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ILS ManagerMorson Edge • Charminster, Dorset, United Kingdom
ILS Manager

ILS Manager

Morson Edge • Charminster, Dorset, United Kingdom
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description
Do you have the expertise to ensure complex defence systems are fully supportable throughout their lifecycle?

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We are looking for an Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Manager to join TKMS ATLAS UK, based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith. This role has been created to strengthen ILS capability across both current programmes and future bids, supporting the UK Ministry of Defence and major prime contractors.
As an ILS Manager , you will lead the delivery of Integrated Logistic Support across the full product lifecycle — from early bid phases through to in-service support. You will play a key role in ensuring that systems are reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective to operate, while influencing design decisions to enhance long-term supportability.
You will work closely with engineering, systems, and project teams to define and deliver effective support solutions, ensuring all ILS elements are delivered to time, cost, and quality expectations.
Key responsibilities include: Leading ILS activities across bids and programmes, including proposal writing and cost estimation
Analysing support requirements and defining appropriate ILS strategies and solutions
Developing and managing ILS plans and associated elements, including: Supportability Analysis
Availability, Reliability & Maintainability (AR&M)
Supply Support
Technical Documentation
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and training delivery

Influencing product design to improve in-service supportability
Managing ILS Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, and deliverables
Ensuring all ILS outputs are delivered on time and within budget
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and project teams
You will report to the ILS Team Leader and work as part of a collaborative, technically focused team operating within a dynamic defence environment.
The ideal candidate will have: A degree, HNC/HND in an engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience delivering ILS or supportability within defence or other regulated engineering sectors
Strong understanding of supportability analysis, maintenance planning, and through-life support
Experience working across the full product lifecycle, ideally including early-phase or bid work
Knowledge of defence standards (e.g. Def Stan 00-series) is desirable
Familiarity with tools such as PTC Windchill, OPUS 10, or Logistic Information Repositories is advantageous
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A proactive, analytical approach with strong organisational skills
TKMS ATLAS UK provides advanced maritime and underwater systems for the Royal Navy and international customers. Based on the Jurassic Coast, they combine engineering, science, and innovation to deliver world-class sonar and naval solutions. Their collaborative culture values technical excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement. xwwtmva
They offer: Competitive salary
Career development and training opportunities
Pension with enhanced employer contributions
25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Flexible, hybrid, and condensed working options
Employee wellbeing support and benefits
The successful candidate must be eligible for full UK Security Clearance (SC) .
At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking part-time, condensed, or full-time opportunities.
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