Head of Export Control - UK

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
 
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Frequent travel within UK and international
 
LOCATION: Filton Site in Bristol (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote)
 
TYPE: Full time
 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
 

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

 

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday

 

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

 

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation 

 

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

 

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

 
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
 
Airbus is reinforcing export control compliance within our organisation and embedding core values of honesty and integrity.
You can play a critical role in this improvement, contributing to the evolution of Airbus’ culture of compliance in accordance with all local and international laws and regulations. You will help to raise our export control maturity to bring competitive advantage for the company and mitigate potential exposure to penalties, debarment, consent agreements etc.
 
Reporting directly to the Head of Airbus Export Control Commercial Aircraft (HAEC-AC), you will be responsible for developing and implementing export control compliance  across all relevant jurisdictions, notably the national and US regulations that Airbus UK is subject to.  
 
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

• You will lead a team in charge of the development and implementation of export control processes and practices to ensure compliance with foreign trade laws and regulations for Airbus and other Airbus subsidiaries located in the UK and Ireland
• You will ensure compliance with licences and other export requirements, laws and regulations, end-use and regulatory reporting obligations, as well as the Airbus Export Controls Directives and Methods
• You will represent Airbus in export control matters with government agencies (e.g., ECJU) and working groups
• You will request and manage export licences and agreements, preliminary inquiries or special procedures under UK, European and US export control laws, including monitoring and legal reporting
• You will monitor, assess, decide, control and document the export control related processes of Airbus, including licensing, the use of licence exceptions, etc
• You will be a proactive member of the Airbus Commercial export control leadership team and contribute to the development of the export control programme and function for Airbus Commercial

 
ABOUT YOU

• Experience of working in a multinational environment advising on international trade, sanctions and export control matters
• Experience leading and managing a team
• Knowledge of UK aerospace industrial export environment – specifically UK, EU, US export controls; knowledge of French and/or German export controls being a plus

 
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
 
 
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 
 
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

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