Trade Compliance Specialist

Undisclosed; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The role is based in Fareham with a hybrid pattern: four days in the office and one day remote. This is a 6‑month contract, 37 hours per week, paying £25‑£30 per hour PAYE.

You will provide specialized expertise in Trade Compliance for export and import activities, support licensing applications, and ensure proper classification of products in line with regulations. You will also assist audits, prepare reports, and support management with regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Import/Export Trade Compliance procedures (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, US CBP).
• UK Military Export Controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Specialized expertise for Trade Compliance export/import activities and licensing determinations; may lead export/import activities.
• Maintain knowledge of export/import regulations and provide updates to management; ensure government reports are up to date.
• Assist with internal or external audits and assessments as directed by Trade Compliance Management.
• Participate in the creation of reports or records.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

ITAR

EAR

OFAC

UK Military Export Controls

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

The location of the role is Fareham (4 days per week in the office, 1 day remote).

The duration of the contract is 6 months. 37 hours per week.

The pay rate on offer is £25 - £30 per hour (via PAYE).

Key accountabilities of the role

• Provides specialized expertise for Trade Compliance export and import activities, may act as a lead in export / import activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Assisting with licensing determinations and applications. Gathering information to ensure the proper jurisdiction, determination and classification of products.
• Maintains working knowledge of all applicable export/import regulations, providing updates to management regarding current and pending compliance regulation initiatives and legislation that may affect company business, ensuring various reports with government agencies are kept up to date as required by regulations.
• Assists with internal or external audits and assessments as directed by Trade Compliance Management.
• Participates in the creation of reports or records.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Key skills and experience

• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export Trade Compliance procedures, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and US Customs and Border Protection Regulations. Also knowledge and experience with UK Military Export Controls.
• Ability to coordinate activities for a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to recognize and solve typical problems and select solutions from established options
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task