Export Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Export Officer

Location: Samlesbury, Hybrid – 3 days a week on site – Tuesdays; Wednesdays; and Thursdays

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

Salary: £44,907+ (DOE)

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 support the end‑to‑end export documentation and processes required to deliver Air Sector assets compliantly and efficiently. This includes ensuring adherence to HMRC requirements, maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of export legislation, and supporting robust governance across all export activities. Your work ensures safe, compliant, and timely delivery of equipment to international customers while safeguarding the company’s regulatory obligations.

Core duties:

• Plan, implement, and process export deliveries of military equipment in line with current legislation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and contractual export requirements, including UK trade controls
• Liaise with customers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to resolve export‑related queries
• Maintain governance and compliance for the physical movement of customer and company assets
• Consider financial implications of export operations and support accurate reporting and escalation

Essential Skills:

• Experience working in an international trade or commercial export environment, with applied knowledge of export processes
• Considerable understanding of international trade regulations and the ability to apply up‑to‑date export techniques
• Previous experience preparing or handling export documentation and coordinating with external logistics partners
• Proficient IT skills, including comfortable use of Microsoft Word and Excel to support documentation and reporting

The International Trade Solutions – Export Team:

The team manages multi-faceted global import and export operations, ensuring compliant, efficient delivery of Air Sector assets. Working in a fast‑paced environment, they offer variety, growth and development opportunities, including the chance to gain an International Trade Diploma and build highly valued global trade experience.

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: 4th May 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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