Logistics Officer – SC

Pathfinder International; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder International in Corsham invites an experienced Logistics Officer to manage Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across the CADMID lifecycle. You will work with engineering, procurement and operations to ensure maintainability and optimal spares, tools and facilities, with 1–2 days on site per week.

The role requires the ability to operate in a highly regulated environment, full SC clearance, and Sole UK national status, while collaborating across internal teams and suppliers

Qualifications

• ILS practitioner qualification or civilian equivalent OR CV showing extensive ILS experience.
• Demonstrate and apply Generalist ILS principles.
• Experienced in a highly regulated environment.
• Must be Sole UK National.
• Experience with ILS principles, sustainment and support.
• Experience with ILS Framework and generalist ILS skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the ILS strategy and plans (ILSP).
• Oversee the system lifecycle through CADMID cycle with focus on supportability.
• Act as primary contact for ILS with internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and operations to ensure supportability.
• Conduct or oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA).
• Ensure system is designed for maintainability, reliability and supportability.
• Define and manage requirements for spares, tools, test equipment, and facilities.
• Monitor and manage risks from obsolescence and identify alternatives.

Skills

ILS principles

Regulated environment

Communication & influencing

Decision making

Sole UK national

Generalist ILS

ILS framework

ILS/Support competence

Tools

CADMID cycle

LSA

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Officer - SC
Location: Corsham (1-2 days/week on site)
Contract Duration: 27/3/27 (possibility of extension)
Daily Rate: £400/day (Umbrella - Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC & Sole UK national

Minimum Requirement:

• ILS practitioner Qualification or the civilian equivalent qualification OR a CV that shows an abundance of experience in this sector.
• Demonstrate and apply Generalist ILS principles
• Worked in a highly regulated environment Essential:
• Sole UK National
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating & Influencing
• Demonstrate and apply ILS principles
• ILS/Support Functional Competence - Operate, report, and dispose support solutions
• ILS practitioner Qualification or the civilian equivalent qualification OR a CV that shows an abundance of experience in this sector.
• Must know what ILS is
• ILS Framework
• Generalist ILS experience / skills
• Worked in a highly regulated environment

Typical Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the ILS strategy and plans, such as the Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP).
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of the system through the CADMID cycle, ensuring supportability is considered at every stage of the lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact for ILS-related matters with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to ensure supportability requirements are recognised.
• Logistics Support Analysis (LSA): Conduct or oversee LSA to identify and optimise support requirements.
• Ensure that the system is designed for maintainability, reliability, and supportability.
• Define and manage requirements for spares, tools, test equipment, and facilities
• Monitor and manage risks associated with component obsolescence.
• Develop strategies to mitigate obsolescence issues, such as identifying alternative components or redesigning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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