International Trade Compliance Manager - Defence

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  • £60000 - £80000 per annum
  • Gloucester, England
  • Permanent

My clients who are a leading defence company is recruiting for a International Trade Compliance Manager to join on a permanent basis in Gloucestershire (hybrid working arrangements 2 days in the office per week).

Role - International Trade Compliance Manager

Location - Gloucester, Gloucestershire - hybrid working (2 days onsite per week)

Type - Permanent

Salary - £60,000-£80,000 + bonus + benefits

Key responsibilities of the International Trade Compliance Manager role will include not be limited to:

  • Acts as the organisation's SME for Military List and dual-use export controls, providing guidance on classification, licensing and compliance across UK and US regulatory frameworks.
  • Strong expertise in OGEL, OIEL, SIEL, ITAR and EAR requirements, with hands-on experience managing applications, submissions and annual reporting.
  • Well-versed in F680 approvals, Exhibition Clearances, Crown Exemptions and ECJU processes, including extensive use of SPIRE/LITE for licence and F680 management.
  • Designs and oversees export control frameworks ensuring full adherence to UK and US export regulations across complex defence programmes.
  • Advises engineering, project and business teams on classification of Military List and dual-use items, and on compliance for both tangible and intangible exports.
  • Delivers training to the organisation on international trade compliance and provides guidance on commercial trade areas such as Letters of Credit, INCOTERMS and ATA Carnets.
  • Experienced in managing export-controlled overseas travel and maintaining full compliance with all relevant export control and security requirements.

Key skills and experience required for International Trade Compliance Manager and not limited to:

  • Proven experience within a Trade and/or Export Compliance role
  • Defence sector experience is essential
  • A strong understanding and working knowledge of both UK & US export regulations including ITAR/EAR
  • Eligibility to gain UK Security Clearance (SC Level)

To apply for this Senior Trade Compliance Specialist / Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Manager / International Trade Compliance Manager / Export Compliance Manager / International Export Compliance Manager candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Eric Ho Recruitment Team Leader

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