Job Description
As a Trade Compliance Specialist you will work within our Trade Compliance department to support the management of aspects relating to UK Export Control and Trade Compliance. You will be part of a team that provides a business support service, including advice and guidance, to Leonardo's Luton business operations to ensure compliance with UK and other relevant trade control laws and regulations.
The role may involve some national travel and possibly international travel and will be a hybrid arrangement, mixing on‑site and home working.
What You'll Do as a Trade Compliance Specialist
* Ensure record keeping is in accordance with company procedures to comply with HMRC and DBT regulations.
* Process re‑exports of imported goods under Customs control to ensure financial liabilities can be discharged.
* Work with Project Teams and functions to ensure that Export Control and Trade Compliance aspects of equipment and technology (including data) are properly managed by IPTs in compliance with UK and foreign export authorisations.
* Support preparations for internal and external audits relating to Export Control and Trade Compliance matters.
* Provide advice and guidance to Project Teams to ensure compliance with UK Export Control regulations and internal corporate policies. This includes advising the internal business of the most appropriate and valid UK export licences and required authorisations (e.g. MOD Form 680s, End User Undertakings, and other government permissions).
* Submit and manage Export Licence applications to the UK Department for Business & International Trade Export Control Joint Unit (“DBT‑ECJU”) via SPIRE / LITE to ensure licences meet company requirements.
* Submit MoD Form 680 (“F680”) applications to UK MoD via SPIRE / LITE and liaise to secure approvals consistent with company requirements.
* Undertake specialist work and provide professional advice to support Commodity List Classification (CLC)/Export Control Ratings for compliance.
* Ensure the IPTs receive clear guidance on licensing and customs matters to secure outputs on time.
* Contribute at all stages of IPT delivery to ensure compliance is adhered to.
* Plan and manage export licensing and customs processes with technical expertise.
* Ensure correct processing of imported goods in accordance with Customs Authorisations, including record keeping and periodic reporting to HMRC. Provide import clearance instructions to freight agents to enable prompt customs clearance and delivery to the business. Process internal reports and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
* Process export notifications and requests, providing accurate export documentation and assigning appropriate export licences and customs procedures within company systems (currently SAP). Provide export clearance documentation and instructions to the Shipping team.
* Support and prepare for internal and external audits.
What You'll Bring
* Experience as an export control/trade compliance practitioner with detailed knowledge of UK Export Licensing, including Trade Controls.
* Good working knowledge of foreign import/export regulations, particularly EU Member States, US ITAR/EAR, including US ITAR Agreements and General Correspondence/Retransfer requests under US and other export control regulations; and UK/EU Customs regulations.
* Presentation skills to deliver training.
* Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls such as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, potentially requiring the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
* Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
* Employer‑contributed pension scheme with up to 15% contribution.
* Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks that champion inclusion and diversity.
* Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
* Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Financial reward for referrals through the referral programme.
* Flexible benefits package up to £500 annually, covering private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.
* Flexible hours with hybrid working options. Part‑time arrangements may be discussed.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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