Marketing Executive

Marketing Executive

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 450
Position: Full-time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

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

We are seeking a motivated Marketing Executive to support the delivery of marketing and communication activities across the business. As the Marketing Executive, you will support digital marketing campaigns, social media management, website content, event promotion, customer communications, and then creation of marketing materials that support business growth in UK and international markets.

Responsibilities

Digital marketing

• Manage and update company social media channels, i.e. LinkedIn and news pages.

• Draft, schedule, and publish engaging content to support brand awareness, lead generation, and business objectives.

• Monitor campaign performance, social media engagement, and key marketing metrics, providing insights and recommendations.

• Support email marketing campaigns and audience communications.

Website management

• Assist with maintaining and updating website content, including news articles, case studies, landing pages, and product information.

• Assist with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

• Ensure website and digital content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with brand guidelines.

Events and exhibitions

• Support the planning and delivery of trade shows and exhibitions.

• Support event logistics, promotional campaigns and follow-up communications.

• Assist with the preparation, transportation, setup, and pack-down of marketing materials, displays, and exhibition assets.

• Provide hands-on support during events as required.

Content creation

• Assist with photography, video creation, editing, and other multimedia content to support marketing campaigns.

• Draft and maintain marketing collateral, including brochures, datasheets, presentations, customer success stories, and digital assets.

• Proofread and quality-check marketing materials to ensure consistency with company branding, editorial standards, and messaging.

• Maintain marketing asset libraries, collateral repositories, and brand resources.

Marketing operations and administration

• Support the management of marketing projects, procurement activities, supplier relationships, and RFP submissions.

• Raise and track marketing requests through internal systems, ensuring actions are progressed and delivered on time.

• Coordinate supplier quotations, purchase requests, orders, and delivery schedules, including quality checks where required.

• Manage and maintain marketing records, asset registers, gift registers, and departmental documentation.

• Monitor and maintain currency of company information on industry information platforms i.e. ADS, JGood Tech etc.

Stakeholder and supplier management

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, procurement, logistics, and other departments to ensure the successful delivery of marketing activities.

• Manage the marketing inbox and support day-to-day stakeholder communications.

• Monitor industry, competitor, and media activity, providing regular updates and market intelligence to the wider team.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, professional, and engaging content for a variety of audiences and channels.

• Experience producing marketing content such as LinkedIn, news articles, product descriptions, event summaries etc.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

• Committed to continuous professional development and expanding existing skills through training and hands-on experience.

• Basic content creation and design skills, with an eye for producing visually engaging marketing materials.

• Understanding of social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, and best practices for content scheduling, audience engagement, and content planning.

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn new skills and contribute across a broad range of marketing activities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to deliver marketing objectives.

Desirable:

• Experience creating multimedia content, including smartphone photography, video editing, and basic animation.

• Familiarity with content creation and design tools such as ClipChampCapCut, Adobe Express, Adobe Premiere Rush, Adobe InDesign or similar platforms.

• Understanding of digital marketing trends and emerging technologies, including the application of AI within marketing activities.

• Knowledge of video and image editing best practices for digital channels and audience engagement.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.

• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel.

• Excellent communicator.

• Team player, quick learner with the ability to learn independently.

• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated.

• A full valid UK driving licence.

• 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.