ILS Manager

MBDA UK Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Integrated Logistic Support Managers to enhance their customer support capabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on next-generation Missile systems while developing key programme management and customer-facing skills. Join a leading defense organization that values diversity and offers excellent career progression, training opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave, this position promises a fulfilling career in a critical sector. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Company Bonus up to 21%

Pension contribution up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Training and Development opportunities

Possible Relocation Available

Qualifications

• Broad engineering background with knowledge of Weapon Systems support models.
• Understanding of predictive logistics models.

Responsibilities

• Ensure support for next generation Missile systems for worldwide customers.
• Develop customer-facing skills and improve programme management.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strategic planning

Prioritisation

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in a numerate/technical discipline

Job description

Bolton

An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop customer-facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA.

Job Title: ILS Manager

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage or Bristol

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop customer-facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA.

What we're looking for from you:

1. A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models.
2. Understanding of predictive logistics models.
3. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.
4. Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis.
5. Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery.

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

1. Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
2. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
3. Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
4. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
5. Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities.
6. Possible Relocation Available.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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