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A global leading defence business are currently recruiting for a Trade / Export Compliance Officer based in Buckinghamshire area on a fulltime permanent (hybrid working).

Role - Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer

Type - Permanent

Location - Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)

Salary - up to C.£50,000 (DOE) + benefits

Key responsibilities for Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer and will not be limited to:

Timely processing of UK export licencing applications including OGELs, OIELs, and SIELs.
Interface with UK authorities on licence applications/queries (HMRC/BIS/ECJU).
Monitor applicable regulations for changes to embargoed and sanctioned countries and parties and the wider regulatory environment, understanding their impact to business.
Provision of training with the Export Compliance Manager to ensure that key personnel are fully aware of their responsibilities in respect of import and export controls including ITAR.
Act as a mentor/coach to new and inexperienced team members.
Working with the business to ensure UK defence requirements and exhibition clearances are in place to meet business requirements.
Maintain accurate records of all export transactions on the group Export Control Database.
Overall accountability of internal policies and procedures relating to import/export compliance, ITAR, EAR, and Dual Use regulations, ensuring business adherence where applicable.
Lead internal and external compliance audits working with the Export Compliance Manager.
Support internal and external parties with applications and management of US export authorisations, TAAs, MLAs, and licences.
Liaising with internal and external customers/agencies to ensure trade compliance and allow business objectives to be met in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

Key skills and experience required for Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer job applicant and will not be limited to:

Proven experience within a Trade / Export Compliance related role, Aerospace/Defence sector is preferred
A solid understand of UK & US Export control including ITAR/EAR regulations
Eligibility to gain UK SC clearance - UK Eyes only.

To apply for this Trade Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist / Senior Trade Compliance Specialist / Export Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Specialist candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK