IT Manager
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IT Manager at Nu Quantum Ltd: Cambridge, United Kingdom; On-site; Full time; IT; IT Support & Systems. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Cambridge, United Kingdom, On-site
- Role classification: IT, IT Support & Systems, Full time
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-28.
- Application path: candidates continue to the employer application page with non-personal referral tags.
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.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to lead our technology infrastructure and operations as we scale. Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for maintaining robust, secure, and scalable IT systems that support our corporate operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled IT professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, evolving environment and wants to build IT infrastructure that supports and enables cutting-edge deep tech research and business growth.
Responsibilities - What You'll be doing
IT Infrastructure & Systems Management
- Oversee and maintain our IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud services, and end-user devices.
- Manage corporate IT systems, including Microsoft 365/Google Workspace, CRM, ERP, and other collaboration tools.
- Design and help implement scalable IT architecture to support growth from 75 to 200+ employees.
- Manage relationships with IT service providers, MSPs, and technology vendors.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Develop and maintain comprehensive information security policies and procedures.
- Implement and monitor security controls, including endpoint protection, firewalls, intrusion detection, and access management.
Technical Support & User Experience
- Provide strategic leadership for IT support operations, ensuring an excellent user experience.
- Establish and maintain IT helpdesk functions (ticketing system, SLAs, knowledge base).
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes with efficient device provisioning and deprovisioning.
- Manage hardware and software asset lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, and disposal.
- Ensure a high quality, reliable AV experience across different sites.
Project Management & Strategic Planning
- Lead IT projects, including system implementations, migrations, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Develop and manage IT budgets, including forecasting and cost optimisation.
- Create and maintain IT roadmaps aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
- Prepare regular reports and metrics for leadership on IT performance, security posture, and project status.