Employer: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Location: Didcot, England, United Kingdom (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire)
Industry: Research and Science
Visa: Skilled Worker sponsorship available
Salary: £56,745 – £63,051 per annum (plus potential specialist allowance up to £5,000)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
overview
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is the UK’s national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of quantum computing. Based at Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, the NQCC works with government, industry, and academia to tackle the challenges of scaling quantum computers and to build a quantum-ready economy.
As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the NQCC is a joint initiative of EPSRC and STFC, contributing to the wider National Quantum Technologies Programme.
Benefits
- Flexible working scheme (subject to business needs)
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank holidays/privilege days
- Other staff benefits
About the Role
As the Business Development and Partnership Manager, you will:
- Identify and secure collaborative and commercial opportunities aligned with NQCC’s strategic goals
- Build and manage relationships across government, industry, and academia
- Maintain a pipeline of business opportunities from engagement to agreement
- Manage bid reviews and funding proposals
- Provide market intelligence on quantum computing trends
- Represent the NQCC nationally and internationally
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Engagement: Drive partnerships across sectors
- Pipeline Development: Build and manage business opportunities
- Bid Management: Oversee proposal and review processes
- Stakeholder Management: Foster and maintain external relationships
- Opportunity Development: Develop business cases and funding bids
- Market Intelligence: Track trends to inform strategy
- Reporting: Monitor engagement metrics and report to leadership
- Advocacy: Represent and promote the NQCC externally
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical/scientific/engineering field, or industry experience
- Strong background in business development, technical sales, or partnerships
- Experience translating technical concepts into business opportunities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and bid-writing skills
- Strong organisational and IT skills (MS Office Suite)
- Knowledge of the quantum computing or related tech landscape
- Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally
Visa Information
If sponsorship is required, candidates and dependants will need to pay Home Office fees directly during the application process. UKRI may reimburse some or all fees after employment begins.
More details: UK Skilled Worker Visa Costs
