Export & Trade Compliance Manager
Hours: Full-Time, Office Based Monday–Friday
Competitive salary + 10% bonus + Healthcare + 6% Pension
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected UK advanced materials manufacturer at a pivotal moment in its growth.
Now part of a larger, well-established US group, the business is benefiting from significant investment, international expansion and long-term commitment to growth. For an experienced Export & Trade Compliance professional, this is an exceptional time to join and make a real impact within a technically advanced, fast-moving and quality-driven environment.
The Opportunity
As Export & Trade Compliance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring full compliance with UK, European and US export control and trade regulations across a multi-site international manufacturing group. Reporting at senior level, you will be the go-to expert for export compliance, advising leadership and working cross-functionally to protect the business while enabling continued growth.
This role will suit someone with exceptional attention to detail, strong regulatory knowledge and the confidence to operate with authority in a dynamic, customer-focused organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the lead officer for export control and trade compliance across the group
* Ensure compliance with UK Dual-Use controls, EU regulations, and US EAR / ITAR requirements
* Manage export control licensing, monitoring, auditing and reporting
* Provide clear guidance and advice to Directors on compliance policies and procedures
* Ensure compliance with supplier-imposed export requirements
* Support supplier due diligence, audit and ethical sourcing requirements
About You
You will be highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a regulated technical environment. You will enjoy problem-solving, researching complex regulations and working collaboratively across teams and borders.
Ideally, you will have:
* Strong knowledge of UK, EU and US trade compliance and export control regulations
* Experience with Dual-Use controls, EAR and/or ITAR
* Experience within composites, carbon fibre or similar advanced materials would be highly advantageous
* Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A proactive, self-motivated and pragmatic approach
Why Join Now?
* Be part of a specialist UK manufacturer with a global footprint
* Backed by a larger US parent company investing for long-term growth
* Influence and visibility at senior leadership level
* Technically interesting products and markets
* Agile, fast-paced and collaborative culture
Apply Now to find out more!!