Trade Compliance Manager

Trade Compliance Manager
- Swindon
- Permanent- £70,000- £90,000

Copello are partnering with one of the most exciting new companies in Defence to find their next Trades Compliance Manager...

Join an innovative organisation developing cutting-edge technology across Defence, Security, Space and Digital. Working at the forefront of autonomous systems and AI, you'll play a key role in enabling global operations that protect people, support critical infrastructure and deliver real-world impact.

We're looking for an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to lead our UK trade compliance programme and support our rapidly growing engineering, manufacturing and international supply chain operations.

• As the UK trade compliance expert, you'll:
• Lead and develop the UK trade compliance framework.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU and US export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to enable compliant, efficient global operations.
• Manage export licensing, classification, sanctions screening and end-user controls.
• Develop practical policies, processes and training that support innovation while managing regulatory risk.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to drive best practice across the business.

• You’ll bring:
• Experience in trade compliance, export controls or international trade within a regulated industry such as aerospace, defence, electronics or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK export controls, ITAR, EAR, sanctions and licensing requirements.
• Experience supporting procurement and international supply chains.
• The confidence to influence stakeholders and provide practical, risk-based advice in a fast-paced environment.

If you're ready to combine compliance expertise with innovation in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you,