A leading defence business is currently recruiting for a Trade / Export Compliance Officer based in the Edinburgh area on a full-time, permanent basis (hybrid working, 1-2 days onsite per week).
Role
Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer
Type
Permanent
Location
Edinburgh (hybrid working, 1-2 days onsite per week)
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + benefits
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure accurate record-keeping in line with company procedures to comply with HMRC and DBT regulations.
2. Manage the re-export of imported goods under Customs control to discharge financial liabilities.
3. Collaborate with project teams to meet Export Control and Trade Compliance requirements for equipment, technology, and data, in accordance with UK and international export authorisations.
4. Support and prepare for internal and external audits related to Export Control and Trade Compliance.
5. Advise project teams on compliance with UK Export Control laws and internal policies, including identifying suitable export licences and securing necessary authorisations such as MOD Form 680s and End User Undertakings.
6. Submit and manage export licence applications via SPIRE to the UK Department for Business & Trade's Export Control Joint Unit (DBT-ECJU).
7. Handle MOD Form 680 applications and liaise with the MoD to obtain required approvals.
8. Provide expert advice on accurate Commodity List Classifications and Export Control Ratings.
9. Guide Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) on licensing and customs issues, ensuring compliance throughout project delivery.
10. Support planning and management of export licensing and customs matters with technical expertise.
11. Ensure proper handling of imports, including record-keeping and timely import clearance instructions to freight agents.
12. Manage export documentation and clearance, ensuring correct export licences and customs procedures are followed in systems like SAP.
13. Support export processes by providing timely and accurate documentation and instructions to shipping teams.
Key Skills and Experience
1. Proven experience in a Trade / Export Compliance role, preferably within the Aerospace/Defence sector.
2. Extensive knowledge of UK & US export regulations (ITAR, EAR).
3. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to support decision-making based on international trade knowledge.
4. Eligibility to gain UK SC clearance.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.
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