Integrated Logistics Support Manager

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join their Customer Support & Services team. This role involves leading ILS activities for missile systems targeting both domestic and export customers. Candidates should have a strong aerospace background and substantial knowledge of ILS standards. The position offers a hybrid working model with a salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and includes various employee perks like bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension with up to 14% contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability, or Through‑Life Support role.
• Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards.
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies.
• Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle.
• Oversee delivery of support equipment within the UK and internationally.

Skills

Defence or aerospace experience

Understanding of ASD S-Series ILS standards

Effective communication skills

Team leadership

Influencing multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree level qualified in a technical discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

A world leader in Missiles and Missile Systems, MBDA is a multi‑national group, employing 18,000 employees across Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two of our in‑service Missile Systems. The ILS Manager’s role is to influence the system design and to design a support solution in order to ensure our ability to provide effective through‑life support to our products upon entry to service.

Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2‑3 days a week in the office

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.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• 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
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority
• Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, including concept, design, manufacture through to in service. The specific products for this role are in the manufacture phase, however as your career develops you would expect to move to different products in different phases of their life cycle.
• Developing a robust Through Life Support Policy
• Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards as required, including (but not limited to):
  • S1000D (Technical Publications)
  • S2000M (Material Management)
  • S3000L (Logistics Support Analysis)
  • S4000P (Preventive Maintenance)
  • S5000F (In‑Service Data Feedback)
  • DefStan 00‑600
  • Current MoD ILS standards
• Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation
• Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders
• Oversee delivery of the 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
• Ensure ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies are identified and managed effectively

What we're looking for from you

• Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through‑Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector
• A broad‑based engineering background, preferably degree level qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge and experience 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 both 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 ensuring commitments are always met
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise

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