Export Control and Security Lead

Filtronic is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of advanced RF, microwave and mmWave solutions for the Space, Defence, Aerospace and Telecommunications markets.

With a strong track record of innovation and continued growth, we design and manufacture highly engineered products that operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Our technology supports critical applications, and our continued expansion brings exciting opportunities to make a real impact.

As a profitable, AIM-listed business, Filtronic is growing rapidly, and maintaining robust security, export control and compliance arrangements is essential to protecting our people, technology, intellectual property and reputation.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Export Control and Security Lead to take ownership of Filtronic’s security governance arrangements and lead our export control and security compliance framework.

Reporting to the Director of QEHSS, you will act as the company’s Security Controller, overseeing the management, maintenance and ongoing compliance of our Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) approvals.

Working across multiple functions, you will ensure that security and export control requirements are understood, embedded and consistently applied throughout the business. You will also develop and maintain effective relationships with government, regulatory and industry bodies, providing clear, practical guidance to colleagues at all levels.

You will play a key role in ensuring that controlled, military and dual-use goods, software and technology are correctly identified, managed and exported in accordance with UK requirements and applicable international obligations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive compliance professional to take ownership of a critical business function within a growing, technology-led organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as Filtronic’s Security Controller, taking ownership of security governance and ensuring the effective management and ongoing compliance of Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) approvals.
- Maintain constructive working relationships with the Ministry of Defence, ISAC and other relevant government, regulatory and industry bodies, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, standards and expectations.
- Lead the company’s export control and security compliance framework, ensuring controlled, military and dual-use goods, software and technology are correctly identified, managed and exported.
- Oversee the administration and use of export licences, monitoring licence conditions, records, controlled goods and technology transfers, customer end-use and destination risks, and associated compliance evidence.
- Develop, implement and maintain practical security, export control and compliance policies, procedures and guidance that support robust governance and efficient business operations.
- Prepare for and support regulatory audits and assurance activities, including reviews by the UK Export Control Joint Unit, Ministry of Defence and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring any findings are addressed promptly.
- Promote awareness of security and export control requirements across the organisation, working closely with Engineering, Commercial, Programmes, Procurement, Operations, IT and Supply Chain to develop and maintain appropriate control plans.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, facilities, systems and controls to strengthen compliance, reduce risk and maintain readiness for customer, regulatory and government assurance requirements.
- Maintain awareness of EU and US export control regimes, including ITAR and EAR principles where relevant, supporting bids, customer engagement, technical discussions and early-stage commercial decision-making.

Requirements

You will be an experienced professional in export control, security, compliance or a closely related regulated environment.

Ideally, you will have worked within a technology-led, engineering, defence or manufacturing organisation and be comfortable translating complex regulatory requirements into practical processes that work for the business.

Confident in working across different functions and engaging with external stakeholders, you will combine strong organisational skills and attention to detail with a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.

You will ideally have:

- Experience working in export control, security, compliance or a related regulated environment.
- Knowledge of UK export control requirements and the management of controlled, military and dual-use goods, software and technology.
- Experience managing or supporting security clearance processes and associated governance arrangements.
- Experience working with government departments, regulators or industry bodies.
- An understanding of export licensing, licence conditions, end-use requirements and destination considerations.
- Awareness of international export control regimes, including ITAR and EAR principles.
- Experience preparing for or supporting audits, inspections and assurance activities.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to communicate complex requirements clearly and effectively to colleagues across different functions.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying risks, improving processes and maintaining compliance.

Why Join Filtronic?

Joining Filtronic means becoming part of an award-winning, growing technology business working at the forefront of advanced RF and mmWave solutions.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical area of governance and compliance, making a direct contribution to our continued success across the Space, Defence, Aerospace and Telecommunications markets.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, helping to protect our people, technology and intellectual property while supporting our ambitious growth plans.

At Filtronic, we encourage colleagues to take ownership, share ideas and contribute to a supportive working environment where expertise and initiative are valued.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Filtronic is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Our recruitment decisions are based on the skills, experience and capabilities required for the role. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Benefits

- Salary benchmarked to attract the strongest candidates.
- 37.5 hour working week
- 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
- Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Volunteering day
- Learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working available

Want to Know More?

Relocation assistance is available, if required.

This advert provides an overview of the role and its key responsibilities. If you would like details of the salary and benefits package on offer - please note that some benefits become available following successful completion of your probationary period - before investing your time in applying, or would simply like to have an informal conversation about the opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Talent Team on 01740 618828.

We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the role, what we do, our culture or what it is like to work at Filtronic.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Filtronic, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll be happy to support you throughout your application journey.

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