Export Control Officer

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco  is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We are currently seeking an Export Control Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract at our Capenhurst/Birchwood site. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist the Technical Export Control team at Capenhurst, ensuring that Urenco UTD complies with the required export regulations.

At Urenco, we are committed to providing opportunities that help you reach your full potential. Even if you meet some, but not all of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We value the passion and potential of our people, and we offer leading training and development programs. You’ll also have the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Export License Applications: Prepare and submit new export license applications (including via SPIRE) for certain exports of goods and technology by the Urenco Group.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with technology export licenses, including the timely renewal of Export Control Licenses (ECL).
• UK Licence Reporting: Ensure compliance with UK licence reporting requirements, including the submission of monthly licence logs.
• Policy & Procedure Management: Maintain and propose changes to internal export control policies and procedures, including internal processes required to ensure ongoing compliance.
• KPI Reporting: Report export control-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the Technical Export Control team.
• Training & Support: Organise and assist in providing export control training and advice to new employees at UTD Capenhurst.

What You Need to Thrive in This Role:

• Experience: Experience dealing with export licenses and regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of German Export Control: Familiarity with export control license applications within Germany is desirable.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the energy or nuclear sector is desirable.
• Self-Motivation: A self-driven individual who is committed to managing and completing assignments independently.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days.
• Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs.
• Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits.
• Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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