Quantum Innovation Sector Lead

Job Title: Quantum Innovation Sector Lead

Salary: £48,802 - £53,682 (Band E S2) or £59,461 – £65,407 (Band F S2) gross per annum dependent on experience.

Contract Type: up to 2 x Permanent Positions

Hours: Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)

Location: Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK

Visa Sponsorship: We are able to sponsor Visa applications, reimburse application fees, and encourage international candidates to apply. A relocation package may be available.

Come and build a career at the vanguard of emerging technology.

Here at the National Quantum Computing Centre, we are recruiting for up to 2 Quantum Innovation sector Leads to support the development and adoption of quantum computing.

You will work as part of the Innovation Team, alongside applications engineers, business development specialists and other sector experts, to deliver quantum readiness activities aligned to the key themes of: awareness, engagement, evaluation, action and advocacy.

Utilising your technical and engagement skills, you will help to drive forward the NQCC’s innovation strategy, taking a lead on specific sector activities. Using your technical knowledge, you will maintain a comprehensive understanding of the state-of-the-art in quantum computing and its potential applications, sharing your knowledge to the benefit of the NQCC’s stakeholders, and building an understanding of end user requirements. Collaborating with the wider teams, you will help to drive the development of innovative solutions based on quantum computing. These activities meet our goals of delivering scalable quantum computing capabilities in support of our technology roadmap and building a quantum ready UK economy.

Key projects will include quantum readiness for critical industry sectors, such as Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Advanced Materials, Energy, Healthcare, Security, Bio-Chemistry, etc.

Person Specification:

·      Educated to at least Degree level or with equivalent experience in a field related to quantum computing, including physics, computer science or mathematics

·      You will have demonstrable prior experience and/or a broad-based knowledge of quantum computing, quantum technologies or a related field

·      Experience of stakeholder management in a client-facing or user engagement role, with a track record of building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships

·      Experience in a technical research or scientific business development environment

·      Experience in creating and developing technology or product roadmaps

·      Proven ability to run, manage and report on technical projects, together with knowledge or experience of measuring and monitoring performance and impact

·      Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, but also demonstrate autonomy within area of responsibility

·      (Band F) Considerable experience of innovation in a commercial environment

Who are we?

As part of the UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is leading a programme to establish a National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). This includes a commitment of £93m over 5 years, dedicated to drive development in the field of Quantum Computing and to place the UK at the forefront of the field.

Our primary purpose is to fill a key gap in the research and innovation landscape addressing the challenge of scaling quantum computing. 

Our Benefits: 

Our Benefits include a flexible working scheme (subject to business requirements), Defined benefit pension scheme, and 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and several other benefits. 

Join us and discover what’s possible!