Export Control and Security Lead

In this role you will own Filtronic’s security governance and ensure ongoing export control and security compliance. You will manage FSC and IPSA approvals and advise across the business to embed regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate with government and industry bodies and guide cross-functional teams on identifying and handling controlled goods, software and technology. This is a pivotal, proactive compliance position in a growing, technology‑led business.

• Salary benchmarked to attract the strongest candidates
• Hybrid working available
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• SAYE share scheme
• EV scheme

• Act as Security Controller, owning security governance and FSC/IPSA compliance
• Maintain relationships with MoD, ISAC and other bodies, tracking laws and standards
• Lead export control and security framework, identifying and exporting controlled goods and tech
• Oversee export licences, licence conditions, records, and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain security, export control policies and guidance for robust governance
• Prepare for and support audits by UK Export Control Joint Unit, MoD and others
• Promote security/export control awareness across Engineering, Commercial, Programmes, Procurement, Operations, IT and Supply Chain
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, facilities, systems and controls for compliance and readiness
• Monitor EU/US regimes (ITAR/EAR) where relevant and support bids and customer discussions

• Experience in export control, security, compliance or related regulated environment
• Knowledge of UK export control requirements and management of controlled, military and dual-use goods
• Experience with security clearance processes and governance
• Experience engaging with government departments, regulators or industry bodies
• Understanding of export licensing, end-use and destination considerations
• Awareness of ITAR and EAR principles
• Experience preparing for audits, inspections and assurance activities
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex requirements across functions
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to risk and process improvement

• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactive risk management
• Export control governance
• Security governance and FSC/IPSA management
• Knowledge of UK export control regime, ITAR/EAR awareness