Export Compliance Officer

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems are looking for an Export Control Officer to join the Trade Compliance Team. This is a great opportunity for a strong Administrator to develop their skills further within a supportive team, in the area of Trade Compliance.

As an Export Control Officer, you will ensure the business is compliant with all applicable aspects of export legislation and assist with administering of relevant procedures and processes and their implementation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform regulatory analysis to determine proper jurisdiction and appropriate classification of hardware, software and technology.- Carry out due diligence checks on agents, customers, suppliers and service providers.- Review technical data that is being proposed for transfer or export to assess technical content and make appropriate classification and export licence determinations.-
- Track status of all export authorisation requests from internal request to Governmental approval to close of licence/authorisation, as appropriate.- Provide support with the request of end-user undertakings and address queries raised by Customer Services and/or PCS customers related to the undertakings.- Update and maintain the company ERP system with the correct export control classifications, end-user undertakings, export licences and export control statements (UK & US Export Controls)- Track the use of Temporary Export Licences.- As a member of the Trade Compliance Team, serve as a focal point for export compliance queries.- Complete Export Classification Questionnaires and End-User Certificates for customers and suppliers.- Assist with raising relevant Customs documentation required for exhibitions, demonstrations, trials, supplier returns and exports of military technical data.

Required Experience & Skills:
- Experience in trade compliance procedures and documentation (minimum of 1-2 years)- Ability to build productive relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation.- Ability to problem solve independently and as part of a team- Highly organised- Strong admin skills- Attention to detail- Ability to meet deadlines and manage varying workload

Benefits:
Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
- Flexible working within core working hours
- 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
- 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
- Flexible benefits package
- Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
- Sports and Social club
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

Nationality Requirements

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.