Trade Compliance Officer - Export Control / ITAR / EAR
Defence / Aerospace Sector

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Officer with strong Export Control experience to join a leading engineering and defence technology organisation.

This is a hands-on role focused on UK export licensing, ITAR/EAR compliance, customs regulations, and regulatory interface. You will act as the subject matter expert for export control matters across Engineering, Projects, Sales and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare and submit UK export licence applications (OGEL, OIEL, SIEL, F680)

* Manage SPIRE / LITE administration and ECJU liaison

* Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, ECCN classification and DDTC requirements

* Conduct Denied Party Screening and sanctions checks (OFAC)

* Support internal and external export control audits

* Advise on customs regimes (IPR, OPR, PCC) and HS classification

* Deliver export control training across the business

* Draft voluntary disclosures where required

Requirements:

* Proven experience in Export Control / Trade Compliance

* Strong knowledge of UK Export Licensing and ECJU processes

* Practical ITAR and EAR experience

* ECCN classification expertise

* Defence, aerospace or controlled technology background

* Experience preparing complex licence applications

This role would suit a Trade Compliance Specialist, Export Control Officer, Export Compliance Officer or International Trade Compliance professional seeking ownership and regulatory exposure within a technically advanced environment.

Apply now if you have hands-on export licensing experience within defence or aerospace and are looking to take full operational ownership of trade compliance activities