Head of Trade Compliance and Governance - Manchester, United Kingdom - Roke Manor Research Limited

Roke Manor Research Limited

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Us
Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML.

We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data.

We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027.

At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of 'time, trust and freedom'.

The role may give the opportunity to work from any of our offices or from home as necessary and we will consider flexible working arrangements.

Having a diverse workforce is a key priority for us and is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on listening to each other's aspirations and are accommodating wherever possible.

About the Role

This is a senior role where you will take the lead on all trade compliance governance, compliance and risk matters.

You will report directly to the General Counsel and have line management responsibility of others within the Compliance team.

You will have a strong background in trade compliance including the processes concerning the import and exporting of goods.

Lastly, we understand that different people have different skills and experiences and therefore you might not be able to meet every responsibility or have the necessary experience listed below.

However, we appreciate that you will bring other skills and experiences to us and would therefore encourage you to apply.

You have nothing to lose

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that processes related to imports and exports of goods meet the requirements of the Chemring Group Export Control Policy and UK/US Export Control legislation are met.
Provide specialist advice as required to ensure project delivery follows internal and external standards/requirements.
Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that export control is managed effectively and efficiently as well as with regulators. (e.g. UK Department for International Trade, HMRC, US State Department, US Department of Commerce).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Be conversant with UK export control laws.
Experience of managing and administering an export compliance business system (with a thorough understanding of both UK and US export control requirements).
Excellent sense of judgment and problem solving skills to be able to interpret and/or analyse complex factual and conceptual information with the ability to interpret/adapt general procedures or approaches when formulating responses to problems/issues.

Desirable (But not a prerequisite to apply)

Member of The Institute of Export and International trade
Level 4 in International Trade or Higher.

The Benefits and Perks...

Flexitime: Working hours to suit you and your life.
Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance.
Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions.
Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays with the ability to purchase extra leave and your birthday off

Chemring Share Save:
Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

Clearances
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC or DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 5 years or 10 years or DV Clearance.

The Next Step...
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV setting out how you meet the above criteria - there is no need for a cover letter but you may send one if you wish