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Willis Global Maidenhead, Berkshire
Jul 24, 2026
Full time
Our client, a design and manufacturer of critical, high-performance components for aerospace and defence is recruiting for a Trade Compliance Manager, to be based at offices local to Maidenhead, Berkshire. The role will be based onsite 4 days a week with 1 day working from home office. On Offer: An opportunity to join a British owned leading design and manufacturing specialist for the Aerospace industry Salary up to £75K plus bonus DOE Hybrid working - 4 days onsite, 1 days from home Private Medical 25 days annual leave 8% Employer Pension Contribution Main Purpose of the Trade Compliance Manager: Reporting to the Head of Trade Compliance the role will lead International Trade Compliance (ITC) function ensuring company compliance with international trade compliance laws and regulations, including UK, EU and US (EAR/ITAR). Acting as the key point of contact for employees and external stakeholders on all trade control matters. The role represents the business during Government compliance audits alongside the Export Officer, while also designing, delivering and maintaining a comprehensive training plan to ensure effective understanding and adherence to international trade requirements across the company. The role is responsible for a team of 4. Duties & Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager: Providing Classifications for products and services and maintaining within ERP system. Screening Suppliers and Customers Communication and discussion with Chamber of Commerce Understanding and ensuring compliance with UK Export Legislation. Maintain suitable procedures and records to demonstrate control of exports to meet BIS, HMRC and/or Corporate audits and other company standards working with Export Officer Support any BIS/HMRC/MoD audits and compliance visits, ensuring adequate preparation, training and communication within the company working with Export Officer Compliance with US International Traffic & Arms regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Dual Use regulations Providing expert guidance to purchasing, engineering, projects, commercial and other functions to ensure compliance with and an understanding of US ITAR, EAR and End Use requirements and other US requirements and ensure ease of use for non-experts. Developing processes and controls to ensure compliance is maintained throughout the business with Export Officer including ensuring templates and forms are appropriate and easy to complete for all users. Provide training, guidance and expertise to others in maintaining export compliance standards in a suitable and appropriate fashion and style. Advise and communicate with various departments on export issues from the earliest commercial stage through the project lifecycle. Engaging and liaising with Transdigm as International Trade Compliance expert for the business, to ensure compliance with internal Transdigm requirements, including internal auditing. Qualifications and Experience required: Experience working within the Defence/Aerospace Industry Experience of managing a small team A good understanding of UK import and export requirements for military products and a good basic understanding of US ITAR and EAR regulations including their impact in the UK The ability regularly to contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards and will be considered as a focal point onsite for all aspects of UK and US Export regulations Must be able to perform in a customer focussed business environment, cope with competing priorities without significant direction and must be able to work to and achieve set objectives and targets as required by the business Ideally have some commercial experience/background as well as Trade Compliance or otherwise be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to deliver the role of Trade Compliance within a business focussed environment For full details, contact Willis Global a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry
Willis Global Maidenhead, Berkshire
Jul 21, 2026
Full time
Our client, a design and manufacturer of critical, high-performance components for aerospace and defence is recruiting for an International Trade Compliance Officer, to be based at offices local to Maidenhead, Berkshire. On Offer: An opportunity to join a British owned leading design and manufacturing specialist for the Aerospace industry Salary up to £50K DOE Hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day from home) Private Medical 25 days annual leave 8% Employer Pension Contribution Main Purpose of the International Trade Compliance Officer: Reporting to the ITC Manager, the ITC Officer will be required to interact with internal and external stakeholders and be a point of contact for any employee with any trade controls compliance issues or queries. You will support the ITC Manager and Senior ITC Officer where required with relevant import and export activity. Duties & Responsibilities of the International Trade Compliance Officer: Maintain export classifications within the erp system Updating the erp system with export information required on sales orders including export licence selection and clearing orders for export to meet revenue forecast Screening Suppliers and Customers Communication and discussion with Chamber of Commerce re carnets and certificates of origin Understanding and ensuring compliance with UK Export Legislation. Support ECJU/HMRC audits and compliance visits, ensuring adequate preparation Compliance with US International Traffic & Arms regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Dual Use regulations Providing expert guidance to purchasing, engineering, projects, commercial and other functions to ensure compliance with and an understanding of US ITAR, EAR and End Use requirements and other US requirements and ensure ease of use for non-experts. Maintain registers for import and exports, ensuring relevant paperwork (internal and external is held pending audit Advise and communicate with various departments on export issues from the earliest commercial stage through the project lifecycle. To be Considered for the International Trade Compliance Officer: Experience working within the Defence/Aerospace Industry A good understanding of UK import and export requirements for military products and a good basic understanding of US ITAR and EAR regulations including their impact in the UK The ability regularly to contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards and will be considered as a focal point onsite for all aspects of UK and US Export regulations Must be able to perform in a customer focussed business environment, cope with competing priorities without significant direction and must be able to work to and achieve set objectives and targets as required by the business Ideally have some commercial experience/background as well as Trade Compliance or otherwise be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to deliver the role of Trade Compliance within a business focussed environment For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation & Aerospace industry