International Trade Compliance Manager

International Trade Compliance Manager

Location: Denham, UK
Working Hours: Mon–Thu 08:15–16:45, Fri 08:15–12:15
Reporting to: Group Head of Compliance

Engineering for Life

At Martin-Baker, we don’t just manufacture aerospace components; we save lives. As the world leader in ejection seats, our global supply chain is mission critical. We are looking for a decisive, solution-oriented International Trade Compliance Manager to lead our ITC function and ensure our life-saving technology reaches those who need it, without delay.

The Role: Strategic Leadership & Practical Impact

You aren’t just a policy writer; you are the guardian of our global trade. Leading a small, dedicated team, you will take full ownership of our International Trade Compliance function. You will be the technical expert who understands that in a world of "grey" regulations, the business needs a partner who finds a way to say "yes" safely.

Key Responsibilities:

* Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small ITC team, fostering a service-oriented culture that supports the business.

* Global Oversight: Take the lead on US (ITAR/EAR), UK, EU, and emerging India-specific export controls.

* Customs Innovation: Oversee our transition into a new era of customs compliance, including a major £1M Global Trade Solution (GTS) project to automate import/export and trade preference management.

* Operational Flow: Keep goods moving. From standard sales to complex technology transfers for employee travel, you ensure compliance never becomes a bottleneck.

* Strategic Advisory: Act as a decisive partner to the Group Head of Compliance and CFO. You don’t just flag problems; you present options and recommendations.

Who You Are

* The Expert: You have lived and breathed export controls throughout your career. You have a deep, working mastery of ITAR, EAR, and UK/EU export licensing.

* The Pragmatist: You understand that compliance is rarely black and white. You have the confidence to make judgements, take calculated risks within legal boundaries, and interpret law through a commercial lens.

* The Problem Solver: You have a "never turn them away" mindset. When faced with a complex regulation, your first thought is: "How do we make this happen?"

* The Communicator: You are decisive and firm, yet collaborative. You stay current with global news—from tariff shifts to legislative changes—and anticipate how they affect our mission.

Why Join Us?

Your work at Martin-Baker directly contributes to saving lives. We offer a collaborative environment and a standout benefits package:

* 9% Non-Contributory Pension (18+)

* The "Friday Finish": Your weekend starts at 12:15 PM every Friday.

* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an option to purchase more).

* Healthcare & Security: Healthcare Cash Plan and 4x Salary Life Assurance.

* Project Exposure: Lead a high value £1M GTS implementation.

Your Interview Journey

1. Initial Telephone Interview with your Recruitment Business Partner.

2. First Stage (Teams) with the Hiring Manager.

3. Final Stage (Face-to-Face) at our Denham site.

How to Apply

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Note: This role is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK