Export Control Officer

Job Title: Export Control Officer

Salary: Competitive

Industry: Engineering

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Role purpose for Export Control Officer:

The Export Control Officer (ECO) is responsible for Export control regulations within the business. The ECO will implement and monitor the requirements of the business’s central directive on Export Control and National and International legal regulations.

Duties & responsibilities for Export Control Officer:

• Provide strategic guidance on integrating export control into business processes.


• Evaluate, implement, and maintain policies in compliance with Customs, HydraForce, and Bosch directives.


• Ensure business compliance with US re-export control regulations.


• Conduct screening of business partners.


• Resolve, report, and document matches.


• Classify products according to the consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items.


• Classify customers appropriately for review: Civil, Military, Unknown.


• Evaluate and document the need for export licenses, especially for controlled items and sensitive end-uses.


• Conduct internal training on export control regulations.


• Promote awareness across departments.


• Regularly audit export processes and documentation for compliance.


• Report and present findings to commercial management.

Qualifications & experience for Export Control Officer:

• Level 4 Advanced Customs Compliance or equivalent experience


• Previous experience in Import, Export, Trade Compliance


• In-depth understanding of international trade regulations, export controls, and sanctions


• Experience in classifying products under export control classification numbers


• Familiarity with software tools for automated screening and compliance management


• Effective communication to conduct training sessions and articulate compliance requirements


• Working knowledge of FourthShift or other MRP systems

Interviews available immediately for the most suitable Export Control Officer candidates