At a Glance
- Tasks: Support global trade compliance and manage transactions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace and defence company with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid work arrangement with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact in global trade while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Strong communication and IT skills, with experience in GT compliance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Senior Manager GT in the United Kingdom (UK), the GT Specialist is responsible for a variety of activities relating to GT compliance.
Responsibilities
- Support J/C classifications for all imported and exported items and technical data.
- Manage transactions in SAP/GTS, release blocked orders, undertake licence and end user checks in a timely manner.
- Review technology transfer requests in a timely manner and provide guidance on marking and transmission methods as needed.
- Review travel requests in a timely manner and provide guidance as needed.
- Review transactions of miscellaneous items for export or transfer (DWOR) in a timely manner.
- Manage the full authorisation lifecycle for UK authorisations and maintain required supporting documentation or information.
- Manage the full authorisation lifecycle for United States (US) authorisations and maintain required supporting documentation or information.
- Liaise with internal departments and external bodies to resolve global trade compliance matters.
- Conduct screening, due diligence, and sanctions requests.
- Review screening, due diligence, and sanctions requests and provide guidance as needed.
- Provide guidance on employment management (BPSS) and third‑party management (visitors, contractors) as needed.
- Develop and maintain relevant standard work, tools, processes, and procedures.
- Develop and provide relevant training.
- Support internal metrics reporting.
- Ensure that accurate and auditable records are maintained and that all reporting requirements are achieved in a timely manner.
- Support the identification, investigation, and disclosure of potential violations as required.
- Perform root cause analysis and ensure that identified containment and corrective actions are implemented.
- Support internal and external audits or visits as needed.
- Support any other GT duties or tasks assigned from time to time.
- Act as a delegate or deputy as assigned from time to time.
- Ensure compliance with present export and import laws and regulations as well as internal requirements.
- Comply with internal departments' requirements (EH&S, E&C, CORE, etc.).
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong IT skills (e.g., SAP, MS Office).
- Previous GT compliance experience focused on export licensing, and good working knowledge of applicable export laws and regulations (including US) are essential.
Preferred Skills
- Experience within the Aerospace and Defence sectors is desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and benefits package.
- 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year.
- Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening).
- Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation.
- Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits platform.
- Support with professional fees.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Employee recognition schemes.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Security Clearance
This position may involve access to export‑controlled information and hardware. Employment is subject to satisfactory security checks, export licence approval, and, where required, completion of a non‑disclosure agreement in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. The ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is 19th June 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Global Trade Specialist in Wolverhampton employer: Collins Aerospace
As a Global Trade Specialist at our UK location, you will join a dynamic team that values compliance and innovation in the aerospace and defence sectors. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and private medical insurance, and a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With opportunities for career growth and a hybrid work arrangement, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.
