Security & Trade Controls Officer

* Assist with the administration and coordination of BPSS, SC, and DV applications in accordance with GOVs
007, HMG Personnel Security Controls, and MOD policy.
* Review BPSS screening checks, identity verification, and pre‑employment assurance tasks.
* Help manage correspondence with UKSV and applicants, ensuring timely responses and smooth processing.
* Maintain accurate vetting and personnel security records in line with classification and Data Protection Act requirements.
* Support insider risk awareness activities, including monitoring changes of circumstance and flagging concerns to the Security Controller.  Risk awareness activities, including monitoring changes of circumstance and flagging concerns to the Security Controller.
* Assist in delivering security briefings and awareness materials to staff and contractors.
* Provide general administrative support for security audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
* Assist in classifying defence related goods, software, technology, and documentation against UK Military Lists and Strategic Export Control Lists.
* Support the preparation and submission of SIEL, OGEL, and OIEL licence applications.
* Help monitor licence conditions, maintaining registers and documentation for controlled exports and technology transfers.
* Support programme teams by reviewing documents for export‑controlled content and flagging issues for escalation.
* Assist with internal audits, compliance checks, and preparation for ECJU or MOD inspections.
* Maintain accurate export compliance records, registers, and secure filing systems.
* Help deliver awareness briefings to engineers, supply chain, and commercial staff on export control requirements.
* Support reviews of international collaboration activities, including secure transfer of technical data.
* Experience working in a defence, government, aerospace, or other security‑sensitive environment.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
* Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and responsibly.
* Good communication and stakeholder‑support skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks.
* Understanding of personnel vetting processes and classified information handling requirements.
* Awareness of UK export controls, licensing processes, or defence‑related compliance frameworks.
* Knowledge of GOVs
007, ITAR/EAR, or ECJU licensing frameworks.
* Previous experience supporting a Security Controller or export compliance function.
* Professional development or interest in security, compliance, or export controls.
* High integrity and commitment to maintaining security standards.
* Reliable, discreet, and professional when handling sensitive matters.
* Proactive, organised, and able to work to defined procedures with minimal supervision.
* Strong team player, supporting both security and trade compliance functions.
* Calm and structured approach when working under pressure or in time‑critical situations.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the United Kingdom Vetting Service (UKSV)
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