Trade Comnpliance Officer

Job Description

Trade Compliance Officer

Location: Enfield

Salary: Up to 50000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Officer to join a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated international environment. This is a key role within the Legal & Compliance function responsible for ensuring full adherence to UK EU US and international import/export regulations.

The successful candidate will act as the internal subject matter expert for trade controls working closely with Project Teams Engineering Sales Operations and Finance to embed export control and customs compliance into business processes from bid stage through to delivery.

The Role

You will manage and continuously improve the organisations trade compliance framework ensuring compliance with UK Export Controls EU regulations US EAR and ITAR requirements and HMRC customs legislation.

This position requires strong technical expertise sound judgement and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK EU and international trade regulations including EAR and ITAR
• Establish Commodity List Classifications (CLC) Export Control Ratings ECCNs and Customs classifications
• Prepare and submit export licence applications (OIELs SIELs OGELs F680s etc.)
• Manage SPIRE/LITE administration and liaise with regulatory bodies (ECJU HMRC MoD BIS HM Treasury)
• Conduct Denied Party Screening and manage sanctions compliance (including OFAC requirements)
• Support project lifecycle reviews including Sales-to-PM handovers to address export control considerations
• Ensure compliance with UK customs regimes (IPR OPR PCC) and tariff classifications
• Conduct internal trade compliance audits and prepare reports including draft voluntary disclosures
• Deliver trade compliance training across the business
• Monitor export licence usage and prepare statutory returns
• Maintain and improve trade compliance procedures
• Advise Development Teams on export implications of product design and component selection
• Ensure ERP shipment processing aligns with export compliance requirements

Experience & Knowledge Required

• 35 years experience in Trade Compliance / Export Control
• Strong working knowledge of UK Export Licensing and Trade Controls
• Experience with EU customs regulations and US ITAR / EAR
• Understanding of export documentation including TAAs GCs DSP-5 US Commerce Licences OGELs OIELs SIELs and F680
• Familiarity with sanctions regimes and Denied Party Screening processes
• Experience within Defence or another highly regulated industry desirable
• Good understanding of international logistics and shipping compliance

Skills & Competencies

• High degree of integrity and professional judgement
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence and guide stakeholders across multiple departments
• Confident delivering training and compliance presentations
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Law Finance Business Management or related field preferred
• International Trade or Export Compliance certifications advantageous