Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Senior Export Control Manager
Lead export control team, ensure compliance, develop policies and manage risks.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Senior Export Control Manager is part of a global team of export‑control professionals responsible for defining and implementing plans and priorities, including risk identification and mitigation. The role provides specialist knowledge, guidance and advice to the business, head office, GBS and Innovation Hub on both strategic and tactical export‑control issues, and actively supports the development and implementation of export‑control policies to ensure Group‑wide compliance. It also solves complex export‑control problems and influences process improvements across the area. Key responsibilities include leading a team of Export Control Managers, further developing in‑depth export‑control expertise and driving business and technical process improvements. You will define and implement plans and priorities, identify opportunities to enhance the internal compliance programme, and liaise with other export‑control personnel to understand regulatory impacts. Additionally, you will develop and deliver training and communications, and lead or participate in integrated project teams across functions and locations to address export‑control issues. • Lead and mentor a team of Export Control Managers. • Define and execute export control plans, including risk identification and mitigation. • Provide specialist guidance on strategic and tactical export control issues across the business. • Identify and influence enhancements to the internal compliance programme. • Develop and deliver organisation‑specific export control training and communications. • Participate in integrated project teams to address export control challenges globally. • Analyse complex business situations and advise on regulatory impact. • Design and implement strategic and tactical export control compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸risk management
- ▸compliance design
- ▸regulatory guidance
- ▸training delivery
- ▸project integration
What You Bring
The position requires specialist expert knowledge of relevant export regulations, the ability to analyse complex business situations and advise on regulatory impact, and the capability to develop and implement strategic and tactical export‑control compliance processes. Candidates may be required to complete an online assessment as part of the selection process, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing. The role is classified under Sanctions and Export Control, with a posting date of 20 Jan 2026 and closing on 5 Feb 2026. • Demonstrate expert knowledge of relevant export regulations.
Requirements
- ▸export regulations
- ▸regulatory analysis
- ▸compliance processes
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸online assessment
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce is proud to have shaped the modern world and is committed to being a force for progress—powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining the company you will work on world‑class solutions within a culture that values individuality and diverse perspectives, which drive innovation and a high‑performance environment. Rolls‑Royce offers a safety‑first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles. The culture values making a real difference, integrity, accountability, resilience and curiosity, while supporting career growth for mid‑career professionals who blend technical expertise with strong personal qualities. You will collaborate in a team‑focused setting, work independently, take initiative, and benefit from continuous learning and exposure to challenging opportunities.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-online assessment with cognitive and behavioural aptitude tests (for certain locations)