Marketing Executive in Cambridge

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Cambridge, UK

Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology. Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We’re creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Founded to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems. We’re working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work closely with and report to our Marketing Manager, ensuring content across digital platforms reaches our audience and resonates with them.
• Oversee the content calendar, ensuring all outputs align with our brand's tone of voice and guidelines.
• Develop diverse written and visual content, including explainers, video segments, guides, infographics, short-form posts, and more, utilising design tools such as Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Stay updated with industry-relevant topics to ensure our content remains relevant.
• Work with other departments to source insights or stories that resonate with our audiences.

Social Media Management:

• Write draft posts for LinkedIn and X, aligning to our social media plan and ensuring posts are consistent and reflect our brand's values.
• Engage with our audience by responding to comments, direct messages, and mentions to foster a sense of community and trust.
• Monitor trends, adapting our approach to leverage popular themes or discussions.

Email:

• Design, test, and deploy email campaigns that capture the attention of our segmented audience, adhering to our brand's guidelines.
• Produce compelling email content, including copy, graphics, and other media.
• Ensure our database is up to date after events or lead campaigns.
• Monitor key metrics of email campaigns, including open rates, click-through rates, conversion rates, and bounce rates.

Events and Other:

• Analyse content performance metrics, delivering monthly reports and identifying potential areas of improvement.
• Support a range of marketing-related tasks or projects as the need arises.
• Support with the production or liaison of overall marketing activities and company events.
• Work alongside other team members to create and execute an internal communications plan.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, content creation, and social media management.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and marketing software, e.g., LinkedIn, X, Sproutsocial, Crowdfire, HubSpot.
• Ability to monitor content performance metrics and generate monthly reports.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data for informed decisions.
• Aptitude to suggest improvements based on content performance data.
• Some experience with graphic design and video editing.
• Strong attention to detail with an exceptional ability to manage tasks meticulously.
• Proven capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team including cross-functionally with non-marketing experts.

Desirable skills and experience (not required, but beneficial):

• Graphic design and video editing skills, with proficiency in Adobe Suite.
• Ideally, you have a scientific or engineering background, and/or experience working within the Tech, Deeptech or Quantum Computing industries.
• Experience in crafting consistent and brand-aligned content, including videos for social media platforms.

Why work with us?

At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered. We value diverse perspectives as a source of creativity and innovation and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalised communities. Joining Nu Quantum means joining a team where you can grow professionally and be part of an inspiring mission to shape the future of technology.

Benefits:

• Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
• Flexible working options.
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of a 3-day company shutdown period + UK Bank Holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 days holiday per year.
• Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens.
• On-site gym membership.
• Cycle scheme.
• Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa).
• Enhanced paid family leave policies.
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
• 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service.
• Group Life Assurance (4 x salary).