Trade Compliance Specialist

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support management of UK export controls. You will ensure compliance with trade laws and guide operations in Edinburgh, making crucial contributions to trade compliance across departments. The role includes maintaining records, preparing licensing applications, and advising on international export regulations.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free access to mental health support

Bonus scheme eligibility

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial reward for referrals

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in export control/trade compliance practitioner required.
• Good knowledge of foreign import/export regulations, particularly US ITAR and EU.
• Good working knowledge of UK/EU Customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain accurate records for imports and exports.
• Prepare UK export licensing applications and compliance documentation.
• Advise project teams on UK and international export control requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of UK Export Licencing

Knowledge of ITAR

Knowledge of EU Customs regulations

Good computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact

Are you a Trade Compliance professional, with experience in US export controls, ITAR and UK Export Licencing and looking for a new career path in an exciting and dynamic company that has so much to offer? If this peaks your interest, then keep reading.

In this role, you will work within our Trade compliance department to support the management aspects relating to UK Export Control and Trade Compliance. As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team who provide a business support service including; advice and guidance to Leonardo's Edinburgh business operations and functions, to ensure the business remains compliant with UK and other relevant trade control laws and regulations.

As a Trade Compliance Specialist you will also:

• Support and maintain accurate and compliant records in line with HMRC and DBT regulations for imports and exports

• Support and prepare UK export licensing applications and compliance for items equipment, software, and technology

• Support and prepare foreign licensing requirements including US ITAR and US EAR / German BAFA etc

• Advise project teams on UK and international export control requirements

• Submit and track MOD Form 680s and liaise with UK MoD for approvals

• Classify goods items, software, and technology under UK Export Control regulations

• Support internal and external audits on export and trade compliance

• Provide export clearance documentation and ensure via SAP systems

This is a hybrid working role, you will need to attend our Edinburgh/Newcastle site 1-2 times a week. There may also be a requirement for some national travel as well.

The salary range for this role is £47,000 - £57,000 dependant on experience.

What you’ll bring

For this role we will be looking for:

• Experience in export control/trade compliance practitioner with - Detailed knowledge of UK Export Licencing, including Trade Controls - Good working knowledge of foreign import / export regulations, particularly EU Member States and the US ITAR and US EAR, including US ITAR Agreements and General Correspondence / Retransfer requests under US and other export control regulations - Good working knowledge of UK/EU Customs regulations.

• Good all round computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications

• Ideally good understanding of trade compliance considerations for international support programmes within the aerospace, defence and security sector but not essential

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid