Capability Demonstration Project Manager

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 417

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Green Car Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Bupa
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for identifying, planning, developing, and delivering Callen-Lenz capability demonstrations, both in the UK or Overseas, either in the form of static displays and exhibitions, and/or flying demonstrations. The ability to plan and execute such events is key to shaping and driving the Callen-Lenz Business Development strategy and delivery across the full range of Callen-Lenz products and capabilities. This role is for an experienced Project Manager with strong sector knowledge, and proven ability to project manage and deliver capability demonstration events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Callen-Lenz's capability demonstration activities and static displays, in the UK and overseas, including identification and management of associated risks and opportunities.
• Plan and lead each capability demonstration activity as a discrete project, with responsibility and accountability for performance to cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
• Develop and maintain a set of standard operating procedures for capability demonstrations to drive commonality, consistency, and efficiency wherever practicable.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and work alongside the Business Development team to build long-term relationships with key influencers and decision-makers across the customer community.
• Work with Business Development to actively support the development of Campaign Plans and Influence Plans with a focus on capability demonstration activities.
• As required, to support Business Development activity, including contributing to bids, proposals, and client presentations.
• As required, act as Project Manager for other projects and activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Health & Safety

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate Risk Assessments to cover both generic capability demonstration risks and also risks specific to particular activities.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

Desirable: Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 etc) or a commitment to work towards it would be advantageous for this role.

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance in day-to-day work, and driving similar standards across peers and teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders at all levels within the business.
• Demonstrable experience of successful delivery in an operational trials or demonstration environment, and thorough understanding of the specific demands and challenges in such an environment.
• Proactive, independent and with a strong sense of ownership in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Well-connected across the UAS customer domain, with the ability to influence and help shape requirements.
• Practical experience and understanding across the UAS domain and associated requirements, with particular focus on UK Defence and NATO.

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Understanding of international shipping and export control.
• First Aid Qualification.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commit to regular national and international travel.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to get involved in a hands-on role as required.
• Strong team ethic, with proven ability to form and lead multi-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated.
• A full valid UK driving license.
• Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK.

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Department Project Management Locations Chilmark Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £60,000 - £65,000