Job Description
A fantastic opportunity for a Trade Compliance Manager has arisen to join a leading aerospace & defence manufacturing organisation. You’ll be part of a highly technical production environment supporting commercial, defence and business jet programmes, working closely with engineering, logistics, supply chain and senior leadership to ensure robust UK and US export compliance.
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This role plays a key part in managing export authorisations, maintaining export compliance processes, and supporting the wider business with trade compliance expertise across a growing and innovative manufacturing operation.
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Role – Trade Compliance Manager
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Location – Shipley (hybrid working)
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Type – Permanent position
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Salary – Competitive + benefits
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Key responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Manager level role include (but are not limited to):
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- Supports site compliance with internal Trade Compliance policies, procedures and manuals, aligned to UK and US import and export regulations.
- Manages and administers UK and US export authorisations and licensing activity.
- Acts as the site Trade Compliance point of contact, supporting local stakeholders across engineering, logistics, sales and supply chain.
- Reviews export documentation and customs entries to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Maintains trade compliance data including HTS classifications, country of origin, record‑keeping and broker interactions.
- Performs denied party screening and supports export release activities.
- Maintains organised and auditable records of licences, authorisations and export documentation.
- Supports internal and external audits, self‑assessments and corrective action activity.
- Delivers and supports Trade Compliance awareness and training across the business.
- Works closely with UK and corporate Trade Compliance leads, contributing data and supporting investigations where required.
- Contributes to Trade Compliance improvement initiatives and site‑based compliance projects.
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Key skills and experience required for the Trade Compliance Manager role include (but are not limited to):
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- Experience or working knowledge of UK and/or US import and export regulations (ITAR / EAR knowledge beneficial but not essential).
- Exposure to export licensing or strong motivation to develop in this area with training and support.
- Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to documentation and record‑keeping.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with competing priorities.
- Strong ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a practical, solutions‑focused mindset.
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To apply for this Senior Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Manager / Trade Compliance Specialist / Trade Compliance Coordinator / Trade Compliance Officer / Export Compliance Coordinator / Export Controls Officer / Customs & Trade Compliance role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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