Future Integrated Operational Support Solution

Job Title:                      Future Integrated Operational Support Solution Lead

Location:                      Andover, Hampshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation:            Competitive + Benefits

Role Type:                    Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                         SF75726

Help Shape the Future of Defence Support

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Future Integrated Operational Support Solution Lead at our Andover site.

The role

As a Future Integrated Operational Support Solution Lead, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping how the next generation of defence platforms are supported throughout their operational life. This is a rare opportunity to influence future land defence capabilities before they enter service, designing innovative support, maintenance and operating models that ensure critical military assets remain effective, sustainable and mission ready.

Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

• Designing future-state operating models covering organisational structures, governance, processes, responsibilities and commercial frameworks.
• Developing integrated support solutions that align future defence capabilities with wider organisational and customer strategies.
• Defining integration approaches that connect support models with operational readiness and support services.
• Conducting capability assessments and gap analysis to support future defence solution development.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape supportability requirements for emerging defence programmes

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based at Andover with hybrid working patterns. 

Essential experience of the Future Integrated Operational Support Solution Lead

• Strong experience in Through-Life Support, Integrated Product Support or Integrated Logistics Support within a complex engineering or defence environment.
• Experience designing support, maintenance or operating models for new or developing platforms and capabilities.
• Broad understanding of engineering, logistics, fleet management, supportability and operational delivery.
• Experience supporting defence acquisition, through-life engineering or the introduction of new capabilities.
• Ability to develop integrated solutions and provide strategic direction across multiple technical and operational disciplines.

Qualifications for the Future Integrated Operational Support Solution Lead