We are one of the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times in 2021 and 2022, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding. 

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers and quantum computing theoreticians to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 60+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab.

Communications

• Implement the communications strategy for Quantum Motion, covering all areas of activity, including research, training, talent acquisition, and commercial activity 

• Work in collaboration with the leadership team to ensure the content reflects company strategy

• Contribute and where appropriate lead on other relevant related projects such as publications and events e.g. marketing for events, poster design, etc.

• Briefing and coordinating the leadership team on communications issues as required

• Develop close working relationships with each of the teams across the company to streamline publication development 

• Track and report on engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions using analytics, monitoring and feedback from stakeholders and team members across Quantum Motion

• Create and maintain brand guidelines and design templates for staff to ensure coherent and consistent brand and visual identity

Editorial

• Co-ordinate key multimedia materials including content for press releases, website and social media content, brochures, newsletters and adverts

• Provide direct advice to colleagues on technical issues, style, tone and content of pieces

• Prepare reports on Quantum Motion activities as necessary for funders and other stakeholders e.g. quarterly investor newsletters

Events

• Have strategic oversight of Quantum Motion’s events programme, including identifying events and speaking opportunities and supporting staff to develop engaging agendas

• Organise and develop content and resources for events, including communications guidance for employees at external events 

Press and Media Relations

• Co-ordinating the promotion of technical and commercial work, including writing press releases and sourcing news stories 

• Liaise with external PR consultant to publicise high-profile publications and scientific results both internally and externally 

• Act as the point of contact for Quantum Motion’s media relations and communications. 

• Develop and deliver training for staff in external communications

Website, Social, and audio-visual content

• Manage the Quantum Motion website – both design and managing content 

• Manage the Quantum Motion social media presence and ensure activity adheres to social media policies

Internal Communications

• Design creative ways of sharing internal company goals and technical updates

• Managing the internal communications strategy

• Support the development of an Internal Employee website (portal), handbook, and support services for employees

• Communicating scientific or technological advances to a range of audiences ons 

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and measure the impact of external communication  

• Confident and effective communication skills

• Organisational skills including efficient planning plus a keen eye for detail, able to maintain brand value and quality

• Experience working with relevant marketing skills and media platforms

• Relevant IT skills and experience for communication across a range of media, 

• The ability to work collaboratively, and build strong working relationships with other departments, supporting the commercial efforts across the company

• Awareness of data protection requirements

• Industrial/commercial/academic experience in communications in quantum computing or quantum technologies

• Experience in mentoring and working with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience of data management and analysis to interpret and summarise statistical and qualitative data

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team

• Competitive salary and share options scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• Select your own laptop/kit 

• Life Assurance

• Cycle-to-work Scheme 

• Flexible working

• Central London location

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.