Job Description:
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 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
In this role, you will work within our Trade compliance department to support the management aspects relating to UK Export Control and Trade Compliance. As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team who provide 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 salary range for this role is £47,000 to £57,500 per year.
The role may involve some national travel and possibly international travel.
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 to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
* Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion.
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
* Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses and LinkedIn Learning.
* Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.
For a full list of our benefits, please visit our website here.
The opportunity:
In your role as a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will provide support to enable prompt customs clearance and delivery of goods to the customer.
What you will do as Trade Compliance Specialist:
* 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 are properly managed.
* 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.
* UK Export Licensing: Submission and management of Export Licence applications to the UK Department for Business & International Trade Export Control Joint Unit.
* Submission of MoD Form 680 applications to UK MoD via SPIRE and liaise with UK MoD for approvals.
* Undertake specialist work and provide professional advice to Project Teams to support compliance with UK Export regulations.
* Ensure the IPTs achieve clear guidance on licensing and customs matters.
* Contribute at all stages of the IPTs delivery to ensure compliance is adhered to.
* Proactively contribute to planning and management through the application of technical expertise.
* Import Control: Ensure correct processing of imported goods in accordance with Customs Authorisations.
* Export Control and related customs procedures: Process export notifications and requests, providing accurate export documentation.
* Support and prepare for internal and external audits.
What we need from you:
* Experienced export control/trade compliance practitioner with detailed knowledge of UK Export Licensing.
* Good working knowledge of foreign import/export regulations, particularly EU Member States and the US ITAR and US EAR.
* Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
* Strong influencing skills to support decision-making.
* Good all-round computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
* Meeting management skills.
Ideally, you will have:
* Awareness of SAP ERP.
* 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. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
Life at Leonardo:
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people.
Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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