About the job
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Cambridge, UK
Join Nu Quantum - Pioneering the Future of Technology
At Nu Quantum, we are leading the charge in the realms of quantum computing and advanced technology, fueled by our commitment to innovation, diversity, and excellence. Our environment fosters collaboration among brilliant minds from various backgrounds, all dedicated to redefining the limits of possibility.
Founded to commercialize a decade's worth of research from the prestigious Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a transformative mission to revolutionize quantum information systems.
Our team is working on groundbreaking technology aimed at enhancing the utility and expediting the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We are integrating cutting-edge quantum photonic technology to establish a robust and scalable quantum networking infrastructure, forged in partnership with leading companies and academic institutions.
About the Role
We are in search of a Senior People Operations Manager who will be instrumental in evolving and strengthening Nu Quantum's People function amidst our rapid growth phase. Our success thus far has been rooted in the strength of our people and culture, and this position is pivotal in ensuring we continue to scale efficiently by developing strong, effective people processes and frameworks that empower our teams and leaders.
In this senior, autonomous role, reporting directly to the Director of People, you will be the expert in People Operations, employee relations, and scaling people processes in high-growth environments.
This position will act as a trusted escalation point for employee relations, providing confident, legally compliant, and pragmatic solutions. You will also spearhead the design, implementation, and delivery of People programs and processes, ensuring they are executed to the highest standards, enabling sustainable business growth.
You will work closely with our People Generalist on compliance, policy, benefits administration, HR system integration, and operational initiatives, enhancing the team's capabilities as Nu Quantum expands.
Key Responsibilities
People Operations & Delivery
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of People processes, policies, and systems to support an evolving organization.
- Drive the end-to-end delivery of specific People initiatives, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard without requiring direct oversight.
- Oversee benefits administration, HR reporting, and operational compliance.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on onboarding processes, HR systems integration, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Utilize people data and metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and assist leaders in understanding organizational health.