ILS Manager

CWe are supporting a leading defence organisation with the appointment of an ILS Manager to join its Customer Support & Services team. The role will lead ILS activities for future export customers across complex weapon systems, influencing system design and developing support solutions to enable effective through-life support.

Typical responsibilities include:

Leading the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements

Managing ILS activities throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture and in-service support

Overseeing Logistics Support Analysis, maintenance task analysis, spares modelling, support equipment, training and technical documentation

Acting as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders across the UK and internationally

Supporting bids and proposals, managing ILS risks and mentoring ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector

A broad engineering background, ideally degree qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, with 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, alongside experience supporting bids and proposals

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams in an international environment

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Company bonus scheme, based on company performance

Strong employer pension contribution

Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support

Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities

Possible relocation support

Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship without limitations, or Dual Nationality inclusive of British Citizenship, will be considered. Successful candidates will also be required to complete the relevant security screening.

Please apply via the advert or contact Calum at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

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