Export Controls and Trade Compliance Officer

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world.  We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are seeking an Export Controls and Trade Compliance Officer to support and continuously improve Evolito’s export controls, customs compliance and international trade framework. Acting as the company’s subject matter expert, the role will ensure compliance with UK, US and international regulations governing aerospace technologies, software, technical data and goods, supporting the safe and compliant movement of products and technology across global markets.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the development, implementation and maintainance of Evolito's Export Control, Customs Compliance and Trade Governance framework

• Establish and maintain policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with the latest applicable UK, US and international trade regulations

• Monitor regulatory changes, assess business impacts and implement required actions

• Conduct compliance reviews, audits and risk assessments, maintain appropriate mitigation plans and records, and liaise with relevant compliance or regulatory officials on classification matters where required

• Act as the company's subject matter expert for export controls, customs compliance and international trade regulations.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in export controls, customs compliance, trade compliance or international logistics within a regulated industry

• Strong knowledge of UK export control legislation, dual-use regulations and international trade compliance requirements

• Experience managing export licences, product classifications and customs compliance activities

• Familiarity with EAR, ITAR and sanctions regulations

• Experience using SPIRE, HMRC customs systems or trade compliance management tools

• Understanding of technology transfer controls, including management of controlled technical information, software and data

• Experience developing and implementing compliance procedures, governance frameworks and internal controls

• Ability to assess compliance risks and provide practical, business-focused solutions

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment

• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A flexible approach to work

• UK Passport Holder and capable of achieving BPSS clearance.

Desirable:

• Aerospace, Defence or Advanced Manufacturing experience.

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