Export Controller & Marcoms
Location: Sandwich
Industry: Manufacturing
Type: Fixed term contract (9-12 months)
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30
We are seeking an experienced Export Controller & Marcoms Lead to join our client's well-established manufacturing company based in Sandwich, Kent.
This is a fixed term contract for approx. 9-12 months. This position is subject to SC security level clearance; to obtain this, you must have lived in the UK for 5 years or more. A valid passport & driving licence is essential to this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Export Controller:
1. Export Licensing: Handle all aspects of export control, ensuring that company orders and activities follow proper export control policies and licensing requirements.
2. Compliance: Work closely with internal teams and external authorities to maintain compliance with export regulations.
3. Customer Orders & Quotes: Manage customer orders and respond to requests for quotes (RFQs), as well as provide updates on order statuses and delivery schedules.
4. Coordination with Other Departments: Work with various teams (Sales, Operations) to ensure smooth processing of orders and timely deliveries.
Marketing Communications (MARCOM) Lead:
1. Website & Social Media Management: Keep the company website and social media updated with the latest content about the company's products, activities, and events.
2. Marketing Materials: Ensure that brochures, data sheets, and presentations are current and available.
3. Event Management: Coordinate and prepare for events, exhibitions, and demonstrations, including managing the calendar, bookings, and briefings.
4. Demo Equipment: Oversee demo equipment, ensuring it's well-maintained and ready for demonstrations and events.
5. Internal & External Communication: Promote the company and its activities both inside the company and externally.
Security Support:
1. International Visits: Manage the approval process for international visitors to the company, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
2. Record Keeping & Security Projects: Maintain records for international visits and assist in security-related projects and improvements.
Skills & Qualifications:
1. Education: A background in business, marketing, or related fields (degree or equivalent).
2. Experience: Prior experience in customer service or marketing communications is ideal. Experience with export control is a plus but not essential.
3. Skills: Strong communication skills, good with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word), detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
4. Other Requirements: A valid passport (for potential international travel) and driving license. You also need to be eligible for security clearance.
Personal Traits:
Positive, motivated, adaptable, and accountable with a focus on customer satisfaction, quality, and results.
In essence, this role combines marketing and communication tasks with export control duties, ensuring that the company complies with licensing regulations while promoting its products and activities both internally and externally. #J-18808-Ljbffr