Export Control Officer

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence; Abergele; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Export Control Officer

Location: Glascoed, South Wales; Radway Green, Crewe; Washington, Tyne & Wear; Bishopton, Renfrewshire; or Ridsdale, Hexham

Salary: £42,132

What you'll be doing:

1. Leading export control project compliance and communication into each individual area across the business
2. Being a key point of contact for day to day advice and guidance within the business on export control regulatory and procedure requirements
3. Undertaking the implementation of export control policies and procedures in support of the Export Control Manager
4. Providing expertise in the audit and assurance process ensuring that compliance controls are being adhered to across all business sites, projects and functions
5. Undertaking export control investigations from capture to resolution and supporting the Export Control Manager
6. Supporting export control improvement activities and maintaining accurate export control records for compliance purposes

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

1. Understanding and experience in application of all relevant export control and import-export laws and regulations e.g.: ITAR (State department), EAR (Export Administration Regulations - Commerce department) and UK Export Controls
2. Experience working in an export control role, preferably within the defence sector
3. Ability to engage at all levels, with Group Export Control and Export Control Teams in all other business units and ensure interaction with Internal Audit and external auditors

Desirable:

1. A good standard of computer literacy
2. Experience using SAP

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Land UK Export Control team:

Take on a dynamic role in a small, supportive team, reporting to the Head of Export Control. You'll gain exposure across all business functions while ensuring compliance with export control laws, regulations, and company policies. With opportunities for training, development, and travel to other sites, you'll broaden your expertise and make impactful contributions. Collaborate with stakeholders, enhance communication, and become an integral part of a team that values growth, support, and success in every aspect.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.