Export Controller

Job Title:                Export Controller
Location:                Andover, Hampshire or Telford, Shropshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements 
Compensation:      Competitive + Benefits
Role Type:             Full time / Fixed Term Contract 52 weeks
Role ID:                 SF61414

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Export Controller.

The role
As an Export Controller, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be a key constituent of the Supply Chain team and focus on driving transformational change across our Supply Chain operations including integrated business planning, material planning and warehouse operations. 

Day-to-day, you’ll coordinate the flow of traffic to and from foreign destinations, including customs documentation and transportation. Further assisting in removing risk, reduce costs, increase flexibility, and support future business growth, in all aspects related to Import and Export activities.

• Classification of goods and equipment
• Understand and apply special procedures to minimise duty and/or VAT impact to the company
• Maintain authorisations and submit papers to HMRC in a timely manner
• Maintain thorough knowledge of internal systems and services, as well as legislation and maritime regulations
• Work with Procurement, agents, HMRC and all other associated touch points as part of the important export process

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home along with UK and international travel.

Essential experience of the Export Controller:

• Prior experiences leading and managing within a highly regulated environment and operating within a large and geographically dispersed or matrix organisation with many levels
• Prior experience in operational import and export and management
• Experience working within the Defence Industry is an advantage

Qualifications for the Export Controller:
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 17/02/2025