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Digital CatapultCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quantum and Photonics technologies, leading research and development programs while fostering strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and government. Proven ability to secure funding and drive technology roadmaps, ensuring practical adoption and innovation in the field.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantum ComputingQuantum SensingQuantum NetworkingPhotonics DesignTechnology Strategy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Quantum and photonics portfolio of work
- Define and drive the technology roadmap for Quantum, photonics, and related areas
- Create and deliver collaborative research, development, and technology translation programmes with university and industry partners and innovators
- Investigate emerging quantum technologies with academia and innovators
- Experiment with practical adoption with end users and industry
- Understand the practical implications and limitations of quantum technology and feed findings back to the UK ecosystem and policymakers
- Lead and enable a high-quality Quantum and photonics research and development programme
- Secure funding through R&D projects and support commercial opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with innovators, startups, scaleups, government, academic institutions, and industry partners
- Represent Digital Catapult at industry events, conferences, and public engagements
- Participate in the Technology Research, Development and Innovation leadership team
- Oversee execution and evaluation of programmes, projects, and technology exploitation activities
- Lead and mentor a diverse team and build Quantum and photonics capability
- Supervise and deliver horizon scanning and develop technology roadmaps and plans
Requirements
What you’ll need- Visible and respected leader within Quantum and photonics
- Proven ability to represent an organisation through thought leadership, publications, conferences, and industry events
- Track record of building strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and government
- Experience defining and delivering technology strategy, horizon scanning, roadmaps, and research agendas
- Strong understanding of contemporary Quantum and photonics technologies
- Knowledge of Quantum computing, including use cases, algorithms, optimisation, and quantum machine learning
- Knowledge of Quantum sensing, including solution, product, and use case development
- Knowledge of Quantum networking, including use cases and architecture
- Knowledge of photonics design and use cases
- Experience securing collaborative research and innovation funding, including grant-funded programmes
- Strong commercial awareness and experience identifying technology translation and future commercialisation opportunities
- Significant experience leading technology research, development, and innovation programmes in quantum and photonics
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams within a research, innovation, technology, or R&D environment
- Track record building teams and Quantum and photonics capability
- Ability to promote learning, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Experience supporting early-stage careers
- Successful completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance before starting employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary bonus
- Competitive benefits package
- 25 days annual leave
- Bank Holidays
- 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary
- 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance, buying holiday, and topping up your pension
- E-Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle2Work
- Tech Scheme
- Gym Discounts
- Give As you Earn
- PerkPal
- Life insurance 4x salary
- Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Hybrid working with offices available 2 days per week
- Investment in ongoing learning and development
- Company social events throughout the year
- Free office snacks
- Employee-led affinity groups and opportunities for feedback
- Football team, running and climbing groups, and volunteering activities
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Hard Skills
Quantum Computing AlgorithmsQuantum Machine LearningHorizon ScanningTechnology RoadmapsResearch AgendasCollaborative Research FundingTechnology TranslationR&D Program ManagementInnovation ProgrammesCommercialisation Opportunities
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingThought LeadershipContinuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Industry Keywords
Quantum TechnologiesPhotonicsResearch and DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsIndustry Events