At Leonardo, we are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
As a Trade Compliance Specialist you will work within our Trade Compliance department to support the management of aspects relating to UK Export Control and Trade Compliance. You will be part of a team which provides a business support service, including advice and guidance, to Leonardo's Edinburgh business operations and functions to ensure the business remains compliant with UK and other relevant trade control laws and regulations.
The role may involve some national travel and possibly international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure record keeping is in accordance with company procedures to comply with HMRC and DBT regulations.
* Processing of re-exports of imported goods under Customs control to ensure financial liabilities can be discharged.
* Work with Project Teams and functions to ensure that Export Control and Trade Compliance aspects of Equipment and Technology (including data) are properly managed by IPTs in compliance with UK and Foreign export authorisations.
* Support preparations for internal/external audits relating to Export Control and Trade Compliance matters.
* Provide advice and guidance to Project Teams to ensure compliance with UK Export Control regulations, as well as conforming with internal corporate policies and procedures.
* UK Export Licensing: Submission and management of Export Licence applications to the UK Department for Business & International Trade Export Control Joint Unit (“DBT-ECJU”) via SPIRE.
* Submission, where required, of MoD Form 680 (“F680”) applications to UK MoD via SPIRE and liaison with UK MoD in order to secure approvals consistent with the company requirements.
* Undertake specialist work and provide professional advice and make recommendations to Project Teams (“IPTs”) to support their effectiveness to ensure Commodity List Classification (CLC)/ Export Control Ratings are in place to support compliance with UK Export regulations.
* Ensure the IPTs achieve clear guidance on licensing and customs matters in order to secure outputs to time.
* Contribute at all stages of the IPTs delivery to ensure that compliance is taken into account and adhered to at all stages.
* Proactively contribute to planning and management through the application of technical expertise of export licensing and customs management.
* Import Control: Ensure the correct processing of imported goods in accordance with the relevant Customs Authorisations, including associated record keeping and periodic reporting to HMRC.
* Export Control and related customs procedures: Process export notifications and requests, providing the business with accurate export documentation.
* Support and prepare for internal and external audits.
Minimum Requirements:
* Experienced export control/trade compliance practitioner with detailed knowledge of UK Export Licensing, including Trade Controls.
* Good working knowledge of foreign import/export regulations, particularly EU Member States and the US ITAR and US EAR.
* Strong interpersonal/influencing skills to support decision-making based on credible knowledge of International Trade.
* Good all-round computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
* Awareness of, and general familiarity with, SAP ERP (ECC6 or S4/HANA).
* Good understanding of trade compliance considerations for international support programmes within the aerospace, defence and security sector.
Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance.
Life at Leonardo: With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities.
What We Can Offer You:
* Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
* Hybrid working: The role may be a mixture of home-based and onsite.
* Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach allows employees to make choices appropriate for them.
* Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses.
* Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.
* Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 12 flexi days.
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