Trade Compliance Officer

Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the Trade Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that a company\’s import and export activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Key Responsibilities Trade Compliance Programme & Governance – Maintain the ACS UK trade compliance programme to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant trade laws and regulations. – Review, update, and maintain internal trade compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and company standards. – Monitor changes in UK and international trade regulations and ensure timely updates to the compliance programme. – Identify, assess, and report potential trade compliance risks to senior management. – Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, Finance) to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies. – Communicate with government agencies and international customs authorities to support compliance and regulatory enquiries. Sales Order & Export Control Activities – Daily triage of sales order lines placed on hold due to trade compliance issues. – Maintain and update trackers for order lines requiring further trade compliance research. – Research missing trade data and update parts and order lines accordingly. – Release order lines once compliance checks are completed and approvals obtained. – Scrutinise, sign off, and progress the release of sales orders under UK Export Control, including Consignee Undertakings. Trade Data Management – Update Evolution systems daily with accurate trade data. – Ensure trade classification, export control status, and related data are complete and correct. – Support data accuracy for audits, reporting, and regulatory submissions. Sanctions & Screening (Navex) – Create and upload screening files into Navex on an ad hoc basis. – Maintain and update Navex trackers to support compliance activities. – Review Navex screening reports and sign off account creation files. – Review Navex updates and take appropriate follow-up actions where required. Supplier & Third-Party Compliance – Scrutinise, sign off, and archive End User Statements received from suppliers. – Approve supplier access to whitelists via the Supplier Portal. – Ensure supplier compliance with applicable export control and trade regulations. Intangible Exports & Reporting: * Run weekly reports and maintain Intangible Exports (IE) listings for annual reporting using: * Supplier Portal * Travel Forms * Data Access Applications * Ensure accurate documentation and audit-ready records for intangible export reporting. Audits, Training & Awareness – Conduct regular trade compliance audits and assessments to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. – Develop and deliver trade compliance training to employees across the business. – Promote a strong culture of compliance and awareness throughout the organisation. Skills & Experience – Knowledge of UK Export Control, sanctions, customs, and international trade regulations. – Experience managing trade compliance programmes and operational export controls. – Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills. – Ability to manage multiple priorities and daily operational tasks. – Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal stakeholders and external authorities. – Experience using compliance systems (e.g. Navex) and maintaining trackers and reports. Personal Attributes – High integrity and strong sense of accountability. – Proactive and risk-aware mindset. – Organised, methodical, and able to work independently. – Comfortable working with both operational and strategic compliance matters