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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

International Trade Compliance Officer 12 month contract inside IR35 Monday - Friday, standard days, with every other Friday off. Remote with sporadic office presence (Havant, once a month) About the role: Remote with sporadic office presence (Havant, once a month). Plans and coordinates export activities, including the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations, related customer service, brokerage and supports customs transactions. Maintains compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt and documentation of imported/exported products. Researches and resolves customer or supplier issues. Interfaces with internal and external worldwide import/export operations and organizations. Negotiates with foreign customers to develop handling agreements. Acts as liaison with U.S. empowered officials to resolve problems. Establishes requirements for license generation, guidance of the license generation and tracking process, and support of submitted licenses throughout U.S. Government review and approval process. Establishes, maintains and controls relations with appropriate government licensing authorities to ensure that the company's position on licensing and technology release is conveyed, understood and accepted. Maintains marketing contacts with both domestic and foreign civilian and military personnel, as well as customers and procurement officers. Key responsibilities: Carry out export license accounting ensuring compliance under the (Department for Business & Trade) DBT remit for record keeping when using export licenses for controlled goods Maintain suitable procedures and records to demonstrate control of exports to meet DBT compliance audits, HMRC desk audits and/or corporate audits and other company standards. Support the Business Development and Technical departments with export licencing for all demonstrations, exhibitions and trade shows, including Co-ordination with DBT (Department for business & Trade) for F680's, Exhibition clearances etc. Provides subject matter expert advice and establishes requirements for license generation, and support of submitted licences throughout the review and approval process, consisting of UK export licences and government authorisations i.e, OGELs, SIELs, OEILS, F1686s, End user undertakings etc. To manage, record and brief all travel requests and provide approval for the business including the issue of export licensing on a case by case basis. Carry out post audit checking of all exports made on behalf of the business on a monthly basis and maintain records thereto for AEO purposes. Provide control and accounting of US licensing and Agreements and to provide export advice on US retransfers and/or US licensing requirements in new business ventures. Perform record checking of US licence and agreements and identify records of exports made in this arena of compliance for assets obtained under 22 CFR (Apply online only) aka ITAR. Liaise with 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. Maintenance and coordination of US Authorisations including Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing Licence Agreements, US Licences and exemptions and exceptions. Co-ordination of Private Venture Grading (PVG) and trade compliance ratings (Control List Classifications for export/import activities including the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations, brokerage and customs transactions. Maintain Review on site visits considering UK and US controls on access to Military equipment. Essential Skills: Proven experience for both UK and US export regulations. Experience with customs control for importing and exporting. Excellent interpersonal skills with a critical eye for detail The successful TCO should have experience working within the Defence/Aerospace Industry / military or dual use licensable goods. Typical minimum education & experience: Typically, minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, with Compliance Disciplines, Customs matters, knowledge in UK Export and Import Controls and US controls - ITAR and EAR. Relevant, Professional qualification in international Trade. Wide Commercial experience and expertise. Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Proven experience in commercial contract management or a similar procurement/commercial role. A leading organisation within the defence sector is currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Officer on a full-time, permanent basis in Stevenage. Role: Principal Commercial Officer Type: Permanent Location: Stevenage (Hybrid working: 2 - 3 days on-site) Salary: Circa 50,000 + benefits Key responsibilities for the Principal Commercial Officer will include and will not be limited to: Manage contracts from start to finish, including bids, negotiation, delivery, and closure. Help win new business by supporting bids, writing and reviewing contracts, and protecting company interests. Take part in negotiations to agree contract terms. Oversee contracts day-to-day, including changes, issues, and admin. Identify risks and opportunities and work with teams to manage them. Build strong relationships with customers and partners. Support project teams with commercial advice. Communicate updates clearly to stakeholders and senior management. Represent the commercial team in meetings and reviews. Keep systems and data up to date (e.g. SAP). Promote best practice and support junior team members. Work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Key skills and experience required for the Principal Commercial Officer role will include and will not be limited to: Strong experience in contract management across the full lifecycle. Confident in negotiation and working with stakeholders. Experience managing complex, high-value contracts. Good understanding of contract law, risk, and liabilities. Able to draft and negotiate contract terms and conditions. Knowledge of pricing and costing. Awareness of intellectual property and how to protect it. Understanding of import/export rules and licences. Good process and change management skills. Strong teamwork and influencing abilities. Good commercial awareness across customers and suppliers. Comfortable using IT systems and tools such as SAP. To apply for this Principal Commercial Officer / Commercial Manager / Contracts Officer / Commercial Contracts Specialist role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and meet security clearance requirements.

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

Customs Clerk, Bedford, MK42 Reactive Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the UKs leading distribution companies. Due to expansion, their specialist freight division are looking for an experienced Customs Clerk to join their expanding team based in Bedford. The role: Collating and checking documents relating to import & export shipments Signing of documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients Recognise client commercial invoice(s) and packing list(s) extracting data as necessary to complete import and export declarations Liaising with importers/exporters and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information for import and export entries Aiding clients on the classification of goods and their importance Entering details onto specialised software connecting to CHIEF/CDS Preparation of necessary import/export documentation, including T-forms, EUR1's, Certificates of Origin (CofO), CVED and other cargo control documents The person: Previous experience working in a similar Customs role Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Customs tariff is required and application of the relevant procedures is essential. Familiar with different export/import regimes and different modes of transport Experience of using deferment accounts and FAS payment systems Formal training & detailed knowledge of customs import & export processes Understanding of the impact of incorrect or false information in Customs declarations Strong communication skills both written and verbal Attention for detail as you will be required to compile documentation and be able to interpret the legal requirements on behalf of customers in a clear and simple way; high accuracy of record keeping Strong interpersonal skills; confident communicator Good problem solving capability & able to apply critical thinking skills; ability to actively listen and interpret information timely & accurately Self-motivating and be able to organise your work effectively Ability to operate windows based applications and any other software that is standard within the industry Work in a fast paced environment ensuring clearance processes are completed in a compliant and timely manner Excellent numerical skills are essential due to the calculation of VAT and Duty on behalf of HMRC The package & hours: A good starting salary of around £27,000 p/a Excellent benefits package Monday to Friday 8-430 or 830-5 For more information about this exciting and rewarding Customs Clerk career, please APPLY TODAY. Key: Customs Clerk, Customs Officer, Customs, Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight, Bedford.