Trade Compliance Officer in Cheadle

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Primary purpose of the job

A member of the Trade Compliance (TC) Team, reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance, and responsible for ensuring that the Domain(s)/GBU(s)’s objectives are met in compliance with international trade control laws, regulations and policies, in particular those related to UK and US export controls and UK Customs.

Key tasks and accountabilities

• People Management Responsibility: Day to day responsibility for managing internal stakeholders within the Domain(s)/BGU(s) that the TC Team is responsible for. Some interaction with external stakeholders.
• General: Advise the relevant key stakeholders on the trade compliance requirements for imports and exports.
• Contribute as a key user to the implementation of the local Trade Compliance policies, processes & tools.
• Support awareness and training sessions.
• Day-to-day activities, includes but are not limited to:

• Review or create and where necessary approve, all trade compliance documentation/requests e.g: CECCs, ICECCs, End User Statements, DSP5s and other supplier licenses, TAAs, MLAs Sales Order/Contracts and Purchase Orders/Subcontracts/Purchase Agreements, Commercial Invoices, Instructions for Freight Forwarders/ Customs Brokers, MSS Data Report, to establish trade compliance requirements and to ensure all relevant information has been included.
• Apply for UK export approvals, ensuring that End User Statements, F680 approval etc. are in place.
• Apply for US EAR licenses, using SNAP-R and liaise with Thales US to apply for appropriate DDTC approvals.
• Liaise with Thales internal functions to ensure US export legislation is implemented correctly, including guidance for Technology Control Plans, US export approvals, re-transfer authorisations etc.
• Undertake appropriate checks for ITAR material (US suppliers) and DSP’s.
• Manage the return of any temporary imports to meet international customs & licensing requirements.
• Manage customs authorisations and renewals.
• Secure export controls with record keeping and reporting.

Technical & Professional Skills

Essential: A reasonable knowledge and experience with the UK and US export regulations (ITAR and EAR) and the UK customs regulations.

Preferred: Experience of working in defence and/or dual-use sectors. Some EU Export Controls knowledge.

Education & Qualifications

Associated degree preferred (e.g. law/international business/engineering). Minimum of 1 to 3 years import/export controls experience.

Personality / Behaviours

• Can work independently, with some supervision from time to time.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Effective time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Should have a strong sense of integrity.

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus (grade dependent).
• Car cash allowance (grade dependent).
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00.
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata).
• 24 hours volunteering paid for.
• Private healthcare (grade dependent).
• Pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.

Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.