Export Control Officer

Job Description:

Job Title: Export Control Officer
Location: Warton
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £51,772
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:
As an Export Control Officer, you'll collaborate with a wide range of internal teams, including Business Development, Project Management, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Legal, providing clear advice on regulatory requirements, processes, and compliance matters. You'll also build strong external relationships, working closely with counterparts across FalconWorks entities and partner organisations in the UK and internationally.
Core duties:
* Act as a trusted Subject Matter Expert, providing clear, confident guidance on export control regulations, procedures, and compliance queries
* Manage and submit export licence applications, working closely with the relevant regulatory bodies to ensure smooth approvals
* Build in-depth knowledge of FalconWorks™ entities, becoming a key point of expertise across the organisation
* Lead the development, implementation, and continuous review of Licensing Management Plans in collaboration with key stakeholders
* Proactively identify and deliver export licensing solutions that support the on-time delivery of FalconWorks™ products
* Play a key role in embedding and strengthening export control policies, processes, and best practices across FalconWorks entities
Essential Skills:
* Strong working knowledge of Export Control regulations, including UK and US frameworks (ITAR & EAR), with experience in licensing applications
* Have a background in:

* Engineering
* Project Management
* Commercial
* Procurement/Supply chain
* Manufacturing
* Tenacity and ability to work under pressure with limited supervision
The FalconWorks Export Control Team:
FalconWorks drives agile air-sector innovation through collaboration with industry, academia and government. Export Control enables rapid, compliant technology development by applying and shaping global regulations while supporting fast-paced, cross-functional and international partnerships.
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: 20th 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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