ILS Manager - #2162916

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.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you
haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you
have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the
position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email
to discuss other potential opportunities.