Communication and Events Specialist (QCI3 Hub)

Location Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. 

The Department of Physics seeks a Communications and Events Specialist to support the work of the EPSRC Hub for Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations [QCI3 Hub]. This programme is led from Oxford, and includes researchers from 17 other UK institutions. 

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working 

About the Role

The postholder will be responsible for developing, agreeing and implementing the communications strategy for the QCI3 Hub, providing leadership and advice on all aspects of effective communications for the directors and Hub team, and coordinating the Hub’s internal and external events. 

The QCI3 Hub is a strategic collaboration of 18 universities supported by 27 industrial partners, and is focused on developing the UK quantum economy by progressing quantum computing technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace. The Hub will foster the quantum computing industry through technology translation, engagement with users in science and industry, policy makers and the public, and by training and skills development.

The QCI3 Hub is a new programme that builds on the work of the previous 10 years undertaken firstly in the Networked Quantum Information Technologies (NQIT) Hub and subsequently in the Hub for Quantum Computing and Simulation (QCS), as part of the UK’s National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP). We have a superb team of scientists, engineers, professional support staff and students working on software and hardware development of small-scale quantum processors and simulators, and the critical underpinning technologies for fully scalable machines.

Good communications and the flow of information will be essential to the smooth running of the project and will underpin successful engagement with users of its technology and other stakeholders, both internally and externally. The postholder will play a vital role in ensuring that QCI3 is identified as a flagship project for the UK, requiring close working with the Engagement team. In addition to regular internal and external communications, the project will undertake a range of events to disseminate the results of its work and to engage with interested parties. The planning and delivery of Hub events will be the postholder’s responsibility.

The Communications and Events Specialist will be a key member of the QCI3 project team which is based in the Beecroft Building in Oxford. Our team works both remotely and in-person; requests for hybrid working will be considered, with an expectation of at least two days per week in the office. Additional onsite support of in-person events will be required, including UK travel in support of events requiring occasional overnight stays

Operationally, the postholder will report to the Senior Programme Manager, with a strong oversight from the QCI3 Co-Director for Engagement. They will work closely with all team members, including the Directors, Programme Support Officer and Technology Associate. 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 26 August 2024 and only applications received before midday 26 August 2024 can be considered.

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