Export Control Assistant Practitioner

Job Title: Export Control Assistant Practitioner Location: Barrow-in-Furness Contract: 16 Months / options to be taken perm Salary: £20.00ph PAYE Role Summary: We are looking for an Export Control Assistant Practitioner to join the Export Control team within the Submarines division. Based in Barrow-in-Furness, this role involves ensuring compliance with domestic and foreign export control laws and regulations. You will be part of a specialist support function within the businesss legal team, managing relationships and supporting the shipping team in export control compliance. This is a maternity cover role, but there is potential for a permanent position following the contract. Key Responsibilities: • Provide daily support to the Export Control function, assisting in managing and completing tasks related to export control matters. • Oversee the allocation of queries and tasks, contributing to business processes and escalating issues when necessary. • Assist in reviewing and developing export control processes and user guides, ensuring compliance with internal standards. • Conduct audits of compliance and assist in risk management, developing mitigation plans where required. • Support the preparation of export control training for cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. • Maintain and update registers, user guides, and SharePoint, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist with root cause analysis, lessons learned reviews, and regulatory investigations into potential export control breaches. • Communicate export control matters to the wider business in a clear, concise manner. • Support export control assurance activities and contribute to the development of continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications: • Experience working within a logistics, HMRC, or shipping environment (desirable). • Experience in a compliance-focused role. • Extensive administrative background. • Ability to prioritize workloads and manage time efficiently. TPBN1_UKTJ