Senior Trade Compliance Officer

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Belfast (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) £50,000-£60,000 Are you experienced in export controls and looking to step into a senior, operational role within a high-performing compliance function? A leading engineering and technology organisation is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Officer to strengthen their Belfast team. Working as a senior member of the Trade Compliance function, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business meets UK and US export control rules, UK Customs requirements, and wider trade regulations. This is a hands-on, advisory role supporting complex projects, technical teams, and leadership stakeholders. What you'll be doing Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams, providing day-to-day operational trade compliance guidance. Supporting the business and Head of Trade Compliance with analysis and advice on a broad range of export control matters, including those relating to large or technically complex programmes. Identifying potential compliance risks and offering informed recommendations to stakeholders. Leading product and technology classification activities and advising engineering teams when classification expertise is needed. Making licence assessments independently and offering support to colleagues on their own determinations. Reviewing business and compliance considerations to provide balanced, informed advice. Contributing to trade compliance projects and acting as a subject-matter resource. Maintaining accurate documentation to support audits and regulatory checks. Reporting potential violations and supporting investigations, audits, and voluntary disclosure processes. Delivering or contributing to training sessions to build compliance awareness across the business. Playing an active role in developing and embedding local trade compliance processes, tools, and policies. What you'll bring Strong working knowledge of UK and US export control regulations and UK Customs rules. Experience dealing with internal stakeholders at various levels. 3–5 years' experience in import/export controls or trade compliance. Desirable experience Background in defence, aerospace, or dual-use environments. Awareness of EU export control frameworks. Security Requirements This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC). xehkeey Full SC typically requires 5 years' UK residency, although in some cases 3 years may be acceptable with additional checks. What's on offer Competitive salary Annual performance bonus Up to 7% matched pension 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance (2x salary) Employee assistance programme & mental wellbeing support Access to retail discounts Gym membership schemes Strong internal mobility and professional development opportunities Hybrid working with flexibility for work–life balance