Security & Trade Controls Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide administrative assistance to the Senior Security Manager and Trade Controls Manager within a defense-sector environment.

• Ensure the maintenance of precise and confidential records.

• Organize routine procedures and prepare necessary documentation.

• Monitor actions as directed by security and trade controls managers.

• Keep accurate BPSS, SC, and DV application records.

• Handle UKSV and applicant correspondence and follow up on any outstanding information.

• Maintain confidential personnel security files and logs for changes in circumstances.

• Assemble documents, coordinate meetings, and track actions for security audits, investigations, and compliance assessments.

• Manage asset registers, controlled-cabinet records, and documentation related to asset receipts, movements, transfers, handovers, disposals, and returns.

• Schedule asset audits, document results and discrepancies, and follow up on agreed actions.

• Organize security awareness materials and provide regular administrative support.

• Keep classification records for goods, software, technology, and documentation.

• Compile and monitor SIEL, OGEL, and OIEL license application documentation.

• Maintain license-condition trackers, export registers, records of international collaboration and technical-data transfers, and secure filing systems.

• Log document reviews and export-control inquiries, escalating issues to the Trade Controls Manager.

• Gather evidence, coordinate meetings, and track actions for audits, compliance checks, and ECJU or MOD inspections.

• Organize export-control briefing materials, attendance records, and administrative follow-up.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in administration or compliance support, preferably in a security-sensitive setting.

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in maintaining records, trackers, and controlled documents.

• Capability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and responsibility.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow up on outstanding actions.

• Understanding of personnel vetting, classified information handling, or UK export-control administration (desirable).

• Experience supporting a Security Controller or trade controls function, or familiarity with GOVS007, ITAR/EAR, or ECJU licensing (desirable).

• Interest in enhancing knowledge in security or trade controls.

• Dependable, discreet, and dedicated to adhering to procedures.

• Organized and proactive, capable of working under agreed processes with minimal supervision.

• Collaborative and composed while supporting both functions and managing deadlines.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain SC clearance.

• Required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum.

• Must provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and a history of employment and/or education for up to three years.

• Occasional travel to MOD sites, defense partners, or compliance meetings may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading development programs.

• Mentorship from specialists in maritime technology.

• Flexible start and finish times, including a 1pm finish on Fridays.

• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) of up to one day per calendar month.

• Annual bonus.

• 25 days of annual leave.

• Holiday buy and sell scheme.

• 9-day fortnight.

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote, on-site, part-time, compressed hours, and custom working patterns.