Global Trade Specialist

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At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

Power & Controls:

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy.

Join us as we take flight!

We are seeking a Global Trade (GT) Specialist to join our team within HS Marston, Wolverhampton. This is a hybrid* role.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Manager GT in the United Kingdom (UK), the GT Specialist is responsible for a variety of activities relating to GT compliance.

What you will do:

• Support J/C classifications for all imported and exported items and technical data.

• Manage transactions in SAP/GTS, release blocked orders, undertake licence and end user checks in a timely manner.

• Review of technology transfer requests in a timely manner and provide guidance on marking and transmission methods as needed.

• Review of travel requests in a timely manner and provide guidance as needed.

• Review of transactions of miscellaneous items for export or transfer (DWOR) in a timely manner.

• Manage the full authorisation lifecycle for UK authorisations and maintain required supporting documentation or information.

• Manage the full authorisation lifecycle for United States (US) authorisations and maintain required supporting documentation or information.

• Liaise with internal departments and external bodies to resolve global trade compliance matters.

• Conduct screening, due diligence, and sanctions requests.

• Review screening, due diligence, and sanctions requests and provide guidance as needed.

• Provide guidance on employment management (BPSS) and third-party management (visitors, contractors) as needed.

• Develop and maintain relevant standard work, tools, processes, and procedures.

• Develop and provide relevant trainings.

• Support internal metrics reporting.

• Ensure that accurate and auditable records are maintained and that all reporting requirements are achieved in a timely manner.

• Support the identification, investigation, and disclosure of potential violations as required.

• Perform root cause analysis and ensure that identified containment and corrective actions are implemented.

• Support internal and external audits or visits as needed.

• Support any other GT duties or tasks assigned from time to time.

• Act as a delegate or deputy as assigned from time to time.

• Ensure compliance with present export and import laws and regulations as well as internal requirements.

• Comply with internal departments' requirements (EH&S, E&C, CORE, etc.).

Skills / Experience you must have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong IT skills (e.g., SAP, MS Office).

• Previous GT compliance experience with focus on export licensing, and good working knowledge of applicable export laws and regulations (including US) are essential.

Skills we prefer:

• Experience within the Aerospace and Defence sectors is desirable.

What We Offer:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• Competitive base salary and benefits package

• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays plus the option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year

• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%

• Private Medical Insurance

• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)

• Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation

• Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits platform

• Support with professional fees

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Employee recognition schemes

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• and so much more!

Security Clearance:

This position may involve access to export-controlled information and hardware. Employment is subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and, where required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 19th June 2026. 

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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