchase Agreements, Commercial Invoices, Instructions for Freight Forwarders/ Customs Brokers, MSS Data Report, to establish trade compliance requirements and to ensure all relevant information has been included.
• Apply for UK export approvals, ensuring that End User Statements, F680 approval etc. are in place.
• Apply for US EAR licenses, using SNAP-R and liaise with Thales US to apply for appropriate DDTC approvals.
• Liaise with Thales internal functions to ensure US export legislation is implemented correctly, including guidance for Technology Control Plans, US export approvals, re-transfer authorisations etc.
• Undertake appropriate checks for ITAR material (US suppliers) and DSP’s.
• Manage the return of any temporary imports to meet international customs & licensing requirements.
• Manage customs authorisations and renewals.
• Secure export controls with record keeping and reporting.

Technical & Professional Skills

• A reasonable knowledge and experience with the UK and US export regulations (ITAR and EAR) and the UK customs regulations.

Preferred

• Experience of working in defence and/or dual-use sectors.
• Some EU Export Controls knowledge.

Education & Qualifications

• Associated degree preferred (e.g. law/international business/engineering).
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years import / export controls experience.

Personality / Behaviours

• Can work independently, with some supervision from time to time.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Should have a strong sense of integrity.
• Performance-related bonus (grade dependent).
• Car cash allowance (grade dependent).
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 – delete if not applicable to the BL.
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata).
• 24 hours volunteering paid for.
• Life cover.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.