Communication and Events Specialist (QCI3 Hub)

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 post is fixed
term for 5 years.





**What We Offer**





As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs





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.





**Application Process**





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.