Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Indra Park Air work with customers all over the globe to make air travel safer.  For over 50 years we’ve been one of the leading producers of VHF and UHF radios, providing the vital link between the ground and the air for passenger, freight and military aircraft.

The reasons behind our success are simple and won’t change.   First, we work harder for the customer than the rest.  We take time to truly know their needs and create the right product for them.  We train them how to use it, we won’t let our equipment be deployed until every detail is right, and then we provide the best care and service for all of our products as long as they are still used.

At Indra Park Air we stay the best by looking to the future – to new requirements and new possibilities.  A radio remains a radio but we never stop thinking about how we can improve it, how we make it and how it can offer more to our customers.  It’s no wonder that we are one of only 2% of companies worldwide to hold PLATINUM Level in Investors in People Accreditation.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated Global Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team to  ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations, including UK, EU and US (ITAR/ EAR). Working within the Trade Compliance team, this role is essential to supporting business goals, whilst maintaining regulatory compliance.

What you will do:

• Be instrumental in the  incorporation,  integration and maintenance of the International Trade Compliance (ITC) standards and procedures into the daily business practices of employees  
• Develop and deliver training courses for employees at all levels
• Provide guidance to the business on trade compliance queries  
• Support the business in obtaining UK and US Export Licenses through registration or application; and compliance of the Export licenses Ensure export, import and UK Customs transactions are compliant and adhere to appropriate guidance and legislation
• Assist with HMRC and ECJU audits and respond to queries
• Organise and provide training to all employees
• Ensure appropriate due diligence activities, including Restricted Party Screening transactions are completed and resolve queries where required.
• Engagement with freight forwarders/ customs brokers.
• Support the digitization of trade compliance determinations
• Delegate and organise tasks as appropriate to other members of the trade compliance team

What we are looking for:

You will preferably have 5+ years experience in a similar trade compliance role. We are particularly interested in receiving your application if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• Experience in interpreting and providing guidance on UK/ EU and ideally US export regulations for goods, technology and software
• Hands on and demonstrable experience in the domain of UK export licensing, and UK export/ import customs compliance and associated application processes
• Experience in providing training on UK/ EU and US export, and import laws and regulations
• Will need to be able to hold and maintain UK Government clearances
• Background in defence & security, space or aerospace industry preferred
• Be able to work flexibly under pressure
• Work independently  and as part of a team
• Experience in completing export control and tariff classifications

Security Clearance:

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

What we can offer you:

• Flexitime
• Enhanced Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme – up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Liberty Days - you can request up to 3 single days of your annual leave ‘on the day’
• Buying and Selling Holidays
• Long service and retirement awards
• Private healthcare
• Flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Training
• Continuous Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

Indra Park Air is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.