Trade Compliance and Export Control Officer

Trade Compliance & Export Control Officer | Competitive salary + profit share + private healthcare | 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off | Join a growing engineering-focused business where you’ll lead export compliance, licensing, customs processes and international trade activities.

Trade Compliance and Export Control Officer

Location: Kent
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 DOE+ Excellent Benefits

Our client is seeking a Trade Compliance and Export Control Officer to support and maintain compliance with UK and international trade regulations while enabling efficient global operations.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with experience in export controls, customs, licensing and international trade. You will play a key role in reducing regulatory risk, supporting cross-border operations and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage export control and trade compliance activities.
• Determine export licence requirements and oversee licence usage.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation.
• Classify products using commodity codes and export control classifications.
• Conduct sanctions and restricted-party screening.
• Support customs compliance and import/export processes.
• Work closely with sales, logistics, finance and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits.
• Monitor compliance risks and support corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and awareness training to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with shipping solutions and import clearances.

About You

• Experience within export controls, customs compliance or international trade.
• Knowledge of UK export controls, HMRC requirements and sanctions compliance.
• Experience with import/export documentation and licensing processes.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or technology sectors would be advantageous.
• Eligible to obtain SC level security clearance.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive salary
• Company profit sharing scheme
• Stakeholder pension
• Death in service benefit
• Private healthcare plan
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• 9-day fortnight with every other Friday as a non-working day

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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