International Trade Compliance Manager – Denham
Lead it. Resolve it. Trust it with lives!
As the International Trade Compliance (ITC) Manager at Denham, you will lead a dedicated team to navigate the complex, high‑stakes world of aerospace export control. Your leadership ensures our life‑saving technology reaches global pilots safely and without delay.
Opportunity
You will report directly to the Group Head of Compliance and take full ownership of our daily export and customs operations. You will lead a tight‑knit team of four ITC professionals in a fast‑paced environment where compliance is rarely black and white.
Additional responsibilities include leading a £1million Global Trade Solution (GTS) project to modernise our customs systems.
What You’ll Do
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of four ITC professionals, providing technical guidance, coaching, and nurturing future talent.
- Compliance & Licensing: Oversee all export licensing, sanctions screening, and technology export licenses for employee business travel.
- Operational Flow: Manage daily business‑as‑usual activities to ensure zero delays in shipping.
- Project Delivery: Implement the £1million GTS project covering customs import, export, and trade preference management.
- Strategic Guidance: Anticipate changes in global trade legislation and present clear, risk‑assessed options and recommendations to senior leadership.
What We’re Looking For
- Deep ITC experience: 5 to 10years of dedicated experience in export control and international trade compliance (essential).
- Aerospace & Defence background: Strong knowledge of US export controls (ITAR, EAR) and EU regulations (essential).
- Customs knowledge: Broad understanding of customs compliance and import/export regulations (essential).
- Pragmatic law interpretation: Ability to confidently interpret and apply complex export laws in a commercial environment (essential).
- Systems project experience: Experience with GTS software implementations or master data for imports and exports (desirable).
- Mindset: Confident, collaborative, solution‑oriented professional who thrives on finding legal, calculated ways forward in grey areas.
- Alignment with Martin‑Baker values.
Our Values
We value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability, and integrity. We seek people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly, and act with care.
What We Offer
- Excellent pension package with employer contributions (9% of salary and additional increases).
- Life Assurance.
- Lunchtime finish on a Friday.
- Personalised training and development plan.
- Healthcare plan.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Martin‑Baker + retail discounts platform.
- Occupational Health team.
- Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Equal Opportunity
We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected.
Legal & Compliance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s BPSS and requires ITAR eligibility. Martin‑Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families.
International Trade Compliance Manager in Denham employer: Martin Baker
At Martin Baker, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Denham where innovation meets dedication. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and healthcare plan, alongside ample annual leave to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration and the vital role our life-saving technology plays in global defence.
