Technical Administrator (Export Control)

Job Title: Technical Administrator (Export Control)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (min. 2 days per week onsite)

Salary: Starting from £24,242 (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

This role provides essential administrative support to the Export Control Team, ensuring the accurate management, tracking, and storage of documentation required for compliance with UK and international export control regulations. You will help maintain organised records, support document management processes, and coordinate routine activities, enabling Export Control specialists to focus on higher-level compliance and regulatory work while ensuring all business and regulatory requirements are effectively met. You will have the opportunity to be involved in more advanced work and will be encouraged to develop your Export Control knowledge and skills as you progress within the role.

Core duties:

• Providing administrative support to the Export Control team to assist with the management of export control documentation and records
• Maintaining organised electronic records, ensuring documents are stored correctly and easily accessible for audits and compliance
• Supporting the preparation, collation and submission of documentation required for export licence applications and related approvals
• Monitoring team inboxes and distributing queries or documentation to the appropriate team members
• Assisting in tracking export licence statuses, expiry dates and related administrative updates to ensure records remain current
• Coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes, maintaining team documentation and supporting general team administration activities
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather required information
• Drafting export control training materials and communications for wider Export Control team review and approval

Essential Skills:

• Experience handling records, data entry and document management tasks accurately whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of export control processes and compliance requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

The Legal Export Controls (AUKUS Programme) team:

Join a growing team working in an exciting and fast-evolving area of the business, where your contributions will have real impact. This role offers future progression opportunities as the team expands, along with broad exposure across the business, allowing you to build strong relationships and gain valuable insight. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 26th June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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