Export Control Officer

📍 Defence Industry | Hybrid (3 days on site)
💷 Circa £45,000 + bonus + strong benefits

Export control isn't box-ticking. It's about protecting national security while enabling responsible global trade.

We're supporting a leading defence organisation looking to appoint two Export Control Officers to join a growing compliance function. These roles sit at the heart of programme delivery, advising on UK and US export regulations across complex, cutting-edge technology projects.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of law, technology and geopolitics, this is a genuinely interesting opportunity.

The Role

You'll be responsible for ensuring the compliant transfer of goods, software, technology and information in line with:

• UK Strategic Export Control regulations

• OGEL / OGTCL frameworks

• US ITAR and EAR requirements

• Re-export and US-origin content considerations

You'll assess export risks, support licensing activity, maintain accurate audit records and advise stakeholders across engineering, commercial and programme teams.

This is a role where judgement matters. You'll be balancing commercial needs with regulatory responsibility on sensitive defence capability.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in export control, trade compliance or regulatory governance

• Strong understanding of UK Export Control regulations

• Working knowledge of US ITAR and EAR (re-export, retransfer, US-origin content)

• Background in defence, aerospace or advanced technology preferred

• Clear communicator who can explain complex regulations in plain English

• Detail-driven, organised and risk-aware

Degree education is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer

• Circa £45,000 depending on experience

• Company bonus (up to £2,500)

• Up to 14% combined pension contribution

• Flexi leave (up to 15 additional days)

• Paid overtime opportunities

• Hybrid working (3 days on site)

• Enhanced parental leave

• Healthcare cash plan

• Strong long-term career stability within a secure industry

British citizenship required due to security clearance.

If you're currently in export compliance and looking for a role where you'll have real impact across high-profile defence programmes, I'd be keen to speak.