Export Control Officer

Wotton under Edge / Hybrid working (office based 3 days a week). Renishaw is a FTSE 250 international engineering group with a proud history of delivering measurement, calibration and precision manufacturing solutions to some of the most complex engineering processes in the world. Since our inception over half a century ago, we have grown a global presence with over 70 offices in 39 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and employ a workforce of over 5000 people.

We are currently recruiting for an Export Control Officer to work within our Group Export Control Team in our global HQ. You will report directly to the Group Head of Export Control and work in close collaboration with global stakeholders in many different aspects of the business. You will be part of a team driving our corporate compliance with export control and sanctions regulations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Export Control and Sanctions professional to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring our adherence to international export control laws and sanctions regulations. The ideal candidate will focus on mitigating the risk of diversion & sanctions breaches, policy design and implementation. Providing comprehensive training and engaging with various operational areas of the business to foster a collaborative culture of export compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks related to export control and sanctions, with a particular focus on the risk of diversion.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Monitor and analyse changes in export control laws and sanctions regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support the design and delivery of training and awareness sessions for employees on export control and sanctions compliance.
• Ensure that all relevant staff are aware of their responsibilities and the importance of compliance.
• Collaborate with various operational areas of the business to integrate compliance measures into daily activities.
• Conduct regular internal reviews to ensure compliance with export control and sanctions regulations.
• Design, update, and communicate company policies and procedures related to export control and sanctions compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of export and sanctions related activities and report on status as required.
• Investigate and respond to potential violations of export control and sanctions regulations.
• Liaise with legal and regulatory authorities as necessary.
• Implement corrective actions to address compliance issues and prevent future occurrences.

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in International Trade, Law, Business Administration, or operational experience in a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in export control and sanctions compliance.
• Strong knowledge of international export control laws and sanctions regulations, a specific focus on UK, EU & US.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Experience in the industrials and / or defence sector preferred.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we are committing to your future career. That’s because we believe in developing our people’s skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that’s highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres.

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.

If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Time Type: Full time