Job Description
A leading defence business are currently recruiting for a Trade / Export Compliance Officer based in Edinburgh area on a fulltime permanent (hybrid working, 1-2 days onsite p/week).\n\nRole - Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer \nType - Permanent\nLocation - Edinburgh (hybrid working, 1-2 days onsite p/week) \nSalary - £45,000-£60,000 (DOE) + benefits\n\nKey responsibilities for Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist and will not be limited to: \n\nEnsure accurate record-keeping in line with company procedures to comply with HMRC and DBT regulations.\nManage the re-export of imported goods under Customs control to discharge financial liabilities.\nCollaborate with project teams to ensure Export Control and Trade Compliance requirements for equipment, technology, and data are met in accordance with UK and international export authorisations.\nProvide support and preparation for both internal and external audits relating to Export Control and Trade Compliance.\nAdvise 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.\nSubmit and manage export licence applications via SPIRE to the UK Department for Business & Trade's Export Control Joint Unit (DBT-ECJU).\nHandle MOD Form 680 applications and liaise with the MoD to obtain required approvals.\nOffer expert advice to ensure Commodity List Classifications and Export Control Ratings are accurate and in place.\nGuide Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) on licensing and customs issues, ensuring compliance is embedded throughout project delivery.\nApply technical expertise to support planning and management of export licensing and customs matters.\nEnsure proper handling of imports in accordance with Customs Authorisations, including accurate record-keeping and timely import clearance instructions to freight agents.\nManage export documentation and clearance, assigning correct export licences and customs procedures in the business systems (e.g. SAP).\nSupport export processes by providing timely and accurate documentation and instructions to shipping teams.Key skills and experience required for Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist job applicant and will not be limited to:\n\nProven experience within a Trade / Export Compliance related role, Aerospace/Defence sector is preferred\nHighly experienced with both UK & US export regulations (ITAR, EAR)\nStrong interpersonal and influencing skills to support decision making based on knowledge of international trade\nEligibility to gain UK SC clearanceTo apply for this Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist / Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Senior Trade Compliance Specialist / Export Control Officer / Export Compliance Officer / Senior Export Control Officer / Senior Export Compliance Officer / Trade Control Officer / Senior Trade Control Officer / Trade Control Specialist / Senior Trade Control Specialist candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK