Knowledge Transfer Manager - Quantum Technologies

Purpose of the Role

To deliver knowledge transfer and other activities aimed at stimulating innovation in Quantum Technologies in sectors with potential to growth the UK economy. This role will play a key part in identifying innovations and connecting the opportunities to make an impact and translate UK Potential into commercial reality.

On a day to day basis, you will work with others to engage with high-growth businesses to understand their innovation needs and direct them towards public and private finance, potential commercial and academic partners, and other opportunities to support their growth.

This includes the design and delivery of first-class events, the creation and publication of thought leadership media content, contributing to the marketing and communications strategy and outputs and diligent reporting into Innovate UK KTN systems.

You will contribute to Innovate UK KTN’s success, working with colleagues on cross-sector collaboration projects, meeting Innovate UK KTN KPIs, supporting the development of bids and proposals and engaging with Innovate UK, UKRI and other relevant government departments, research councils, and leadership bodies around the UK and globally.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with the Emerging Technologies & Industries team to understand the innovation needs and opportunities for growth of UK Industry and the scientific capabilities of the Quantum Technologies research base, facilitating the transfer of knowledge within and between these groups and the establishment of collaborations.
• Take a lead on ensuring the Quantum Technologies Landscape Map is kept up to date.
• Understand and facilitate access to innovation support mechanisms for businesses and to help develop funding and investment applications.
• Promote the benefits of Innovate UK KTN and innovation within a business context to the Quantum sector, including the preparation of promotional material and the use of various media.
• Develop and lead cross-community activity within Innovate UK KTN to help industry to create value for UK businesses.
• Liaise closely with Innovate UK KTN staff across all sectors and technologies to ensure a good understanding of other sector activities, to ensure well informed and integrated working.
• Produce articles for newsletters, blogs of interest to our members and similar media.
• Organise meetings, workshops and networking events in a variety of commercial and scientific areas.
• Undertake necessary administrative duties including the timely completion of accurate reports, meeting minutes, timesheets and expenses.
• Maintain and disseminate an up-to-date view of the industry and application areas, including technology developments, key innovators, market trends/needs and business funding opportunities.
• Capture success stories from projects and workshops for case studies and impact measure

Requirements

Experience

• A PhD related to Quantum Technologies or significant experience in a technical role within industry related to the sector.
• Good level of understanding and knowledge of key Quantum Technologies.
• Knowledge of the sector, including key companies and sector dynamics.
• Demonstrable project management skills.
• Good writing and presentation skills, with ability to translate complex topics for a broad audience.
• Some experience in business development and organising and delivering events and workshops would be welcome.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently and build effective relationships.
• Team player with good relationship building and influencing skills; enjoys working in a collaborative manner in an open, honest, and diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across multi disciplinary teams and stakeholders, explaining complicated matters simply.
• High level of IT literacy.

Benefits

• This role has a salary between £32,000 - £35,000 pa depending on experience.
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Enhanced Pension Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Wider Wallet employee benefits high street discounts scheme.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development as part of our Talent & Development Programme.