Export Compliance & Quality

Export Compliance & Quality Officer

Location:

Alton

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

An established UK-based manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an Export Compliance & Quality Officer to take ownership of quality systems, export controls, and regulatory compliance across the UK operation.

This is a key role within the business, acting as the primary point of contact for quality and export compliance matters. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure the business meets UK and international regulatory requirements while maintaining high quality standards.

You will be responsible for managing and advising on all aspects of quality assurance, export control, and trade compliance, combining hands‑on operational activity with governance and advisory support.

• Quality & Regulatory Compliance
  • Act as the main contact for customer Quality departments, managing approvals, standards, and queries
  • Advise internal teams on quality, compliance, and implementation matters
  • Oversee the returns (RMA) process, working closely with Purchasing
  • Conduct and document quarterly supplier review meetings
  • Liaise with and host external auditors, customer visits, and site audits
  • Maintain approved supplier lists, certifications, and customer approvals
  • Manage FAIR reporting and records
  • Oversee reject management, including REACH, WEEE, and conflict minerals compliance
  • Maintain tool and equipment registers, including calibration records
• Export Control & Trade Compliance
  • Ensure full UK export compliance in line with current legislation
  • Liaise with HMRC and the Export Control Organisation (ECO) and attend relevant training
  • Conduct export compliance reviews across UK transactions
  • Advise on Incoterms, deferment arrangements, and trade compliance matters
  • Manage customer‑specific and trade licence applications and records
  • Determine commodity codes and import duty rates
  • Act as the point of contact for licence, ECCN, and end‑use queries
  • Complete supplier end‑use certification requests and manage customer undertakings

• Oversee sanctions compliance, including screening and policy management (e.g. AUKUS)
• Provide compliance oversight for internal and international sales accounts

• Proven experience in compliance, quality, export control, or a related regulatory role
• Strong knowledge of UK export control legislation and quality management systems
• Experience working with auditors, customers, and regulatory bodies
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them practically
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

• Key compliance role within a growing and technically complex business
• Broad remit across quality, export control, and regulatory governance
• Competitive salary and long‑term career development opportunity