Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager

Overview

ILS Manager – Defence Digital – Supportability / Through-Life Capability – Hybrid (UK)

We’re looking for an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to lead supportability and sustainment planning across a high-profile defence digital programme.

This role is focused on ensuring delivered capability is fully supportable, sustainable, and aligned to operational requirements, embedding ILS considerations from design through to in-service transition.

You’ll act as the senior logistics authority within the project, working across engineering, commercial, and operational teams while advising senior stakeholders on supportability risk and strategy.

Responsibilities

Note: Responsibilities are described within the content above. The role involves leading ILS planning and ensuring through-life support across the programme, and acting as the senior logistics authority across cross-functional teams.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in ILS / supportability within defence or complex engineering programmes
• Deep understanding of MoD logistics and through-life support principles
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Experience integrating ILS across engineering, commercial, and delivery teams
• Strong awareness of cost, operational need, and sustainment risk
• Comfortable operating in military-facing, governance-heavy environments
• SC Clearance (active or eligible)
• Experience working within Defence Digital or similar programmes
• Exposure to transition into service / in-service support environments
• Background in complex systems integration or large-scale programmes

Additional Information

• Senior, high-impact role
• Critical focus on long-term capability sustainment

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