Governance Support Officer in Didcot

Salary: £37,841

Contract Type: Permanent

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)

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.

About Us:

The 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.

Employee Benefits:

• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• Flexible working hours.
• An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Governance Support Officer who can assist the NQCC's Programme Manager with governance, assurance, compliance, 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 preparation of meetings and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the Programme Manager and relevant colleagues in managing the NQCC's risks and issues, from supporting data collection to reporting.
• Supporting the monitoring of progress on NQCC's objectives. Ensuring that relevant data is regularly collected across all teams and escalating issues where necessary.
• Helping prepare for assurance reviews and helping ensure compliance to relevant wider 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 of the Programme Delivery team in role-adjacent areas.

Person Specification:

Applicants must provide examples to demonstrate that they meet each of the criteria of the role. CV and Cover Letter to be a maximum of 2 pages each (Arial 10 (or equivalent) minimum). Unfortunately, applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

The following essential criteria are split into shortlisting (S) and/or interview (I):

• Substantial experience in programme management areas of governance, assurance, compliance and/or reporting. (S/I)
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to present complex technical information accurately, concisely and articulately, and to adapt communication style when required. (S/I)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds. (S/I)
• Proven ability to influence decisions and motivate people towards the timely delivery of outputs aligned with organisational priorities. (S/I)
• Strong experience working with varied and complex data, from collection to reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement. (S/I)
• Demonstrated proactive attitude to problem solving. (S/I)
• Effective organisation, good attention to detail, including the ability to prioritise conflicting demands. (S/I)
• The ability to handle confidential information securely and appropriately. (S/I)
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to the NQCC's mission, vision and values and a desire to contribute to these goals. (S/I)

Additional Information:

Please submit your Covering Letter and CV (maximum 2 pages each) that clearly outlines how you fulfil each of the criteria along with your motivation to join NQCC. Please ensure that your name and the job reference number are in the file name of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if required.

Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager.