Defence Operations, Supply Chain & ILS Consultant (223cm) - Bristol/Abbey Wood

Defence Operations, Supply Chain & ILS Consultant (223cm) - Bristol/Abbey Wood

Defence Operations, Supply Chain & ILS Consultant (223cm) - Bristol/Abbey Wood - £45,000 - £60,000, with travel and accommodation covered.

Location: Bristol/Abbey Wood, with travel to other UK sites

Working pattern: Hybrid, typically 3days on site per week

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000, with travel and accommodation covered.

Security clearance: Active SC clearance essential

The opportunity

Are you an SC-cleared defence professional with experience in operational delivery, military logistics, supply chain management or equipment support?

Our client, a leading management consultancy supporting mission-critical Defence programs, is expanding its associate network to meet current and upcoming demand within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).

These assignments support complex equipment and capability programs throughout their lifecycle - from procurement and modification through to in-service support, sustainment and disposal.

Opportunities are available across three specialist areas. You do not need experience across all three; your background will be matched to the most suitable assignment.

Which area best matches your experience?

Operations and delivery management

Coordinating in-service delivery, governance, resources, budgets, performance, risks and cross-functional teams.

Supply chain and inventory management

Managing item data, demand and supply planning, suppliers, storage, distribution, provisioning, materiel accounting and disposal.

Integrated Logistics Support and Through-Life Support

Developing support solutions and ILS documentation covering reliability, maintainability, technical publications, training, transition to service and obsolescence.

Typical responsibilities

• Coordinating activity across engineering, project management, commercial, finance, project controls, operations, supply chain, technical support, suppliers and military customers.
• Translating operational and customer requirements into practical delivery, inventory, support or transition plans.
• Monitoring scope, schedule, cost, resources and performance, using data to identify trends and support timely decisions.
• Managing risks, issues, opportunities, assumptions and dependencies.
• Maintaining effective governance, reporting and assurance in accordance with MoD policy, DE&S processes and contractual requirements.
• Producing and maintaining plans, records, business cases, statements of work, support documentation and reports.
• Building productive relationships with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery, compliance and value for money.

What we are looking for

• Active SC and sole U.K National
• Strong experience in at least one of the following:
  • Operations or delivery management
  • Military logistics
  • Supply chain or inventory management
  • Integrated Logistics Support
  • In-service or equipment support
  • Technical Through-Life Support
• Experience gained within the Armed Forces, DE&S, a defence prime, consultancy or another complex and regulated environment.
• The ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver through a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience involving governance, risk, performance, budgets, suppliers, contracts or data management.
• Good judgement and the ability to maintain delivery when requirements or priorities change.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including producing plans, reports and supporting documentation.
• Competence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of DE&S, MoD logistics policy, CADMID, defence procurement or Front-Line Command requirements.
• Experience using MoD Logistic Information Systems or managing item data, inventory planning or materiel accounting.
• Experience producing ILS Plans, Through Life Management Plans, transition-to-service plans, AESPs or other support documentation.
• Experience supporting land, maritime or other defence equipment, including modifications, testing, embodiment or in-service sustainment.
• A relevant Level 5/6 qualification, degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CILT, CIPS, APM, IET or CMI.
• Some assignments require sole UK nationality or access to information above SC classification. Any additional eligibility requirements will be explained before your CV is submitted.