Export Control Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Export Control Officer

Location: Frimley and various other locations available. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £40,000+ depending on skills and 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 will be comfortable collaborating with others to design and integrate new compliance processes within the business. Ideally, you will have some familiarity with ITAR, EAR, as well as UK, EU, and other international export control regulations. Once trained, you will be expected to take on the responsibilities of an Export Control Officer, applying your subject matter expertise in this area.

Core Duties:

• Work with others to develop and implement improved compliance processes into the business
• Help improve the existing compliance/ assurance processes
• Support the export control team with day-to-day duties
• Write reports on findings and tracking those findings to completion

Essential Skills:

• You will have a background in compliance
• You will have basic knowledge of Export Control laws, regulations, and expertise in their application to business activities
• You will have experience of Change Management/Process Improvements
• You will have a proactive approach to solving problems, working with the wider team to develop solutions
• You will have strong administrative skills and stakeholder management

The Export Control Team:

The Export Control team is seeking an Export Control Officer – come and join our successful team!

The ideal candidate will have a background in compliance (any subject). Training will be available to build your export control knowledge.

Our aim is to quickly develop your skills and help you gain valuable experience to succeed in a compliance/ audit career.

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: 10th April 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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