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Trade Compliance Manager Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for a Trade Compliance Manager has arisen to join a leading aerospace & defence manufacturing organisation. You’ll be part of a highly technical production environment supporting commercial, defence and business jet programmes, working closely with engineering, logistics, supply chain and senior leadership to ensure robust UK and US export compliance.
This role plays a key part in managing export authorisations, maintaining export compliance processes, and supporting the wider business with trade compliance expertise across a growing and innovative manufacturing operation.
Role – Trade Compliance Manager
Location – Shipley (hybrid working)
Type – Permanent position
Salary – Competitive + benefits
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager level role include (but are not limited to):
- Supports site compliance with internal Trade Compliance policies, procedures and manuals, aligned to UK and US import and export regulations.
- Manages and administers UK and US export authorisations and licensing activity.
- Acts as the site Trade Compliance point of contact, supporting local stakeholders across engineering, logistics, sales and supply chain.
- Reviews export documentation and customs entries to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Maintains trade compliance data including HTS classifications, country of origin, record-keeping and broker interactions.
- Performs denied party screening and supports export release activities.
- Maintains organised and auditable records of licences, authorisations and export documentation.
- Supports internal and external audits, self-assessments and corrective action activity.
- Delivers and supports Trade Compliance awareness and training across the business.
- Works closely with UK and corporate Trade Compliance leads, contributing data and supporting investigations where required.
- Contributes to Trade Compliance improvement initiatives and site-based compliance projects.
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Key skills and experience
Key skills and experience required for the Trade Compliance Manager role include (but are not limited to):
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- Experience or working knowledge of UK and/or US import and export regulations (ITAR / EAR knowledge beneficial but not essential).
- Exposure to export licensing or strong motivation to develop in this area with training and support.
- Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to documentation and record-keeping.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with competing priorities.
- Strong ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Application
To apply for this Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Manager / Trade Compliance Specialist / Trade Compliance Coordinator / Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Coordinator / Export Controls Officer / Customs & Trade Compliance role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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