International Trade Compliance Manager

Location: Denham, UK
Working Hours: Mon–Thu 08:15–16:45, Fri 08:15–12:15
Reporting to: Group Head of Compliance

Engineering for Life

At Martin-Baker, we don’t just manufacture aerospace components; we save lives. As the world leader in ejection seats, our global supply chain is mission critical. We are looking for a decisive, solution-oriented International Trade Compliance Manager to lead our ITC function and ensure our life-saving technology reaches those who need it, without delay.

The Role: Strategic Leadership & Practical Impact

You aren’t just a policy writer; you are the guardian of our global trade. Leading a small, dedicated team, you will take full ownership of our International Trade Compliance function. You will be the technical expert who understands that in a world of "grey" regulations, the business needs a partner who finds a way to say "yes" safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small ITC team, fostering a service-oriented culture that supports the business.
• Global Oversight: Take the lead on US (ITAR/EAR), UK, EU, and emerging India-specific export controls.
• Customs Innovation: Oversee our transition into a new era of customs compliance, including a major £1M Global Trade Solution (GTS) project to automate import/export and trade preference management.
• Operational Flow: Keep goods moving. From standard sales to complex technology transfers for employee travel, you ensure compliance never becomes a bottleneck.
• Strategic Advisory: Act as a decisive partner to the Group Head of Compliance and CFO. You don’t just flag problems; you present options and recommendations.

Who You Are

• The Expert: You have lived and breathed export controls throughout your career. You have a deep, working mastery of ITAR, EAR, and UK/EU export licensing.
• The Pragmatist: You understand that compliance is rarely black and white. You have the confidence to make judgements, take calculated risks within legal boundaries, and interpret law through a commercial lens.
• The Problem Solver: You have a "never turn them away" mindset. When faced with a complex regulation, your first thought is: "How do we make this happen?"
• The Communicator: You are decisive and firm, yet collaborative. You stay current with global news—from tariff shifts to legislative changes—and anticipate how they affect our mission.
• Prior experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace, Defence, or Automotive) is strongly preferred

Why Join Us?

Your work at Martin-Baker directly contributes to saving lives. We offer a collaborative environment and a standout benefits package:

• 9% Non-Contributory Pension (18+)
• The "Friday Finish": Your weekend starts at 12:15 PM every Friday.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an option to purchase more).
• Healthcare & Security: Healthcare Cash Plan and 4x Salary Life Assurance.
• Project Exposure: Lead a high value £1M GTS implementation.

Your Interview Journey

1. Initial Telephone Interview with your Recruitment Business Partner.
2. First Stage (Teams) with the Hiring Manager.
3. Final Stage (Face-to-Face) at our Denham site.

How to Apply

Ready to lead a world-class trade function?

Hit "Apply Now," send your CV to jobs@martin-baker.co.uk, or call us on 01952 281908.

Note: This role is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.