Strategic Partnerships Lead

Here at TreQ, we are accelerating the path to useful quantum computing by designing, deploying, and operating open-architecture quantum computing infrastructure that evolves as quantum technologies advance. TreQ is growing and we're looking for a seasoned Strategic Partnerships Lead to join our team. Based in Milton Park, Abingdon, your primary responsibility will be to develop and advance TreQ’s most important relationships across the quantum and advanced computing ecosystem. As Strategic Partnerships Lead you will work with the Business Development leader and CEO to understand partners’ priorities, develop compelling partnership models, and turn strategic relationships into valuable outcomes. You will collaborate across Business Development, Engineering, and partner teams to align stakeholders and identify opportunities to pursue together. In your role as Strategic Partnerships Lead, your day will include: - Developing priority relationships across TreQ’s technology partners, supply chain, prospective customers, government, national laboratories, and broader ecosystem - Developing partnership propositions that create the case for partners to commit technology, engineering effort, funding, access, or other resources - Working with partners’ business development and technical teams to identify and develop opportunities to pursue jointly - Navigating complex relationships by aligning stakeholders and coordinating activity across organisations Requirements You will be a success in this role if: You know about: - How technology companies decide where to invest resources - How technical, commercial, and organisational priorities interact - How deep-tech ecosystems develop and operate You can: - Build trusted relationships with technical, commercial, and senior leaders - Understand what matters to a partner and develop compelling partnership propositions - Communicate comfortably with engineers and executives, including in deep technical conversations - Influence and align stakeholders, turning conversations into decisions and coordinated action - Write concise, high-quality briefs, emails, and proposals You’ve had experiences like these: - Developing strategic relationships across a complex technology ecosystem - Turning relationships into substantive collaborations and resource commitments - Working across technical and business teams on joint initiatives - Supporting senior leaders in consequential external relationships You like: - Building relationships that become more valuable over time - Finding creative ways for organisations to work together - Moving between technical, commercial, and strategic conversations - Navigating emerging markets where the path is not yet defined Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in the quantum computing ecosystem, with knowledge of its key companies, technologies, and institutions - Technical or business background relevant to technology partnerships - Experience with high-performance computing or adjacent advanced computing infrastructure For this role you need not: - Fit a conventional business development profile - Have followed a traditional or linear career path We value practical engineering experience as much as formal academic credentials. People join TreQ from industry, national laboratories, startups, academia, and military service. TreQ is a veteran-owned, woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on capability, character, and the ability to contribute to our mission. If TreQ’s mission excites you but your experience doesn’t match every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Additional Information Work Location & Collaboration TreQ is a hands-on engineering organisation tackling complex systems at the frontier of computing. This work requires close collaboration, trust, and rapid iteration, so most roles work primarily in person where our teams design, build, and operate systems together. Some hybrid flexibility may be available, though candidates should expect to spend the majority of their time on-site with teammates. Export Control Work Authorisation Compliance Some roles at TreQ involve access to technologies subject to export control laws in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions (including ITAR and EAR). Candidates for these roles must be eligible to access export-controlled technology without TreQ obtaining an export license. In accordance with applicable law, TreQ may also verify citizenship, immigration status, and the right to work where required. Certain roles may not be eligible for visa or export license sponsorship. We believe that solving complex technical, scientific, and operational challenges requires a diversity of thought, background, and perspective. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free, and supportive workplace where every team member can thrive and perform at their best. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. In full alignment with the UK Equality Act 2010, all hiring decisions are made strictly on merit, technical capability, and candidate potential. We want every applicant to have a positive, fair, and transparent recruitment experience. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout all stages of our application, assessment, and interview process for candidates with disabilities, physical or mental health conditions, or neurodivergent requirements. If you require any support, adjustments, or alternative information formats such as extended time for technical assessments, adjusted interview timings, accessible meeting spaces, or specific software compatibility, please inform our talent team. Benefits TreQ aspires to be the quantum computing company people want to work for. We see ourselves as stewards of the brilliant and driven people who choose to invest part of their lives with us. In addition to meaningful work, we offer: - Competitive benchmarked salaries - Equity participation - Entrance into our benefits scheme run by Mintago - 36 days annual leave (made up of holiday allowance plus UK and US public holidays) - Bean-to-cup coffee on tap