Job summary

My clients who are a leading Defence business are currently recruiting for a Head of Trade Compliance / Export Compliance role based in Hertfordshire (hybrid working) on a permanent basis.

Key skills required for this role

Export, Trade Compliance, Defence, OGELS, SIELS, OIELS, Classification, Licensing

Important

Proven experience within a Trade / Export Compliance management role, ideally defence background.

Job description

My clients who are a leading Defence business are currently recruiting for a Head of Trade Compliance / Export Compliance role based in Hertfordshire (hybrid working) on a permanent basis.

Role - Head of Trade Compliance / Head of Export Compliance

Location - Hertfordshire

Type - Permanent position (hybrid working)

Salary - Competitive + an extremely competitive bonus scheme + company car/allowance + package

Key responsibilities of the Head of Trade Compliance / Head of Export Compliance role and not be limited to:

• You will be responsible for Export Control compliance within the Group UK function with the relevant export control regimes by providing the business with a timely Export Licence service, conducting internal audits and hosting ECJU audits.
• The role will provide an opportunity to work closely with the wider International Trade and Compliance teams in Europe, co-ordinate activities and harmonise approaches.
• You will need to develop relationships with numerous stakeholders within the Group and external with the British and US administrations (ECJU, Ministry of Defence) and other companies
• Accountable for the Export Control Service in the UK and ensuring compliance whilst supporting organisational delivery, ensuring records are maintained and kept current
• Negotiate amendments to existing Export Control Contracts where required removing liabilities and closing Agreements
• Collect knowledge, best practice and lessons learned to ensure appropriately equipped and structured with the right processes and tools and records to successfully deliver Export Control activities.
• You will lead the Export Control Team in the UK, have functional management & development responsibilities

Key skills and experience required for Head of Trade Compliance / Head of Export Compliance role and not limited to:

• Significant years of relevant Export Control / Compliance experience
• Good understanding, both commercial and culturally, the implications of operating in the various export domains.
• Established leadership and influencing management skills with the ability to lead a team and drive change
• A strong ability to develop good working relationships with Directors and Business Managers.
• Expertise and a good understanding - Export Licence service, compliance with regulations including conducting internal audits and hosting ECJU audits.
• A firm understanding of legal implications and regulations related to export control.
• The ability to bring vision & leadership to the Export Control Team in the UK whilst supporting our commitments within the wider group.

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