Trade Compliance Officer
Location: Enfield
Salary: Up to £50, per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Officer to join a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated, international environment. This is a key role within the Legal & Compliance function, responsible for ensuring full adherence to UK, EU, US and international import/export regulations.
The successful candidate will act as the internal subject matter expert for trade controls, working closely with Project Teams, Engineering, Sales, Operations and Finance to embed export control and customs compliance into business processes from bid stage through to delivery.
The Role
You will manage and continuously improve the organisation's trade compliance framework, ensuring compliance with UK Export Controls, EU regulations, US EAR and ITAR requirements, and HMRC customs legislation.
This position requires strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure compliance with UK, EU and international trade regulations, including EAR and ITAR
2. Establish Commodity List Classifications (CLC), Export Control Ratings, ECCNs and Customs classifications
3. Prepare and submit export licence applications (OIELs, SIELs, OGELs, Fs, etc.)
4. Manage SPIRE/LITE administration and liaise with regulatory bodies (ECJU, HMRC, MoD, BIS, HM Treasury)
5. Conduct Denied Party Screening and manage sanctions compliance (including OFAC requirements)
6. Support project lifecycle reviews, including Sales-to-PM handovers, to address export control considerations
7. Ensure compliance with UK customs regimes (IPR, OPR, PCC) and tariff classifications
8. Conduct internal trade compliance audits and prepare reports, including draft voluntary disclosures
9. Deliver trade compliance training across the business
10. Monitor export licence usage and prepare statutory returns
11. Maintain and improve trade compliance procedures
12. Advise Development Teams on export implications of product design and component selection
13. Ensure ERP shipment processing aligns with export compliance requirements
Experience & Knowledge Required
14. 3-5 years' experience in Trade Compliance / Export Control
15. Strong working knowledge of UK Export Licensing and Trade Controls
16. Experience with EU customs regulations and US ITAR / EAR
17. Understanding of export documentation including TAAs, GCs, DSP-5, US Commerce Licences, OGELs, OIELs, SIELs and F
18. Familiarity with sanctions regimes and Denied Party Screening processes
19. Experience within Defence or another highly regulated industry desirable
20. Good understanding of international logistics and shipping compliance
Skills & Competencies
21. High degree of integrity and professional judgement
22. Strong analytical and investigative mindset
23. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
24. Ability to influence and guide stakeholders across multiple departments
25. Confident delivering training and compliance presentations
26. Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Qualifications
27. Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Management or related field preferred
28. International Trade or Export Compliance certifications advantageous