Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist

Matchtech Group; Bierton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group invites applications for a skilled Trade Compliance Officer in Buckinghamshire, offering hybrid working. You will manage export classifications, licensing and screening processes to ensure UK/EU compliance across a defence/aerospace portfolio.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK export controls, ITAR/EAR, ERP systems and stakeholder collaboration across functions. This is a permanent position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence/aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of UK import/export legislation for military/defence products.
• Experience with US ITAR/EAR and their impact on UK-based organisations.
• Experience with export licensing, classification activities and trade compliance processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and compliance databases.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Exposure to UK and international trade compliance regulations across a complex product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Maintain export classifications within the ERP system with data accuracy.
• Update ERP records with export information, including licences and export approvals.
• Conduct supplier and customer screening activities per trade compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK export control legislation and associated regulatory requirements.
• Support ECJU and HMRC audits, compliance reviews and site visits.
• Assist with compliance relating to ITAR, EAR and Dual-Use regulations.
• Provide guidance to purchasing, engineering, commercial, project management on import/export matters.
• Maintain import/export registers and documentation for audits and regulatory needs.
• Support trade compliance activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for trade compliance queries.
• Support the TC Manager and wider compliance team.

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an Trade Compliance Officer has arisen to join a leading defence and aerospace organisation. Working as part of an established Trade Compliance function, you'll play a key role in supporting import and export activities, ensuring adherence to UK and US trade regulations, and providing expert guidance across the business.

This position offers the opportunity to become a recognised point of contact for trade compliance matters, working closely with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies across multiple UK sites.

Role - Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist

Location - Buckinghamshire (hybrid working available)

Type - Permanent position

Salary - £40,000-£50,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist role and not be limited to:

• Maintain export classifications within the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Update ERP records with relevant export information, including licence selection and export approvals to support business delivery and revenue forecasts.
• Conduct supplier and customer screening activities in line with trade compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK export control legislation and associated regulatory requirements.
• Support ECJU and HMRC audits, compliance reviews and site visits, ensuring records and documentation are maintained to the required standard.
• Assist with compliance activities relating to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Dual-Use regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to purchasing, engineering, commercial, project management and other business functions on import and export compliance matters.
• Maintain import and export registers, ensuring all documentation is retained in accordance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support trade compliance activities throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial commercial discussions through to final delivery.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees requiring guidance on trade compliance issues and queries.
• Support the TC Manager and wider compliance team with ongoing business and regulatory requirements.

Key skills and experience required for the Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist role and not limited to:

• Previous experience working within the defence, aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of UK import and export legislation relating to military, defence or controlled products.
• Working knowledge of US ITAR and EAR regulations and their impact on UK-based organisations.
• Experience supporting export licensing, classification activities and trade compliance processes.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping and documentation management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems and compliance-related databases.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to non-specialists.
• Exposure to UK and international trade compliance regulations across a complex product portfolio.

To apply for this International Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist / Import & Export Compliance Officer / Export Control Officer / Export Compliance Officer / International Trade Officer role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be capable of obtaining any required security clearances