Senior Compliance Officer - Export Control

{"description": " Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer - Export Control Location: Rochester - Onsite Salary: £40,000+ depending on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: The role serves as the primary expert for Export Control compliance, providing daily guidance on regulations, procedures, and authorisation requirements, including direct engagement with regulatory bodies. It oversees internal and external audits, leads investigations, prepares disclosure letters,
and drives corrective actions through root-cause analysis and lessons-learned activities. The position develops and delivers compliance training, updates policies, and supports the integration of export-control protocols within site transformation initiatives . Additionally, it includes supervising and developing junior team members, ensuring stable capability and consistent adherence to compliance standards across the organisation. Core duties: You will act as a key point of contact/subject matter expert for day-to-day advice and guidance on Export Control regulatory and procedure requirements, including engagement with regulatory bodies to obtain export/re-export authorisations You will oversee and participate in external & internal audits of compliance against business processes across the site, functions and projects You will undertake Export Control investigations, draft Disclosure letters, identify corrective actions and lead root cause analysis and lessons learned reviews You will
prepare and introduce appropriate compliance training and guidance materials and policies for dissemination to the business You will support local implementation of compliance related aspects of the Rochester site Transformation programmes where export control protocols/checks are needed You will supervise and develop junior practitioners Essential Skills: You will have working knowledge of US export regulations and up to date with Export Control laws, including ITAR You will have Investigative and probing skills when conducting investigations, ensuring accurate results are concluded & recorded in a timely manner, and clear root cause(s) identified You will have excellent communication skills to relay regulatory requirements into the business at all levels and the ability to engage at numerous levels within the organisation and ensure interaction with team, Customers, Suppliers and external auditors It is also desirable you will have understanding of UK export regulations and exposure to
complex export audits with internal and external auditors The Compliance Team: The team will work with numerous business functions to provide day-to-day guidance on compliance issues, with particular emphasis on meeting UK & US Export Control regulations and appropriate corporate/local policies. Within the Compliance Team you will collaborate to seek and introduce best practice and drive compliance related continuous improvement initiatives . Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose