Trade Compliance Officer

Location: Templecombe, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Trade Compliance Officer

Templecombe, Cheadle or Bristol

Join Our Team as a Trade Compliance Officer

Locations: Templecombe, Cheadle, or Bristol

What this role has to offer:

Step into a pivotal advisory role where you'll influence our business by overseeing all aspects of trade compliance to meet regulatory requirements in the UK, US, Germany, and beyond. Empowered with authority, you'll engage with senior and global stakeholders, both internally and externally, fostering relationships with regulators, HMRC, and MOD. This transformative journey offers opportunities for career growth, whether as a specialist, leader, or across various disciplines.

Our Opportunity:

Be part of our dynamic team as we expand. This role suits an experienced export control professional, ideally with a background in defence, military, or highly regulated industries. Your main focus will be promoting and implementing import/export compliance within the UK and internationally, aligning with laws, regulations, and Thales Group policies.

Key responsibilities:

As a trusted advisor, you'll guide key stakeholders on trade compliance requirements, including:

- Reviewing and approving trade compliance documentation

- Applying for export approvals and licenses

- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

- Managing customs authorizations and audits

Thales offers a hybrid-working model with opportunities for remote work and occasional UK travel.

About You:

- Strong knowledge of UK and US export regulations (ITAR and EAR) and UK customs regulations

- Positive attitude and commercial awareness

- Excellent time management and attention to detail

Connect with Andreea Burcea, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-BA1 to explore this exciting opportunity.

Join us in shaping the future of Trade Compliance at Thales. Discover a career journey where your expertise makes a difference!

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