Senior Compliance Officer in Rochester

As Compliance Officer, you will act as the primary subject-matter expert for export control compliance. You’ll be joining a large, highly regulated organisation operating at the forefront of advanced technology, engineering and innovation. The business supports critical national and international programmes and works within a complex global regulatory environment. With a strong focus on purpose, integrity and long-term investment in people, this organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to work that genuinely matters while building a sustainable and rewarding career.

Your new role As Senior Compliance Officer, you will act as the primary subject-matter expert for export control compliance at site level. You will provide day-to-day regulatory advice, ensuring robust adherence to UK and US Export Control regulations, and engage directly with regulatory authorities where required. The role has significant autonomy and visibility, overseeing internal and external audits, leading investigations, preparing disclosure documentation and driving corrective actions through root cause analysis and lessons-learned activities. You’ll also play a key role in developing and delivering compliance training, updating policies and procedures, and embedding export control requirements within wider site transformation and improvement programmes. In addition, you will supervise and develop junior compliance professionals, helping to build resilient, long-term capability.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong working knowledge of US Export Control regulations, including ITAR, with current regulatory awareness
• Proven experience conducting export control investigations with strong analytical and probing skills
• Ability to draft disclosure documentation and lead corrective action and root cause analysis initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements to stakeholders at all levels
• Confidence engaging with internal teams, senior leadership, customers, suppliers and external auditors
• Desirable: understanding of UK Export Control regulations and experience of complex internal and external export audits
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members

What you'll get in return

You’ll be supported by a collaborative compliance function that works closely with the wider business to drive best practice and continuous improvement. The organisation offers structured career development, meaningful work and a culture that values professionalism and integrity. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive reward and wellbeing offering including:

• Competitive pension
• Share save scheme
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity pay and parental leave

If you’re an experienced Export Control professional seeking a senior, influential role within a technically complex and highly regulated environment, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Please note: this role is subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must meet baseline personnel security requirements, with certain roles requiring additional UK residency history for security vetting purposes.

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