ILS Manager

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)