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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Business Capture Year in Industry Placement 2025 - 2026 

Job Location:  UK – Crawley - West Sussex

About L3Harris UK

From 12 UK sites, our team of over 1,400 people deliver unique capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber for military, security and commercial customers, worldwide.

Overview:

L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions are ‘Creating Safer Skies’. From our computer-based solutions all the way to our state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators (FFS), improving the training experience and creating safer skies is at the heart of everything we do. Our Fixed Training Devices (FTD) and FFS feature aircraft-specific flight decks, offering the form, fit, feel, and function of the actual aircraft. Our airline pilot training systems covers the complete training spectrum; whether its systems knowledge, procedure training or jet transition we have the solutions for your airline.

We are looking for an Industrial Placement Candidate (IPC) with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude to work in our Business Capture team. You will be responsible for providing support to the global L3Harris business in a challenging fast-paced environment. 

The IPC will be required to assist in the bidding and capture management of projects across the business units throughout the entire Project Life Cycle, ensuring comprehensive, competitive and customer focused bid proposals that are produced for a wide-ranging variety and complexity for new business opportunities.

The Business Capture team collaborates with every aspect of the business, in order to create solutions and respond to customer’s every needs.  The IPC will gain insight and exposure to sales, project management, finance, commercial, and marketing to name but a few of the key functions with whom interactions occur on a daily basis.  Other key aspects include but not limited to, developing and writing persuasive proposals, influencing key stakeholders and overseeing presentation to C-suite to obtain approvals.

In addition to the day-to-day activities, the IPC will participate in internal strategic initiatives to drive change and continuous improvement. 

A few of our employee benefits are:

25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days Private medical insurance with optional family coverPension scheme of up to 7% employer contributionLife Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x) Group income protectionFlexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work schemeEmployee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support Staff car park (incl. EV charging stations)

Subsidised staff restaurant

What the role will involve

Providing support to the Business Capture teams with the preparation of bids and proposals, including writing responses to Request for Proposals (RFP), helping out with various tasks, running reports, and various other adhoc activities, including collaborations with variety of stakeholders, typically involving Sales, Commercial, Finance, Operations, In-Service Support.Manage L3Harris functional teams to review customer requirements and ensure an accurate scope of effort for completionPrepare and manage handover to contract delivery with key stakeholders, such as technical teams, project management, customer support and sales account executive for successful project launchSupport the governance process to obtain appropriate approvals in a timely mannerMaintain detailed records of all bids and proposals, including keeping documentation up to date as requiredFacilitate value focused solutions to meet bespoke customer requirements in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts and key stakeholdersMaintain high ethical standards and perform duties in accordance with all company policies and procedureAny other duties as may be required to meet or enhance the objectives of the business capture function

What you’ll bring

The role of Business Capture Year in Industry Placement requires the following experience and skills:

Must be studying in a relevant degree field  - Buisness Management, Finance with Business Management moduleComputer literate – good understanding and experience with Microsoft Office SuiteAffinity to detail, with excellent interpersonal communication skills and fully proficient in English (written and spoken)Commercial awareness and understanding of risk management.Organisational skills and ability to manage tasks.

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

Customer First Own ItMove FastSpeak Candidly

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join L3Harris.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.