Export Control Officer

Descripción del trabajo Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Export Control Officer plays a key role within GKN Aerospace’s global Export Control function, part of the Corporate Legal & Compliance organization. This position supports the Business Line Export Control and Sanctions Lead by providing expert guidance, oversight, and compliance assurance across facilities and sites. The role ensures adherence to export control regulations and sanctions requirements, safeguarding sensitive technologies and data while enabling compliant business operations. How You'll Contribute Compliance Implementation Drive the implementation of export compliance requirements at facility level, including the Export Control Framework and Technology Control Plan. Ensure segregation and protection of controlled data, enforce badging protocols, and cascade policies and procedures throughout the facility. Oversight of Transfers & Classification Monitor and validate the classification of all items received, exported, or transferred from the facility. Maintain accurate, retrievable records of classifications, authorisations, signed documents, and export activities. Ensure employees involved in export activities receive mandatory training and maintain training records. Licensing & Authorisation Management Manage export licenses and authorisations, including applications, tracking expirations and decrements, communicating license provisos and restrictions. Reporting & Governance Provide timely and accurate reports to the Business Line Export Control and Sanctions Lead and the Facility Business Head. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement corrective actions arising from investigations, disclosures, audits, governmental visits, and compliance reviews. Expert Guidance & Training Deliver specialist advice on export control and sanctions matters. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance compliance awareness and capability. What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes: Education University degree or equivalent; additional procurement or compliance training is an advantage. Experience Minimum 5 years in a relevant role, ideally within the manufacturing or aerospace industry. Industry Knowledge Familiarity with aviation and export control regulations preferred. Skills Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and drive compliance initiatives to successful completion. What We’ll Offer Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Company bonus based on company and personal performance Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions on a 1: 1.5 basis. Company contributing up 12% Life Assurance 8 x salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday Income protection Shopping discountsCycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family A collaborative, dynamic working environment. We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr