Export Control Manager

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Harlow, Essex

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Export Control Manager

Based in Harlow, Glenrothes or Gloucester

Hybrid working, 3 days a week

What You Will Do

Support of Global Trade (GT) activity associated with all business areas.

Dissemination and briefing of all Raytheon UK domestic and international Policies and Procedures to deliver world class export controls compliantly.

Support export classification of contract deliverables

Managing the implementation, creation, maintenance and authorisation of Agreement Export / Import Compliance Plans (AEICPs) by the business area.

Commercial management / preparation of all necessary licences and documentation to ensure deliveries are made in a timely, cost-effective and compliant manner, including technology transfers requests, F680’s or F1686’s.

Management of complex agreements (MLA’s, TAA’s, CA’s etc.,) including sub-licensee and NDA reviews, approval of DN/TCN activity, and ensuring all activities undertaken are authorised under the relevant agreement.

Support the implementation of mandatory group export control training at awareness, enhanced and advanced level devised, created, implemented, delivered and continually improved in line with requirements.

Working with the business on new and existing opportunities and effectively manage all GT obligations relating to the business area.

Provide awareness training to external customers, suppliers, sub licensees and sub tier sub licensees, as required.

Support to the business area management leadership team.

Attend and support Gate reviews for all key business areas as requested.

Provide expert guidance across the business area to ensure compliance with UK Export and Import regulations and US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Provide guidance and advice to other members of staff as well as functional and programme offices.

Undertaking Internal Audits and where issues are found liaise with appropriate business area and assist with corrective action plan to ensure company compliance.

Track and monitor corrective actions resulting from self-assessments and audits.

Support investigations relating to potential compliance breaches and assist in the preparation of any resulting incident reports to GT and RUK Legal Department.

Managing and generating reports and performance metrics.

Support the Head of GT Operations on specific projects as requested.

Support trade compliance goals and objectives.

Support the development of improved processes using Six Sigma and other lean tools

Qualifications You Must Have

Extensive knowledge of U.K. Export Licensing Regulations, U.S. ITAR/EAR Regulations, and shipping Procedures

knowledge in corporate compliance investigations, EXIM licensing, customs and border enforcement, global trade operations, and relevant regulatory regimes

Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices on EXIM processes

Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills and the ability to learn quickly, work independently with minimal supervision, manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks and lead intermediate projects and investigations in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to engage RUK business leaders to drive cross-functional implementation of new procedural solutions and work instructions in a timely and efficient manner

Proactive, well organised with ability to effectively manage volume and prioritise accordingly

Sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail

Excellent leadership skills and ability to provide effective advice and counsel on EXIM matters

Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, EXIM and Global Trade tools and programmes

All round business commercial awareness

Strong team player

Awareness and understanding of Business Agreements

All round business commercial awareness

Qualifications We Prefer

Graduate equivalent qualification (Cranfield University Level 4 MSc accredited module in Political, Legal and Ethical frameworks of Defence with a focus on Strategic Export Controls or Graduate Member of Institute of Export or similar)

Benefits:

£: Competitive salary

Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension

25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)

Company bonus scheme (discretionary)

Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Work Culture

37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.

Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!

Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.

Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.

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