Business Development Campaign Lead in Devizes

In this role of Business Development Campaign Lead you will focus on UAS Deep Effects and be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities within this area for Callen‑Lenz, playing a key role in shaping the Callen‑Lenz Business Development strategy and delivering consultancy across defence programmes and portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop long‑term, forward‑thinking strategic plans aligned with a clear understanding of the bigger picture commercially and across the international defence landscape.
• Develop actionable campaign plans in a complex, evolving defence environment to successfully secure new contracts for Callen‑Lenz.
• Build a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities that directly align with the Callen‑Lenz strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers across Army HQ, Field Army and wider defence networks.
• Provide expert guidance to Callen‑Lenz navigating complex global Defence requirements and commercial landscapes.
• Oversee significant projects that require both technical understanding and strategic oversight.
• Achieve sales targets by securing new sales and expanding existing opportunities within the defence and government sectors.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor analysis and emerging technologies relevant to the UAS/Defence industry that could directly influence future requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to health and safety in the workplace, report hazards and incidents correctly, and participate in health and safety training when required.
• Perform other business development related duties as required.

Requirements

• British citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, including occasionally at short notice.
• Driving licence and own transport due to office location.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience in a similar role within defence, national security or government sectors, or a Service leaver with strong experience in UAV/Future programmes.
• Strong understanding of defence procurement, stakeholder engagement and strategy.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance in every submission.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders from across the business.
• Self‑starter: Proactive, independent and has a strong sense of ownership in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong team‑working skills and willingness to support other taskings within BD function.
• Deep domain expertise: clear understanding and practical high‑impact experience across UK Defence’s and NATO’s UAS and Deep Fires requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Desirable: Influential network, well‑connected across Defence, with ability to influence and help shape requirements.
• Desirable: Knowledge in the Uncrewed Aerial Systems industry.

Salary and Benefits

• £55,000 – £65,000 per annum.
• 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.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life assurance scheme (6× basic salary).
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary).
• Private Health Insurance via Bupa.
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity.
• Professional membership reimbursed per year.
• 1 paid volunteering day per year.
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round.
• Training & development opportunities.