Governance Support Officer (Visa Sponsorship Available)
National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Category: Skilled Worker | Research and Science
Salary: £37,841 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Mode: Hybrid (minimum 3 days on-site)
About the Employer
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is the UK’s national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of quantum computing. Based at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, NQCC works across government, industry, and academia to address the engineering challenges of scaling quantum computers and building a quantum-ready economy.
NQCC is a joint initiative of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), and forms part of the wider National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP).
Overview
NQCC is seeking a Governance Support Officer to support the Programme Manager with governance, assurance, compliance, and programme delivery activities. The role involves close collaboration with scientists, engineers, developers, and programme teams to support the delivery of the UK’s quantum computing objectives.
Flexible working arrangements are available, including full-time or part-time options (minimum 0.8 FTE), with at least three days per week on site.
Responsibilities
- Support governance structures, including preparation and administration of meetings
- Assist with risk and issue management, including data collection and reporting
- Monitor progress against organisational objectives and improve reporting visualisation
- Support assurance reviews and compliance with STFC and UKRI processes
- Administer and improve Knowledge Information Management (KIM) systems
- Provide role-adjacent support across the Programme Delivery team
Essential Requirements
- Substantial experience in governance, assurance, compliance, or programme reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working with complex data from collection to reporting
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Proactive problem-solving approach
- Demonstrated commitment to NQCC’s mission, vision, and values
Employee Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and privilege days
- Flexible working hours
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Free parking and excellent public transport links
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
Visa Sponsorship Information
Visa sponsorship is available. UKRI may reimburse some or all visa-related costs after employment begins, subject to eligibility and discussion with the Hiring Manager.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
- A CV (maximum 2 pages)
- A covering letter (maximum 2 pages) clearly addressing all essential criteria
Please ensure your name and the job reference number are included in the filename of each document. Applications submitted without a covering letter may not be considered. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
