Integrated Logistics Support Manager

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in Stevenage seeks an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to lead and deliver ILS activities for missile systems. Responsibilities include managing ILS strategies across the lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ASD S-Series standards, and supporting bid activities. Candidates require experience in supportability roles, strong engineering backgrounds, and ability to influence teams. Knowledge of UK MOD is advantageous. This role offers a salary up to £65,000 and includes a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and on-site gym

Private medical insurance

Holiday purchase options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role in defence or aerospace.
• Broad engineering background with weapon system development knowledge required.
• Experience with UK MOD customers and defence primes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans.
• Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards

Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams

Effective communication skills

Ability to deal with multiple conflicting issues

Experience supporting bids and proposals

Education

Degree level in a technical discipline

Job description

Overview

An experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager will lead and deliver ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two in‑service Missile Systems. The role influences system design and develops support solutions to ensure effective through‑life support from entry to service.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements.
• Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle – concept, design, manufacture to in‑service delivery.
• Develop a robust Through‑Life Support Policy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S‑Series standards, including S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, S4000P, S5000F, DefStan 00‑600 and current MOD ILS standards.
• Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling, support equipment development and technical documentation.
• Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of support equipment within the UK and internationally.
• Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment.
• Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team.
• Identify and manage ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through‑Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector.
• Broad‑based engineering background, preferably degree level or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge of weapon system development or support.
• Strong working knowledge of ASD S‑Series ILS standards and their practical application.
• Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable).
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across an international environment.
• Experience supporting bids and proposals.
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple, sometimes conflicting, issues on a regular basis.
• Ability to lead a team, carry out strategic planning of work, and ensure commitments are always met.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise.

Benefits

• Company bonus up to 21% (based on company performance).
• Pension – maximum total employer and employee contribution of up to 14%.
• Flexible working – 2‑3 days per week in the office with hybrid arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave – up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities – subsidised meals, free car parking, on‑site gym and a range of leisure activities.
• Health and wellbeing – access to free financial webinars, mortgage advice, seasonal ticket loan, critical illness tax‑free lump sum and employee assistance programme.
• Private medical insurance – funded private medical and private medical options for Grade C & above.
• Dental and optical insurance – cash back on everyday dental and optical expenses with six levels of cover.
• Holiday purchase – purchase up to five days extra holiday for tax and National Insurance savings.
• Dynamic working – flexibility around hours and location, with options for paid overtime, dynamic leave and time in lieu.

Salary & Working Conditions

Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience. Security clearance – British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship required. All successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS checks.

Equality and Opportunity

MBDA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.