We are seeking a Head of Logistics to lead Sopra Steria's Defence logistics capability. You will shape and grow our proposition while driving the execution of the Go-to-Market strategy for Logistics and Engineering Support Services. Operating at the forefront of UK Defence, you will bring strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and innovative thinking to deliver large-scale logistics solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and enable sustainable growth. Sopra Steria has a long pedigree and strong footprint in Defence across the UK and Europe, and we want to do more. We have exciting ambitions to be at the heart of transforming Defence and to bring our capabilities in Digital, Technology, and Data to clients. This is a hybrid role with travel to the South of England. What you will be doing: Define and execute the strategy for Sopra Steria's Logistics and Engineering Support Service offering within the ADS/Defence sector, including budget management, roadmap planning, route to market, customer engagement, marketing initiatives, timelines, and revenue delivery. Lead the design of service propositions, with appropriate technical input, including pricing strategy, value-added services, and innovative approaches. Develop differentiated and innovative offers across Sopra Steria capabilities and partner networks, identifying and creating opportunities for intellectual property development. Establish management information and performance measures to track success, support continuous improvement, and ensure operational excellence. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both externally with customers and partners, and internally across ADS and the wider Sopra Steria organisation, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic growth objectives. What you will bring: Extensive experience managing large-scale logistics operations across supply chain, warehousing, transport, and inventory In-depth knowledge of the UK Defence logistics marketplace and processes, including supply chain, asset tracking, maintenance, and sustainment Proficient in the use of Logistics Information Systems (LIS) for equipment, spares, transport, and inventory management Skilled in developing detailed, commercially robust business cases with a focus on quality and outcomes Excellent ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including C-suite stakeholders, with credibility and gravitas It would be great if you had: Previous experience as OF4 or SEOB2 (or higher) in Logistics, Engineering, or Equipment Support within the UK MoD or Armed Forces. Knowledge of the key suppliers of logistics, asset management, engineering software, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. Degree-level education or equivalent experience in Business, IT, or Engineering. Experience in service or product development processes. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location: UK Hybrid Security Clearance Level: Must hold Security Clearance (SC), or be eligible Internal Recruiter: Josh Salary: Up to £100k Benefits: Bonus, £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.