Description Job Title: Governance and Reporting Officer Salary: £37,841 gross per annum Grade: UKRI Band D Contract Type: Open Ended Location: RAL Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK (Flexible working available, with at least 3 days a week on-site) Hours: Full Time or Part Time ( Minimum 0.8 FTE ) (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants) Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, and business support teams explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn, and empowered to explore your curiosity. About Us: T he National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is the UK’s national laboratory dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of quantum computing. Headquartered at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, the NQCC works across government, industry, and academia to address the engineering challenges of scaling quantum computers and to build a quantum-ready economy. Its mission is to enable the UK to solve complex societal and industrial challenges by harnessing the transformative potential of quantum computing. The NQCC is a joint initiative of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). It sits alongside other departments within the STFC National Laboratories and is part of the wider National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP). Employee Benefits: We recognise and value employees as individuals and aim to provide a pay and rewards package that motivates staff to perform to the best of their ability. The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, a Career Average Revalued Earnings pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance and a number of other benefits. About the Role: We are looking for a Governance and Reporting Officer who can assist the NQCC’s Programme Manager with governance, assurance, reporting, and other programme-related activities. You will also be working closely with other members of the Programme Delivery team, and more widely with scientists, engineers, developers and experts in quantum technologies, to enhance the UK's quantum computing capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Supporting different aspects of the NQCC’s governance structure by assuring the smooth logistical and administrative management of meetings, and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Supporting the monitoring of progress on NQCC’s objectives. Ensuring that relevant data is regularly collected across all teams and escalating issues where necessary. Improving how this is visualised in reports for a variety of stakeholders. Supporting the management of NQCC’s risks and issues, from data collection to reporting. Helping to prepare for assurance reviews and helping ensure compliance to relevant STFC and UKRI processes. Administering and improving the Knowledge Information Management (KIM) function or the Programme Delivery team and for projects managed by the Programme Delivery team. Providing support to other members and areas of the Programme Delivery team in role-adjacent areas. How to Apply: CV and Cover Letter to be a maximum of 2 pages each (Arial 10 (or equivalent) minimum). In the cover letter please write one paragraph per criterion, outlining how you meet the criteria, providing examples to demonstrate. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered. Please note that artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn. This recruitment will follow a multi-stage process. Applicants will be scored at shortlisting against the criteria using information provided in the CV and cover letter. Successful candidates will be invited to a 15-minute phone call with the hiring manager. The top performing candidates will then be invited to a 75-minute interview, which includes a 10-minute presentation. Person Specification: This role does not require a background or previous experience in quantum computing or physics. The following essential criteria will be assessed at shortlisting (S) and/or interview (I). Essential: A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the NQCC and its mission to deliver quantum computing capabilities for the UK. (S/I) Substantial experience in supporting decision makers and aspects of programme management including governance, assurance, reporting and monitoring of programme objectives. (S/I) Strong communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to present complex and/or technical information accurately and concisely, and the ability to adapt communication style for different audiences. (S/I) The ability to build strong relationships and ability to influence colleagues and external stakeholders, from a wide range of backgrounds. (S/I) Effective organisation skills, including meeting logistics, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands. (S/I) A proactive attitude to problem solving. (S/I) Desirable: Significant experience working with varied and complex data, from collection to reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement. (S/I) The ability to handle confidential information securely and appropriately. (S/I) Join us and discover what’s possible!