Job Description
International Trade Compliance Manager
Location: Denham, UK
Working Hours: Mon Thu 08 45, Fri 08 15
Reporting to: Group Head of Compliance
Engineering for Life
At Martin-Baker, we don t just manufacture aerospace components; we save lives. As the world leader in ejection seats, our global supply chain is mission critical. We are looking for a decisive, solution-oriented International Trade Compliance Manager to lead our ITC function and ensure our life-saving technology reaches those who need it, without delay.
The Role: Strategic Leadership & Practical Impact
You aren t just a policy writer; you are the guardian of our global trade. Leading a small, dedicated team, you will take full ownership of our International Trade Compliance function. You will be the technical expert who understands that in a world of "grey" regulations, the business needs a partner who finds a way to say "yes" safely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small ITC team, fostering a service-oriented culture that supports the business.
- Global Oversight: Take the lead on US (ITAR/EAR), UK, EU, and emerging India-specific export controls.
- Customs Innovation: Oversee our transition into a new era of customs compliance, including a major £1M Global Trade Solution (GTS) project to automate import/export and trade preference management.
- Operational Flow: Keep goods moving. From standard sales to complex technology transfers for employee travel, you ensure compliance never becomes a bottleneck.
- Strategic Advisory: Act as a decisive partner to the Group Head of Compliance and CFO. You don t just flag problems; you present options and recommendations.
Who You Are
- The Expert: You have lived and breathed export controls throughout your career. You have a deep, working mastery of ITAR, EAR, and UK/EU export licensing.
- The Pragmatist: You understand that compliance is rarely black and white. You have the confidence to make judgements, take calculated risks within legal boundaries, and interpret law through a commercial lens.
- The Problem Solver: You have a "never turn them away" mindset. When faced with a complex regulation, your first thought is: "How do we make this happen?"
- The Communicator: You are decisive and firm, yet collaborative. You stay current with global news from tariff shifts to legislative changes and anticipate how they affect our mission.
- Prior experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace, Defence, or Automotive) is strongly preferred
Why Join Us?
Your work at Martin-Baker directly contributes to saving lives. We offer a collaborative environment and a standout benefits package:
- 9% Non-Contributory Pension (18+)
- The "Friday Finish": Your weekend starts at 12:15 PM every Friday.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an option to purchase more).
- Healthcare & Security: Healthcare Cash Plan and 4x Salary Life Assurance.
- Project Exposure: Lead a high value £1M GTS implementation.
Your Interview Journey
- Initial Telephone Interview with your Recruitment Business Partner.
- First Stage (Teams) with the Hiring Manager.
- Final Stage (Face-to-Face) at our Denham site.
How to Apply
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Note: This role is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.
