ILS Manager

ILS Manager (Defence) – Contract

Bristol | 3 days onsite | £500–£600/day | Outside IR35 | 12 months

This is about one thing:

Making sure capability actually works long-term.

You’ll take ownership of Integrated Logistics Support for a major MOD programme, ensuring what’s being delivered is supportable, sustainable and affordable from day one.

You’ll sit between engineering, MOD and delivery - shaping how the system is supported throughout its lifecycle.

You’ll be:

• Owning and driving the ILS strategy across the programme
• Defining support concepts, maintenance, spares and training approaches
• Influencing stakeholders on cost, risk and sustainment decisions
• Ensuring suppliers deliver against supportability requirements

This isn’t a “follow the process” role.

You’ll be expected to shape the strategy in a messy, evolving environment.

You’ll need:

• Strong background in ILS / supportability within Defence
• Deep understanding of MOD logistics and through-life support
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability to operate without perfect structure or clarity

🔐 Must hold active SC clearance (DV beneficial)