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 trainings.
- Support internal metrics reporting.
- Ensure accurate and auditable records are maintained and 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 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, EC, CORE, etc.).
Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong IT skills (e.g., SAP, MS Office).
- Previous GT compliance experience with focus on export licensing, and good working knowledge of applicable export laws and regulations (including US) are essential.
- Experience within the Aerospace and Defence sectors is desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and benefits package.
- 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays and 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.
- and so much more!
For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
