Trade Compliance Officer

Copello are recruiting for 2 x Trade Compliance Officers to join a defence organisation in Buckinghamshire on initial 6 month basis.The Trade Compliance Officer will be workng within an exisiting export function to oversee and handle all documentation regarding export regulatory compliance.Duties of the Trade Compliance Officer include :

• All products are classified according to regulatory guidelines such as UKML, Dual-Use, USML, EAR & ECCN
• Point of contact for trade compliance questions & queries
• Processing of UK export licencing applications (OGELs .OIELs & SIEL's)
• Monitor regulations for sanctioned countries
• Work within UK authorities such as HMRC, BIS, ECJU regarding licence applications and queries
• Management of internal and external stakeholders with management of MOD F680, UK export teams and other relevant authorisations
• Accountability of all internal proceduresa and policies regarding import / export compliance , ITAR, EAR and dual use regsThe successful Trade Compliance Officer will have the following experience :
• Strong experience of interperating legal documentation
• Knowledge of UK and International export regs (ITAR / EAR)
• Awareness of changing export / import regulatios
• Experience of communicating regulation changes throughout the business
• Experience within defence / Aerospace sector
• International trade compliance experienceThis role has the potential to be extended or go permanent.Role will require the successful candidate to be onsite 4 / 5 days a week and is paying circa £30 -£40 per hour (inside IR35). Candidate will be required to be eligible for SC cleareance