Export Compliance Officer

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – Site Based

Key Relationships: Operations, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, Sales, Freight Forwarders, Customers, Regulatory Bodies

Role Summary: The Export Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring all export activities are completed in accordance with applicable export regulations, customs legislation, international trade requirements, customer obligations, and internal company procedures. The role supports the efficient international movement of goods while maintaining compliance across documentation, licensing, shipping activities, and controlled product environments. The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure all export operations are completed accurately, efficiently, and compliantly. The employee may be required to undertake additional duties within their capabilities as reasonably requested. Elements of the role may evolve as processes, systems, technologies, and operational requirements develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable export control regulations and international trade requirements.
• Prepare and review export documentation including:
• Commercial invoices
• Packing lists
• Certificates of origin
• Shipping documentation
• Export declarations
• Support export licensing activities and maintain associated records.
• Ensure commodity codes and customs information are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport providers.
• Conduct sanctions and restricted party screening checks where required.
• Maintain accurate export and compliance records in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external compliance audits.
• Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements relating to export and trade compliance.
• Monitor changes in export legislation and communicate relevant updates internally.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to support customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Provide administrative and reporting support relating to export compliance activities.
• Promote continuous improvement within export and logistics processes.
• Support management of controlled data, products, and documentation in line with internal and customer requirements.
• Maintain awareness of export restrictions and licensing obligations relevant to controlled goods and international shipments.
• Assist with customer and regulatory compliance audits relating to export activities.

Health & Safety:

• Adhere to safe working practices and wider company Health & Safety policies at all times.
• Report hazards, near misses, or accidents in accordance with company procedures.

Person Specification:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and confidential approach to work.
• High level of integrity and understanding of confidential information handling.
• Ability to work within regulated or compliance-driven environments.

Essential Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Relevant experience within export, shipping, logistics, compliance, or international trade administration.

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience working within an export, logistics, shipping, or compliance role.
• Experience handling export documentation and international shipments.
• Good understanding of export regulations, customs procedures, and controlled goods requirements.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or regulated environment.
• Experience liaising with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and external suppliers.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Background checks may be required depending on customer or programme requirements.

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of export licensing requirements.
• Understanding of Incoterms and commodity codes.
• Experience using ERP or customs software systems.
• Previous experience within a regulated manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of controlled goods or restricted export environments.

Package on offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
• Additional company benefits available.

To express your interest in this role please send a cover letter and current CV quoting box number 222. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.