Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, EMEA (Quantum Computing)

Location: Oxford, UK; candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the UK. Regular travel across Europe is required.

Company

hirify.global develops integrated quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security solutions for customers and partners across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyse European policy, regulatory, political, and funding developments relevant to quantum computing and emerging technology.
• Support engagement with government officials, regulators, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing notes, stakeholder materials, meeting coordination, and policy analysis for senior leaders and external engagements.
• Support participation in government programmes, funding opportunities, public-private partnerships, and industry initiatives.
• Coordinate government affairs activity with Commercial, Legal, Communications, and technical teams.

Requirements

• Experience in government affairs, public policy, regulation, political advisory work, government, trade associations, consultancy, or a related environment.
• Good understanding of European institutions and policy-making processes.
• Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders in an international environment.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the UK, with regular travel across Europe.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, deep tech, defence, semiconductors, or another innovation-led sector.
• Additional European language capability.
• Familiarity with government funding programmes, public-private partnerships, or dual-use technology policy.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on autonomy, productivity, respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching 401(k), unlimited paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.