Trade Compliance Officer Export Control​/ITAR​/EAR Defence​/Aeros

Trade Compliance Officer Export Control / ITAR / EAR Defence / Aerospace Sector

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Officer with strong Export Control experience to join a leading engineering and defence technology organisation.

This is a hands‑on role focused on UK export licensing, ITAR/EAR compliance, customs regulations, and regulatory interface. You will act as the subject matter expert for export control matters across Engineering, Projects, Sales and Operations.

• Prepare and submit UK export licence applications (OGEL, OIEL, SIEL, F680)
• Manage SPIRE / LITE administration and ECJU liaison
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, ECCN classification and DDTC requirements
• Conduct Denied Party Screening and sanctions checks (OFAC)
• Support internal and external export control audits
  
  Advise on customs regimes (IPR, OPR, PCC) and HS classification
• Deliver export control training across the business
• Draft voluntary disclosures where required

• Proven experience in Export Control / Trade Compliance
• Strong knowledge of UK Export Licensing and ECJU processes
• Practical ITAR and EAR experience
• ECCN classification expertise
• Defence, aerospace or controlled technology background
• Experience preparing complex licence applications

This role would suit a Trade Compliance Specialist, Export Control Officer, Export Compliance Officer or International Trade Compliance professional seeking ownership and regulatory exposure within a technically advanced environment.

Apply now if you have hands‑on export licensing experience within defence or aerospace and are looking to take full operational ownership of trade compliance activities.