At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver Integrated Logistics Support activities for complex engineering programmes.
- Company: Join a growing team in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, excellent benefits, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to the full product lifecycle.
- Why this job: Shape support solutions and influence high-profile engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in Integrated Logistics Support and a relevant technical background.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join a growing Customer Support and Services function, supporting the delivery of complex engineering programmes. This role will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future customers, ensuring robust support solutions are developed from the earliest stages of the product lifecycle. You will play a key role in influencing system design, shaping through-life support strategies, and ensuring customers receive effective and sustainable support solutions throughout the life of the product.
Working within a highly collaborative engineering environment, you will engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including customers, project teams, engineering functions and external partners.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and implementation of Integrated Logistics Support strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements.
- Manage ILS activities across the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture, entry into service and in-service support.
- Develop and maintain Through-Life Support policies and strategies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards and defence industry requirements.
- Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning activities.
- Manage support equipment requirements and delivery.
- Coordinate training, technical publications and documentation activities.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders on all ILS-related matters.
- Support bid and proposal activities, including cost estimation, planning and risk assessment.
- Identify, manage and mitigate ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies.
- Lead and mentor ILS practitioners across projects and programmes.
- Proven experience within an Integrated Logistics Support, Supportability Engineering or Through-Life Support environment.
- A broad engineering background, ideally supported by a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
- Strong understanding of ILS principles and their practical application across the product lifecycle.
- Experience working within defence, aerospace, maritime, military or other highly regulated engineering sectors.
- Working knowledge of ASD S-Series standards, including: S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, S4000P, S5000F.
- Experience of Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance planning, support equipment, provisioning and technical documentation.
- Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience supporting bids, proposals and customer-facing activities.
- Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- The opportunity to influence support solutions for complex, high-profile engineering programmes.
- Exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
If you have a background in ILS, supportability engineering or through-life support and are looking for an opportunity to shape support solutions within a complex engineering environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Integrated Logistics Support Manager employer: Akkodis
Join a leading defence and technology organisation in Stevenage as a Principal Commercial Officer, where you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and hybrid working arrangements, this role offers the unique opportunity to engage with nationally significant programmes while developing your career in a complex and regulated environment. Experience a workplace that prioritises continuous improvement and fosters strong stakeholder relationships, making it an ideal setting for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
