Export Control Manager

Job Title: Export Control Manager

Location: Warton, 3 days per week on site.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £65,498+ Dependent of experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You’ll be the lead for the Türkiye programme within the Air business, initially based in the UK with the potential to relocate to Türkiye as the role and project becomes more established, working closely with the BAE Systems joint venture in-country.

You’ll be responsible for understanding and delivering against key programme objectives, while navigating complex export licensing requirements across the UK, Europe, Türkiye, and the wider global supply chain.

Core duties:

• You’ll provide day-to-day subject matter expert (SME) guidance on export control matters, advising on regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures to support compliant business operations.
• You’ll identify and resolve export control and licensing challenges, establishing the facts and implementing practical, compliant solutions that enable timely delivery while safeguarding future business. This will include developing, managing, and maintaining robust Export Control and Licensing Plans.
• You’ll build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leading and supporting engagement activity. You’ll also play a key role in preparing for and supporting corporate and external audits, ensuring timely and effective closure of any actions.
• You’ll develop and implement export control processes and procedures that ensure full regulatory compliance, alongside delivering timely, accurate reporting to meet internal and external requirements.

Essential Skills:

• UK and international export control compliance and regulatory experience
• Experience of analysing, presenting, translating & interpreting complex regulations
• Current knowledge on international export control laws and regulations across any industry
• Previous experience with peer support or in a mentoring environment
• Significant experience working across international and multicultural environments, with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and global teams

The Export Control Team

Our Export Control team supports numerous different projects spanning countries from across the globe. Each day brings new challenges and experiences that you will struggle to match in other roles.

This role will provide you with diversity of programmes and environment with an opportunity to become a subject matter expert in Export Control. Here you will have the opportunity to become embedded in the business nationally and internationally with potential to travel overseas.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 15th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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