Export Officer

Copello are looking for an experience Export Officer to join a defence business, you will lead the export team to develop, implement and maintain UK and international trade compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Timely processing of UK export licencing applications including OGELs, OIELs, and SIELs.
• Interface with UK authorities on licence applications/queries (HMRC/BIS/ECJU).
• Act as a mentor/coach to new and inexperienced team members.
• Overall accountability of internal policies and procedures relating to import/export compliance, ITAR, EAR, and Dual Use regulations.
• Support internal and external parties with applications and management of US export authorisations, TAAs, MLAs, and licences.

Skills and Experience required:

• Expertise in UK import and export requirements for military products and a good basic understanding of ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Must be able to perform in a customer focused 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.
• Must be competent with Excel.
• Assisting in government audits into import and export activities.
• Effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.