Export Control Manager

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis has operations based in the UK Europe the Middle East Asia and North America and are fully engaged in the development of the next generation of infrastructure including nuclear power and defence are looking for an Export Control Manager who will lead Export Control and Trade Compliance efforts for our the UK & Ireland business and our Nuclear business in the UK Europe and the Middle East. You will be a trusted SME and will working closely with our local Export Control Points of Contact (EPoCs) international equivalents client Export Control teams and the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).

Your role

Review current export arrangements across AtkinsRéalis and mature model in-line with the business strategy. Subsequently you will provide the oversight and expertise required to implement maintain and audit that model to ensure compliance and support the growing business needs and strategy. You will deal with Export Control queries from all parts of our nuclear sector fuel; reactor operations; new build; and decommissioning and our UK&I region principally defence and act as a key interface between stakeholders. You will provide technical guidance and interpretation of the various legislation and control lists develop training to be cascaded down throughout the business support applications for and compliance with Export licences maintain records of the licences and relevant supporting documents to ensure that the business can fulfil its regulatory record-keeping requirements.

• Act as a key interface between AtkinsRéalis our clients and the ECJU. Monitoring compliance with Export Control legislation and ensuring a consistent approach to managing Export Controls across AtkinsRéalis Nuclear EMEA.
• Lead and co-ordinate the technical assessments of technology software and goods against Export Control legislation.
• Review Export Control licence requests and determine licence routes including managing of renewals and monitoring of obligations in respect of reporting.
• Track and respond to Export Control enquiries and escalate where appropriate.
• Work with project and information management teams to advise on appropriate protocols for the management of technology in projects.
• Develop and implement specialist training on Export Controls for all personnel in a tiered approach which will be delivered via the AtkinsRéalis training platform.
• Work closely with IT Services the office of the CISO Market Directors and Export Control Leads around access decisions to AtkinsRéalis IT systems.
• Support Export Control Leads with making and managing licence applications including liaising with licence requestors and obtaining relevant end user & consignee undertakings.
• Develop and utilise information dashboards for generating reports.
• Ensure compliance with Export licence conditions periodically e.g. via a system of self-assessments and reviews to ensure execution of trade compliance standards.
• Lead the Export Control Working Group coordinate agendas meetings and actions create reports for escalation in respect of Export Controls compliance across the business.
• Review and establish process and best practice engaging with audit processes in monitoring and evaluation of export control responsibilities.

About you

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in Export Control and Trade Compliance to ensure the organisation adheres to regulatory standards.
• Experience in interpreting the IAEA dual-use list and categorising goods software and technology as subject to Export Control based on the criteria.
• Experience with US Export Controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Category 0 (Nuclear Reactor Technology) as defined in the UK Strategic Export Control List and the Nuclear Technology Note.
• Experience of large projects in the Critical National Infrastructure space (e.g. nuclear energy rail water etc.) desirable.
• Openness to acquiring knowledge about key stakeholders and gaining a deep understanding of our organisations structure values and strategic goals.
• Proven ability to build and leverage networks enhancing collaboration and facilitating smoother operational processes.
• Willingness to learn adapt and grow keeping pace with industry advancements and evolving requirements.
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances with flexibility and effective problem-solving skills.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health wellbeing financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.

Worker Type

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At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.