Job Description Summary

Job Description

• As directed by the Senior Leader UK maintain registration for and accurate use of UK Open General Export Licences (OGELs) Open Individual Export Licences (OIELs) and MOD F680 security approvals at GEA to include annual submission of Open Licence Returns. Manage these and all Standard Individual Export Licence (SIEL) requests via the UK Government SPIRE / LITE application. Using knowledge of the GE Aerospace business and UK export controls provide advice to business stakeholders regarding licence selection to meet requirements of GEAs business strategy.
• Collaborate with all military programs at GEA Cheltenham and where required other UK sites to create and maintain Export Licence Plans for each.
• Lead ITC activities at GEA Cheltenham acting as lead responder to all Trade Compliance requests.
• Collaborate with all military programs at GEA Cheltenham and where required other UK sites to maintain valid and accurate end user documentation from customers as required and in accordance with UK OGEL OIEL and SIEL authorisations.
• Advise GEA program teams on use of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) authorisations.
• Collaborate with US ITC team and external customer or supplier authorisation holders to ensure appropriate coverage is in place.
• Promote awareness of export compliance requirements through GEA; establish collaborative relationships with site contacts and other disciplines.
• Manage the ITC elements of Cheltenhams GTM (Global Trade Management) system.
• Support the development of this and other ERP systems at GEA ensuring the system criteria for export licences are robust and safeguard site compliance.
• Train all program users who assign UK and US export licences to transactions; manage and audit GTM access register.
• Produce monthly audit reports for all export-controlled transactions at GEA Cheltenham.
• Submit all findings to Senior Leader ITC UK and Senior Director - Global Trade Compliance Operations. Implement corrective actions as agreed.
• Submit all US Department of Commerce (DoC) licence requests for GEA via the US Government SNAP-R application.
• Advise program teams on use of these and DoC Exceptions to maintain compliance with US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) re-export rules.
• With support from UK ITC team create and deliver appropriate UK and US Licence Use training for all Program managers at GEA.
• Manage ITC travel authorisations at GEA Cheltenham as required in collaboration with site Security and Compliance teams.
• Support all programs at GEA with export queries and with implementation of changes as a result of export or sanction regulation change.
• As directed by the Senior Leader UK ITC undertake special projects and support other compliance program continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Well-rounded experience in International Trade Compliance.
• Previous experience in the management of compliance with U.S. export control and sanctions regulations outside of the U.S.
• Previous experience in the management of compliance with UK export controls and sanctions.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt and grow in an expanding organisation.
• Commitment to compliance and integrity.
• Ability to collaborate among all levels of the ITC organisation and business.
• Ability to learn export control and sanctions regulations in new markets.
• Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders.

Desired qualifications

• Degree qualification.
• Previous experience in building networks.
• Strong time management prioritisation analytical and organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Excellent customer relationship communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple initiatives both collaboratively and independently.
• Experience in international business contracts supply chain engineering or relevant discipline.
• Understanding of the process surrounding assessing jurisdiction and classification of items.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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