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.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
* Strong experience in ILS / supportability within defence or complex engineering programmes
* Deep understanding of MoD logistics and through-life support principles
* Experience developing ILS artefacts (maintenance, spares, training, etc.)
* 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)
Desirable:
* 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:
* Hybrid working (UK-based)
* Defence / government environment
* Senior, high-impact role
* Critical focus on long-term capability sustainment