Escape Recruitment Services
Export Compliance Manager
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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to join a global engineering organisation.
This is a stand-alone role with responsibility for export control and sanctions compliance across UK, US, and international regulations. You will act as the subject matter expert, providing practical advice to teams across Engineering, Sales, Projects, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing export licence applications and associated documentation
- Advising the business on export controls, sanctions, and trade compliance
- Developing and improving compliance processes and procedures
- Supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
- Monitoring regulatory changes and translating them into practical business requirements
- Delivering training and compliance awareness
- Working with regulatory authorities and international counterparts
- Providing pragmatic, risk-based advice to support business and programme delivery
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About you:
You will have significant hands-on experience in Export Control or Trade Compliance, ideally within defence, naval, maritime, aerospace, or engineering.
- Strong knowledge of UK Export Control legislation and licensing
- Practical experience of US export controls, including ITAR and EAR
- Knowledge of UK sanctions and military/dual-use classifications
- Experience managing export licences, audits, and compliance reviews
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear, practical advice
- Confidence to work independently and take ownership of the function
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Experience of MOD F680/F1686, customs compliance, or international logistics would be advantageous.
BPSS screening and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance will be required.
If you are an experienced Trade Compliance professional looking for a stand-alone role with genuine ownership and influence, then please send your CV today.
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