Strategic Partnerships Lead

TreQ · Milton, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

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

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