Export Control Officer

You will have the exciting opportunity to take ownership of export compliance, ensuring sensitive technology moves responsibly while supporting global trade. In addition you will get to Influence licensing decisions and shape secure operations within our client a world leading defence and technology organisation .

What you will need

Must be a British Citizen
Experience in compliance, regulatory, or governance roles, ideally in defence or advanced technology

Salary and rewards
Circa £45,000 depending on experience plus lucrative benefits including Bonus of Up to £2,500, Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%, Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime, Flexi Leave:
Up to 15 additional days

Your role

Ensure transfers of goods, software, technology, and information comply with UK and international export control regulations
Assess export risks and maintain accurate, auditable records
Provide guidance to stakeholders to support compliant operations across all sites
Solve regulatory challenges on advanced defence technologies

Your experience

Attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical and regulatory information accurately
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Proactive, risk-aware approach with strong problem-solving skills
You will have a Strong understanding of UK Export Control regulations and processes, including the UK Strategic Export Control Lists and OGEL/OGTCL frameworks.
Ideally have a working knowledge of US ITAR and EAR, particularly relating to re-export, retransfer, and US-origin content within UK programmes.
Where you will be based
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with three days per week on-site in a hybrid working arrangement
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens.

This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then