Global Facilities Director

About this role

At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round which is the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.

The Purpose Build the workplaces that power OQC’s next stage of growth. You’ll lead our global Facilities function, creating safe, effective and resilient environments that keep operations running today and enable international expansion tomorrow. The Role You’ll own OQC’s global office and manufacturing facilities and estate strategy across the UK, and Spain plus other satellite locations including Japan, Singapore and the US.

You’ll balance operational reliability with major workplace programmes, investment decisions and long-term portfolio planning. You’ll lead the UK Facilities Manager and Head of Facilities Spain, oversee smaller international sites through local partners, and build the team capability needed as OQC scales. Working closely with Security, IT and Engineering, you’ll establish consistent global standards while empowering regional leaders to deliver locally.

This role involves regular international travel, presence at key sites and major projects, and working across time zones. Significant facilities incidents or site emergencies may require availability outside standard hours. What You'll Be Working On Set the global Facilities direction. Define the strategy, operating model, standards and performance measures, giving senior leadership clear visibility of delivery, spend and risk.

Shape our global estate. Translate growth plans into property decisions, from new locations and serviced offices to lease renewals, relocations, exits and major investments. Deliver expansion and workplace programmes. Lead facilities planning, fit-outs and operational readiness, integrating cross-functional requirements and ensuring a clear handover into day-to-day operations. Build and lead the function. Coach regional managers, strengthen local accountability, and plan recruitment, development and succession to support future growth.