Head of Marketing NEW

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Nu Quantum Ltd

Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent

Location:Cambridge, UK

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th August 2025 at 10am

Visa Sponsorship available

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.

About the role

The role will focus on growing and maturing our prime marketing and communications processes. The successful candidate will work closely with Commercial, Product, People and Executive teams to communicate the company’s ambition to the market and help turn it into commercial success.

The Head of Marketing will have freedom to bring best practices from previous domains and take the company’s already strong brand and position-in-the-market and elevate it to a world-class and commanding commercial position.

What You’ll be doing

• Strategic marketing leadership:
  • Define, develop, and execute a data-driven marketing strategy aligned with the company’s overall commercial objectives and growth targets.
  • Performance Measurement and Optimisation: define key marketing metrics, track performance against goals, and use data insights to continuously optimise campaigns and strategies for maximum ROI and commercial impact.
  • Strategise and manage integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels (digital, content, events, PR) to generate interest in our technology and products.
  • Business Development and sales funnel building: build the processes appropriate to support our maturing technologies coming to market.
• Branding and Communications:
  • Develop a strong communication and corporate branding strategy in line with the company’s technical and commercial goals, helping raise the profile to varied audiences (such as customers, academia, government, policy, industry and scientists).
  • Public Relations and Analyst Relations: manage external PR agencies and cultivate relationships with key media and industry analysts to secure impactful coverage and shape market perception.
  • Collaborate with the People Team on internal communication frameworks that reflect our brand and support a cohesive employee experience.
  • Support the technical and commercial team’s goals by speaking at and attending relevant tradeshows and conferences.
• Product/Commercial team collaboration:
  • Work seamlessly with the Product team to understand market needs, refine value propositions and help craft the assets needed.
  • Competitive intelligence: monitor and analyse the marketing strategies and activities of competitors, partners, and customers to identify market trends and opportunities.
  • Team management and building: the team currently comprises one Marketing Manager. As the company scales, you will have the opportunity to hire, build and mentor a high-performing marketing team responsible for covering expanding functions such as Product Marketing, Internal Comms for the Marketing department and Design Services.
• Marketing operations and technology:
  • Select, implement, and manage the marketing technology stack, including the CRM (Hubspot), to ensure scalability, efficiency, and effective tracking of marketing performance and customer engagement.
  • Responsible for the marketing budget effectively alongside the Marketing Manager, allocating resources to initiatives that deliver the highest value and impact on business success.

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record of working within a fast growing, technology-based company moving towards commercialisation.
• Experience of communicating complex STEM concepts with clarity and simplicity.
• Experience of strategic brand positioning and maturation on an international stage.
• Overseeing the creation of high quality marketing campaigns and collateral, online and in print.
• An excellent communicator and even better at listening and learning.
• Able to discern the best path-of-action in complex environments.
• A natural collaborative spirit and ability to lead, inspire others and make things happen.
• Ability to be empathetic and humble with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work autonomously and to deadlines.

Desirable (not required, but beneficial):

• Experience in Quantum Computing or related e.g. High Performance Computing markets or deeptech hardware.
• Experience with science-based, low-TRL technology in formative markets.
• Experience communicating to / working with Hyperscalers e.g. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft or other US-based tech giants.
• Ideally you have a degree in a STEM field and/or are curious to learn more about quantum computing.

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

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