Export Control Manager in Bristol

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies and are committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do.

An exciting and challenging position has arisen for an Export Control Manager at our Global Technology Centre Bristol. This individual is part of the Export Control function with a dedicated focus on engineering and technology (E&T) processes. The E&T Export Control Manager (ECM) holds regional responsibility within the scope of the business line and E&T and utilizes explicit knowledge on export control and sanctions to guide and advise E&T and any stakeholders to enhance business line wide compliance.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern of 3 days on site, 2 days remote.

The Export Control Manager is responsible for the following:

• Ensuring the implementation of the Export Control Policy, Procedures and Compliance Programme within E&T and Site(s).
• Leading the development, implementation and oversight of any E&T and Site level procedures, guidance, training and communication required to implement the export control Policy, Procedures and Compliance Programme.
• Preparation of regional procedures, guidance, training and communication materials consistent with the export control Policy, Procedures and Compliance Programme.
• Demonstrating excellent leadership capabilities, including facilitating the smooth operation of a matrix way of working.
• Provision of subject matter expertise to stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships and contributing effectively and proactively to E&T performance in an advisory and expert capacity on Export Control and Sanction matters.
• Liaison with Business Line Export Control heads and Corporate Export Control on GKN Aerospace-wide compliance matters and initiatives.
• Conducting periodic risk assessments on the status of export control compliance and reporting to the Head of Export Compliance – Civil Business Line and Director UK GTC.
• Leading investigations into export control non-compliance and tracking closure of corrective actions across E&T and Site(s).
• Responsible for E&T and Site(s) level communication with competent authorities.
• Ensuring that all necessary export control and sanctions authorisations are in place to support the activities of E&T and Site(s).
• Lead the identification, training and development of the Export Control Classification Engineers network in E&T and Site(s).
• Monitoring and keeping up to date with the export control regulations of all countries with which the organisation conducts business.
• Advising the Head EC – Civil Business Line and Director UK GTC on any country specific issues and requirements.
• Acting as E&T export control contact for governments and export control associations where needed.

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Academic degree or academic level experience.
• Experience in leading a team (5-10 years), particularly in organisations operating matrix structures.
• Specialist knowledge of Export Control Regulations and Sanctions Experience (ITAR, EAR, UK and EU Export Control Regs).
• Possesses expert analytical skills and demonstrates risk and compliance awareness.
• Ability to lead and influence others to support the implementation and development of an export control compliance programme.
• Can communicate effectively to a range of audiences.
• Recognises the importance of building effective relationships and establishing trust through collaboration.
• Is approachable and makes time to support and coach junior colleagues.
• Exercises good judgement and sound decision making.
• Can prioritise, delegate, supervise and monitor work carried out by Export Control Classification Engineers.
• Consistently role models the team’s values and fosters the values in the team.
• Has the ability to work on own initiative to get things done.

• Experience at either aerospace or defence organisations in the engineering environment.
• Experience with intangible technology transfers (ITT).
• Knowledge of Customs Regulations.

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme.
• Bonus STIP (25% max percentage).
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• Car allowance £5,500 per annum.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.