Export Compliance Manager

  • Robert Half
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Oct 06, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Export Compliance Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.

The Role

As Export Compliance Manager you will be the regional subject matter expert for export controls, classifications, sanctions compliance and licensing for the business covering sales across EMEA, India and the US. Day to day duties will consist of:

  • Lead and support the regional export controls and sanctions compliance program for 37 legal entities in EMEA and India, including support in daily queries
  • Perform and lead military, dual-use, ECCN, and SCOMET classifications
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering and product teams on export control requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement of Internal Compliance Programs (ICP)
  • Conduct and lead compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action programs
  • Engage with local authorities on export compliance related topics, including regular audits and disclosures
  • Manage export control training program for legal entities
  • Strategize regulatory developments and assess business impacts
  • Support automation and digital transformation initiatives, including Global Trade Management (GTM) projects
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliant and business-friendly processes

Your Profile

You will be knowledgeable across Exports, Imports and Trade Compliance across Europe and ideally further afield and ideally have worked within Engineering or Manufacturing industries. In addition you will have the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global environment and will have a strong leadership personality with effective communication towards executive and site leadership. In all this is an excellent role for an individual who combines a strong technical or engineering background with deep export controls expertise, outstanding leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.

Salary and Benefits

Role of Export Compliance Manager is working Mainly remote with some travel needed from time to time to Bedford and other group sites and is offering a salary of £70-80K + Bonus + Benefits

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