Our client is a growing advanced technology business developing high-performance electronic and communications systems for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, telecommunications and other mission-critical environments.
They are looking for an experienced Export Control & Security Lead to take ownership of export control, security governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
This is a broad and responsible position combining export control with Security Controller responsibilities, working closely with Engineering, Commercial, Programmes, Procurement, Operations, IT and Supply Chain.
The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting sensitive technology and information while ensuring controlled, military and dual-use goods, software and technology are appropriately managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation's export-control and security-compliance framework.
- Act as Security Controller and support the management of security-governance requirements.
- Support ongoing compliance with Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) requirements.
- Ensure controlled, military and dual-use goods, software and technology are appropriately identified and managed.
- Oversee export licences, licence conditions and associated compliance records.
- Support controls relating to technology transfers, end-use requirements and destination risks.
- Develop and maintain practical export-control, security and compliance policies and procedures.
- Maintain effective relationships with relevant government, regulatory and industry bodies.
- Prepare for and support audits, inspections and regulatory assurance activities.
- Work closely with teams across the organisation to embed appropriate security and export-control controls.
- Provide clear guidance on complex regulatory and security requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement across compliance processes, systems and controls.
- Maintain awareness of international export-control requirements, including ITAR and EAR.
Essential Requirements
- Experience within export control, security, compliance or another highly regulated environment.
- Good knowledge of UK export-control requirements.
- Experience working with controlled, military or dual-use goods, software or technology.
- Understanding of export licensing, licence conditions, end-use controls and destination considerations.
- Experience managing or supporting security-clearance processes and associated governance.
- Experience engaging with government, regulatory or industry bodies.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections or assurance activities.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk and compliance.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work across technical and non-technical teams.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within aerospace, defence, advanced electronics, engineering or high-technology manufacturing.
- Security Controller experience.
- Knowledge of FSC and IPSA requirements.
- Experience with controlled technology and technical-data transfers.
- Awareness or practical experience of ITAR and EAR.
- Experience developing or improving export-control or security-governance frameworks.
Why Apply?
- Take ownership of a critical export-control and security function within a growing advanced technology business.
- Work across technically challenging aerospace and defence-related environments.
- Engage with Engineering, Commercial, Operations and Supply Chain rather than working within an isolated compliance function.
- Help shape security and export-control processes as the organisation continues to grow.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders as well as government and regulatory bodies.
- Relocation support is available for candidates considering a move to the North East.
The position is based in Sedgefield, County Durham, with hybrid working available.