Trade Compliance Coordinator in Nottingham

A global supplier of engineered products and services to the aerospace, defence and high technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Trade Compliance Coordinator to join the team. You will be responsible for processing import and export shipments, ensuring compliance procedures are in place, managing export licenses and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Process export shipments in compliance with regulations and UK Strategic Export Controls.
• Determine export classification and identify license requirements.
• Collaborate with other business areas to ensure appropriate export authorisations are in place and that all required documentation is obtained to support export license applications.
• Work with the group senior trade compliance staff to prepare and submit export license applications.
• Maintain accurate records for export transactions in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure consistent adherence to export procedures across the organization.
• Review and evaluate shipping documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including logistics, legal, and shipping, to ensure smooth and compliant trade operations.
• Support the preparation of reports and audits related to trade compliance activities.

Requirements

• A good understanding of import and export processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify potential compliance issues.
• Experience managing export licenses and reviewing export documentation.
• Knowledge of EAR and other export/import regulations and UK Strategic Export Control List.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience with U.S. Customs regulations and ITAR preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Management
• Industries: Aviation & Aerospace Component Manufacturing; Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain & Storage; Manufacturing
• Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom