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)