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About The Role and Team <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.</span> Our Team <p style="margin:0.75rem 0px 0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;color:rgb(41,42,46);text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Our Marketing team is at the heart of how Quantum Motion shares its vision with the world. As a newly established team, we're building the brand, shaping the narrative, and creating compelling content that showcases our pioneering quantum computing technology. Working closely with Product, R&amp;D, Business Development, and leadership, we translate complex innovation into engaging stories that inspire customers, partners, investors, and the wider quantum community.</p><p style="margin:0.75rem 0px 0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;color:rgb(41,42,46);text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">We’re looking for an ambitious, hands-on Communication &amp; Events Manager to help shape the voice and visibility of Quantum Motion. As a key member of our newly formed global marketing communications team, you'll take ownership of everything from managing our (international) PR consultants and securing media coverage to delivering standout conference experiences around the world. If you're early in your career, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited by the opportunity to put quantum computing on the global stage, this is the role for you.</p> Functions of the Role <h4 style="margin:20px 0px 0px;padding:0px;font:600 14px/1.14286 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;color:rgb(41,42,46);text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><strong>PR, Analysts &amp; Communications</strong></h4><ul style="margin:12px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(41,42,46);font-family:'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Own the day-to-day execution of Quantum Motion's global PR programme, working closely with our external PR consultant (UK-based) and Director of Marketing.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Identify and drive proactive media opportunities, manage press calendars, coordinate approvals, and ensure timely delivery of PR activities.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities, preparing briefing materials for technical and executive spokespeople.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Coordinate with key industry analysts on briefings and keeping them informed of Quantum Motions progress</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Monitor and report on media coverage, campaign performance and industry trends.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Create compelling press materials, media pitches and thought leadership content, translating complex quantum technologies into engaging stories for both technical and non-technical audiences.</p></li></ul><h4 style="margin:20px 0px 0px;padding:0px;font:600 14px/1.14286 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;color:rgb(41,42,46);text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><strong>Global Events &amp; Conference Management</strong></h4><ul style="margin:12px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(41,42,46);font-family:'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of Quantum Motion's presence at major international conferences, exhibitions and industry events.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Manage conference logistics including stand design and build, supplier coordination, budgets, timelines and event operations.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Oversee the global shipment of marketing materials, demonstration equipment and exhibition assets, including customs and international logistics.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Travel internationally to manage on-site event delivery, stand operations, staff schedules and ensure an exceptional visitor experience.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Work collaboratively with commercial, engineering and product teams to maximise the impact of every event.</p></li></ul><h4 style="margin:20px 0px 0px;padding:0px;font:600 14px/1.14286 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;color:rgb(41,42,46);text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><strong>Growth &amp; Ownership</strong></h4><ul style="margin:12px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(41,42,46);font-family:'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, taking ownership of projects and continuously improving the way we deliver PR and events.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Bring fresh ideas, a proactive mindset and a willingness to learn as you help build a world-class marketing communications function.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Play a foundational role in a growing team, with significant opportunities to broaden your responsibilities and develop your career as Quantum Motion scales.</p></li></ul> Experience - Essentials <ul style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(41,42,46);font-family:'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">A minimum of 5 years' experience in communications, PR, media relations and/or event management, ideally within a fast-paced technology, deep-tech or start-up environment.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Proven experience working with and managing external PR agencies and media relationships.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Excellent written communication and copywriting skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Exceptional organisational skills, with experience managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">A genuine curiosity for quantum computing, frontier technologies or advanced science, with the confidence to engage with highly technical subject matter.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Willingness to travel internationally to support major conferences and industry events.</p></li></ul> Experience - Desirable <ul style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(41,42,46);font-family:'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Experience working within the UK technology media landscape; exposure to EU and US technology media would be an advantage.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Previous experience in a quantum computing, semiconductor or deep-tech scale-up.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Experience planning and delivering exhibition stands, trade shows or large-scale industry events.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Familiarity with international event logistics, including supplier management, shipping and customs.</p></li><li style="margin-top:4px;"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font:400 14px/1.714 'Atlassian Sans', 'ui-sans-serif', '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Ubuntu, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Experience working in a high-growth company where adaptability and ownership are essential.</p></li></ul> Benefits <ul style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 24px;color:rgb(66,66,66);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:inherit;margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Be part of a creative, world-leading team</span></p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:inherit;margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Competitive salary and share options scheme</span></p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:inherit;margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Contributory pension scheme</span></p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:inherit;margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Group private medical insurance scheme</span></p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:inherit;margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Life Assurance</span></p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:inherit;margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Cycle-to-work Scheme </span></p></li><li style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:inherit;margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Central London location</span></p></li></ul> EEO Statement <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">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.</span> Internal Job Reference Number HRS-60

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