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Director of Technology – Quantum
Digital CatapultDirector of Technology at Digital Catapult overseeing Quantum and photonics research and development. Responsible for technology roadmap and collaboration with academia and industry.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quantum and Photonics technologies, including Quantum Computing, Sensing, and Networking, while leading and mentoring diverse teams to drive research and innovation. Proven ability to secure funding and build strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and government.
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Quantum ComputingQuantum SensingQuantum NetworkingTechnology Strategy DevelopmentResearch Funding Acquisition
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Hard Skills
Quantum Computing AlgorithmsQuantum Machine LearningPhotonics DesignHorizon ScanningTechnology Roadmap Development
Soft Skills
Collaborative LeadershipStakeholder Relationship ManagementTeam BuildingCoaching and MentoringCommercial Awareness
Industry Keywords
Research and DevelopmentInnovationTechnology ExploitationStrategic PartnershipsContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Be a collaborative and ambitious leader and expert in Quantum and photonics across Digital Catapult.
- Direct and enable a high quality programme of research and development in Quantum and photonics, securing funding via R&D projects and supporting commercial opportunities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including innovators, startups and scaleups, government, academic institutions, industry partners, building a productive network in support of our research ambitions and goals. Represent Digital Catapult at industry events, conferences, and public engagements.
- Be part of the Technology Research, Development and Innovation leadership team, overseeing the execution and evaluation of activities in programmes, projects and technology exploitation
- Lead and mentor a diverse team, coach and guide immediate reports, and the Quantum, photonics and related team members across the wider organisation, building capability in Quantum and photonics
- Supervise and deliver horizon scanning, developing the technology roadmap and plans in Quantum, photonics and related areas, supporting other teams to enable their areas to be similarly well defined in relation to Quantum and photonics.
Requirements
What you’ll need- A visible and respected leader within Quantum and photonics, with a proven ability to represent an organisation through thought leadership, publications, conferences and industry events. Track record of building strategic partnerships across academia, industry and government.
- Demonstrable experience defining and delivering technology strategy, horizon scanning, roadmaps and research agendas.
- Strong understanding of contemporary Quantum and photonics technologies, including Quantum computing (use case, algorithms, optimisation and quantum machine learning); Quantum sensing (solution, product and use case development); Quantum networking (use case and architecture); Photonics (design and use cases).
- Experience securing collaborative research and innovation funding, including grant-funded programmes. Strong commercial awareness with experience identifying opportunities for technology translation and future commercialisation. Significant experience leading technology research, development and innovation programmes in quantum and photonics, and leading multi-disciplinary technical teams within a research, innovation, technology or R&D environment.
- Track record in building teams and Quantum and photonics capability, promoting a culture of learning, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, and supporting early stage careers.
Benefits
Comp & perks- We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
- Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
- Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
- Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
- Discretionary company bonus
- 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
- E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
- Life insurance 4x salary;
- Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
- Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
- Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
- Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!
- We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.
- We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.
- We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.