Senior Trade Officer

Copello have partnered with an established Defence Engineering business in the recruitment of a Senior Trade Compliance Officer.

Working closely with the Trade Compliance Manager, you will help ensure regulatory obligations are met while enabling business operations to run efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing UK export licence applications and maintaining accurate compliance records

• Liaising with relevant authorities on trade compliance matters

• Monitoring changes in export control and sanctions regulations

• Supporting internal training, audits, and policy adherence

• Providing guidance to internal teams on trade compliance requirements

• Assisting with international export authorisations and approvals

About you:

• Strong working knowledge of UK export controls and customs requirements

• Good awareness of international regulations such as ITAR/EAR

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, stakeholder-facing environment

• Experience in defence, aerospace, or regulated industries is advantageous

Please note candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.

For more information, please reach out to Ella