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Posted 23 July, 2026

Capture Lead

Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.The purpose of this role is to lead capture activities for qualified opportunities, shaping SEAs winning strategy from early engagement through to bid submission in line with SEAs Business Winning Framework and governance gates.The Capture Leadwill be based at any of SEA's UKsites, with travel to any site as required by the role. This role allows for flexible and home working.The salary for this role is up to £80k, depending on experience.What you'll be doing Own the end-to-end capture plan for strategically important opportunities, including the customer engagement plan, stakeholder map, competitive assessment and win themes.Define and communicate the win strategy and win story, ensuring alignment between customer need, SEA value proposition, solution approach, price position and delivery model.Lead internal opportunity shaping activities: clarify requirements, identify solution options, assess risks/opportunities and drive mitigation/closure actions.The skills you need You'll bring proven experience of leading capture activities and shaping bids for complex programmes within defence, security or similarly regulated environments. Experience in marine products/solutions would be a bonusYou'll demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a talent for coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, setting direction, prioritizing actions and driving timely decisionsIf you're able to bring an established network across UK and/or international defence customers, primes and integrators (maritime preferred), this would be a significant bonusAbout our companyAt SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.What we offerAt our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have?a look at?the benefits we offer:Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days annual leave, plus buy and sellUp to 16 days flexi leave accrualHalf day FridaysReservists in the?Armed?Forces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramAll Staff BonusGroup Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contributionCycle to work schemeWellbeing CentreSports & Social activitiesEmployee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savingsLife assurance policyPublication and recruitment bonus rewardsDevelopment opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sitesPrivate seated lunch areasOnsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beveragesOnsite showers and toiletries provisionFree onsite parkingJoin us and be part of something smaller - with?500?people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.If youd like to know more, please give Davefrom our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 041 4172. Or reach out to us onTPBN1_UKTJ