Trade Compliance Specialist

Experis; Fareham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Fareham (UK) seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist on a 6‑month contract. Role is hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day remote. 37 hours per week. Pay £25-£30 per hour via PAYE.

The role provides specialized expertise for export/import activities, licensing determinations, and product classification, with a focus on ITAR, EAR, OFAC and UK Military Export Controls. Strong regulatory knowledge and reporting are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Import/Export Trade Compliance procedures including ITAR, EAR, OFAC and UK Military Export Controls.
• Proficient with SAP/GTS and database tools; strong Excel skills for compliance tracking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized expertise for export/import activities and lead where appropriate.
• Assist with licensing determinations and product classification.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable export/import regulations and update management.
• Assist internal/external audits and assessments; contribute to reporting.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Import/Export Trade Compliance

ITAR/EAR/OFAC knowledge

UK Military Export Controls

US CBP Regulations

Strong communication skills

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Regulatory updates tracking

Tools

SAP/GTS

Database management tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Trade Compliance Specialist
Trade Compliance Specialist

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.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, web-browsers, SAP/GTS and database management tools
• 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
• Strong prioritization skills

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