Trade Compliance Officer

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Officer to join their team. The role entails researching and monitoring sanctions, classifying hardware and software under export regulations, and supporting customs clearance. Candidates must have a strong background in trade compliance with excellent stakeholder management skills and attention to detail. This is a significant opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Trade Compliance Officer with expertise in national and international regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of UK export licensing, ITAR, and EAR.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and monitor sanctions from UK, US, UN, and OSCE.
• Classify hardware and software under UK and US regulations.
• Support customs clearance and documentation accuracy.
• Develop policies, processes, and training programs.

Skills

Trade compliance expertise

Knowledge of customs regulations

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or business

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity an experienced Trade Compliance Officer to join the team. This position offers a significant opportunity for the successful person to come in and grow their role.

Responsibilities

• Sanctions: Research and monitor UK, US, UN, and OSCE sanctions; conduct party screening; keep policies and training up to date.
• Export Control: Classify hardware, software, and technology under UK and US regulations (EAR, ITAR); Assist with export licence applications, end‑user undertakings, and reporting; Stay current with changes to UK Export Control Act and US EAR/ITAR rules.
• Customs: Determine tariff/commodity codes and valuation methods; Support customs clearance, documentation accuracy, and record‑keeping; Review import/export entries and liaise with brokers for corrections.
• Compliance Support: Help develop policies, processes, and training programs; Assist with internal audits and respond to inquiries from HMRC and US agencies.

Qualifications

• Experienced Trade Compliance Officer with expertise in national and international customs, export control, and sanctions regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of UK export licensing, hardware, software and technology ratings, US ITAR and US EAR.
• Collaborative team player with excellent inter‑personal skills and effective stakeholder management.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in working with MS Office.

Desirable Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law or business and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience in delivering training.
• Experience in developing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Providing risk management recommendations.

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2‑stage interview process.

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.