Job description for International Relations Export Controls Officer (Import/Export Officer)

Do you have a passion for UK & EU Export Control legislation? Are excited by the opportunity to shape and define some of the biggest and complex defence programmes in the UK today? This may be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be responsible for liaising with businesses to ensure correct and accurate clearance instructions can be issued to import agent/import broker and instructing freight agent/importer broker in accordance with business requirements. Your role will also involve checking import clearance information provided by import agent/broker to ensure DE&S Deca instructions have been followed.

Another area of your role will be looking at submission of export declarations to UK HMRC in accordance with UK regulations and company procedures. This will include checking customs entries following goods departure and address anomalies (with reference to site Trade Compliance lead). Along with identifying corrective action when errors are noted (with reference to site Trade Compliance lead) and ensuring all conditions on export licence are complied with including, new applications End User Statements and End of Year return.

You will have the opportunity to shape and define this exciting new role within DE&S Deca and discover the best processes to help this role succeed.

Please note: At DE&S Deca, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance (this is expected to be a minimum of 60%) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance.

What you’ll be doing

• Become a Subject Matter Expert in US export control regulations/legislation which determine the way in which US origin military technology is managed in the UK and can have serious impacts on defence business if they are not managed appropriately.
• Be a key POC and provide DE&S and wider MOD with quality and timely advice, guidance and practical assistance across a range of complex export control issues that affect defence business.
• Develop strong relationships both with internal DE&S and MOD stakeholders and with export control counterparts in industry and the US regulators.
• Responsible for the coordination and the delivery of US export controls training within DE&S and wider MOD.
• Provide support, advice and guidance to DE&S and wider MOD with regards to the identification of export-controlled articles it holds.
• Proactively engage with DE&S and wider MOD to conduct regular assurance and governance reviews against MOD policy to identify any issues and areas of concern and to ensure that policy is being complied with.
• Conduct regular reviews of US export control policy, training and assurance processes to ensure regulatory changes are accommodated for and that MOD policy remains up to date and fit for purpose.

 Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Demonstrate Knowledge of UK & EU Export Control legislation as well as awareness of US EAR & ITAR regulations.
• Minimum of Chartered Logistics Technician or equivalent
• Experience of managing Freight Forwarder and shipping electronic components internationally.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Analysis and Use of Evidence Expert
• Changing and Improving CSBC 3
• Communicating and Influencing CSBC 3

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

 Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

 Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

 Offering at a lower level

If you’re not successful at interview, we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.

Ready to join us as a International Relations Export Controls Officer? Apply today.