ILS Manager
Industry: Defence & Aerospace
Location: Bristol, BS34 7QS
Onsite: 4-5 days per week
The Opportunity:
Europe’s #1 Integrated Defence Company seeks an influential Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to oversee the design and development of supportability solutions for next-gen missile and weapons systems.
The Role:
* You’ll be responsible for ensuring the readiness and efficiency of complex systems through the development and execution of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) strategies.
* Your key focus will be on optimising performance, managing costs, and meeting quality objectives while fostering strong collaboration across diverse teams.
* You will also work alongside multidisciplinary engineering groups to integrate logistics seamlessly into the design and development process, ensuring that supply chain, maintenance, and training solutions are effective and well-established.
* Through a strategic approach to cost and risk management, you'll deliver sustainable, cost-effective support and ensure smooth customer operations through thorough documentation and training.
Essential Requirements:
* Strong experience in engineering or related technical disciplines, with a focus on logistics within complex systems. A degree in a numerate or technical field is highly preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of military logistics, particularly in the context of weapon systems support, ideally gained within the defence or aerospace sectors. Familiarity with predictive logistics models and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is a key asset.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and cooperation across teams.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong prioritization skills to navigate fast-paced and dynamic work environments effectively.
* Experience in developing comprehensive logistics plans, ranging from supply chain management to customer support. Skilled in enhancing bids and ensuring contract delivery through strategic product support and cost-effective logistics solutions.
Benefits Package:
* Base salary: Up to £65,000 (DoE)
* Annual Bonus: Up to 21%
* Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension: Pension 14% (6% Employee and 8% Employer)
* Share Incentive Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares via payroll before tax and NI.
* Parental Benefits: Up to 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
* Sick Pay: Ranges from 6 weeks for your first six months of service and scales up to 48 weeks after five years of service.
* L&D: As a Times UK Top 25 Employers, the company holds Three Investors in People Gold Awards and offers employees work-class training and development/career tools.
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Email: george.bates@ansonmccade.com
LinkedIn: George Bates | LinkedIn
ILS Manager