Senior ILS & Through‑Life Support Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to 21%

Pension: up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager to lead ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers, influencing design and delivering through-life support.

The role, based in Stevenage with hybrid working (1–2 days in the office), requires defence/aerospace ILS expertise and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and bids. Salary up to £65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within defence or aerospace.
• Broad-based engineering background, preferably degree level, with knowledge of Weapon System development or support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans.
• Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle from concept to in service.
• Develop a robust Through Life Support Policy.
• Ensure compliance with ASD S-Series standards (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L etc.).
• Oversee LSA, spares modelling, provisioning, and training.
• Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of support equipment in the UK and internationally.
• Support bid activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment.
• Mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or function.

Skills

ILS Experience

Defence/Aerospace

ASD S-Series

Bid Support

Team Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or technical discipline

Tools

ASD S-Series Standards

S1000D

S2000M

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager to lead ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers, influencing design and delivering through-life support.

The role, based in Stevenage with hybrid working (1–2 days in the office), requires defence/aerospace ILS expertise and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and bids. Salary up to £65,000 plus benefits.