Centre for Innovation Compliance Officer (Redeployees Only)

Location: Hybrid work at the hirify.global's Oxford Road campus, with at least 1 day per week in the Compliance & Risk Office and 1 day per week in the Royce Hub.

Company

The hirify.global is an education and research institution supporting the Henry Royce Institute and the Tata Steel Limited/Royce Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials.

What you will do

• Develop and manage assurance systems for compliance with UK and US export control regulations, including the UK Export Control Order, US EAR, and ITAR.
• Advise on export controls, classification of goods and technology, and licensing requirements.
• Support UK and US export licence applications and maintain records of licences, authorisations, and control plans.
• Conduct Denied Party Screening and visitor screening, and support compliance audits.
• Provide guidance on import regulations, dangerous goods, and subsidy control requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or substantial professional experience in a university or comparable environment.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound, proportionate decisions.
• Experience with complex regulatory or compliance-related processes.

Nice to have

• Experience or qualifications in export compliance or trade compliance.
• Degree in chemistry, engineering, or another physical or life science discipline.
• Knowledge of the academic research environment and regulated research activities.
• Willingness to undertake DGSA, IATA, or other relevant professional training.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time fixed-term position until 31 January 2028.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Professional development opportunities and specialist compliance training.
• Environment focused on integrity, professionalism, continuous improvement, diversity, and open enquiry.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date.
• Shortlisting and interviews are handled by the role's listed contacts.