Professional Training Lead for Quantum Computing

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Job Title:Professional Training Lead for Quantum Computing

Salary:£43,116 - £47,076 gross per annum Dependent on Experience *

Location:RAL, Harwell Campus- Oxfordshire

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:Full time/Part Time (min 80%)(We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)

Interviews: Please note both shortlisting and interviews will take place in the new year. We plan to interview week commencing 15th January 2024

*This role may be eligible for up to £5000 specialist allowance for suitably qualified candidates

Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.

Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

Our National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is looking for a Professional Training Lead for Quantum Computing within the Innovation Team to deliver quantum readiness activities aligned to our key themes. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver the NQCC’s initiative on quantum workforce and skills.

Your main focus will be to work with the Quantum Readiness Delivery Lead to develop the NQCC’s early careers and professional development strategy and then to deliver against that strategy. You will manage, develop and promote a diverse portfolio of activities including engagement with doctoral programmes, professional skills courses, skills events and early career placements. A core part of this role is to review and evaluate training materials based on technical knowledge.

You will build relationships with key stakeholders and represent the centre externally at conferences, events and in the media as appropriate. Expanding and managing a portfolio of professional skills courses including online learning platforms and live courses, you will establish frameworks that allow assessment of external collaboration partners and the NQCC’s accreditation of relevant training materials/courses/events.

The overall aim of this work is to support the development of a skilled quantum workforce to drive quantum industry, through providing a diverse range of accessible opportunities.

Person Specification:

· Educated to Degree level, or proven experience in a field related to quantum computing, including (but not limited to) physics, maths or computer science

· Familiarity with research and skills required for quantum computing and/or the aptitude to build knowledge on the skills required

· Knowledge and understanding of UK postgraduate landscape and funding bodies

· Experience of managing/supporting those early in their careers

· Proven ability to run, manage and report on projects and/or programmes related to research and innovation

· Excellent skills in communication and stakeholder management (including influencing), with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Excellent organisational and teamworking skills, with the ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships and respond flexibility and adaptively in planning work

Our Benefits
UKRI recognises and values employees as individuals and aim to provide a pay and rewards package that motivates staff to perform to the best of their ability. The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, Defined benefit pension scheme and 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and several other benefits.

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.

Join us and discover what’s possible!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £43,116.00-£47,076.00 per year

Work Location: In person