Job Title: Senior Governance Officer
Location: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £47,683.00 + Dependant on skills & experience
What you’ll be doing:
- Write, audit and implement import/export compliance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to US & UK Export Licencing as well as general import, export and VAT legislation
- Provide advice and guidance to the wider ITS team as well as the company’s various departments on import/export compliance matters, with particular regard to Military Goods, utilising a range of HMRC procedures including Inward Processing Relief (IPR), Outward Processing Relief (OPR) and Temporary movements
- Conduct internal process confirmations as well as assisting with other internal and external audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance
- Assist in the management of relationships with government agencies, customs brokers, and other third-party service providers
- Ensure that all employees are trained on import/export compliance matters and that the company’s compliance program is effectively communicated to all relevant stakeholders
Your skills and experiences:
- Demonstratable experience in import/export compliance and operations, preferably in the Aerospace/Defence industry
- Thorough knowledge of UK Import / Export Customs formalities, including but not limited to MSS data, the UK Trade Tariff and CDS
- Reasonable knowledge of UK and US import/export regulations, including ITAR and EAR
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
- Professional certifications such as from the Institute of Export are highly desirable
- IT competent with proficient Microsoft word and excel skills
- Solid knowledge of international trade matters with experience of applying up to date legislation and Regulations
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The International Trade Solutions Team:
Are you looking to be part of a collaborative, high-energy team within the International Trade Solutions space? Our team at Samlesbury is made up of passionate and skilled professionals dedicated to navigating the complexities of international trade in the aviation sector.
As a Senior Governance Officer, you will become a vital member of a team that thrives on tackling challenges related to the import and export of Air sector assets. Together, we manage the intricacies of compliance, legislation, and business operations while supporting each other to meet the ever-changing demands of international trade.
Our team is united by a commitment to excellence, and this role offers a unique chance to collaborate across all AIR platforms, from US programmes to Europe and international markets. You’ll work with a group of experts who share knowledge, solve problems together, and celebrate successes as a team.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 14th April 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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