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Job Description:
Your Impact
Are you a Trade Compliance professional, with experience in US export controls, ITAR and UK Export Licencing and looking for a new career path in an exciting and dynamic company that has so much to offer? If this peaks your interest, then keep reading.
In this role, you will work within our Trade compliance department to support the management aspects relating to UK Export Control and Trade Compliance. As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team who provide a business support service including; advice and guidance to Leonardo's Edinburgh business operations and functions, to ensure the business remains compliant with UK and other relevant trade control laws and regulations.
As a Trade Compliance Specialist you will also:
Support and maintain accurate and compliant records in line with HMRC and DBT regulations for imports and exports
Support and prepare UK export licensing applications and compliance for items equipment, software, and technology
Support and prepare foreign licensing requirements including US ITAR and US EAR / German BAFA etc
Advise project teams on UK and international export control requirements
Submit and track MOD Form 680s and liaise with UK MoD for approvals
Classify goods items, software, and technology under UK Export Control regulations
Support internal and external audits on export and trade compliance
Provide export clearance documentation and ensure via SAP systems
This is a hybrid working role, you will need to attend our Edinburgh/Newcastle site 1-2 times a week. There may also be a requirement for some national travel as well.
What you’ll bring
For this role we will be looking for:
Experience in export control/trade compliance practitioner with - Detailed knowledge of UK Export Licencing, including Trade Controls - Good working knowledge of foreign import / export regulations, particularly EU Member States and the US ITAR and US EAR, including US ITAR Agreements and General Correspondence / Retransfer requests under US and other export control regulations - Good working knowledge of UK/EU Customs regulations.
Good all round computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
Ideally good understanding of trade compliance considerations for international support programmes within the aerospace, defence and security sector but not essential
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Primary Location:
GB - EdinburghContract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
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