Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in scaling QuantWare's engineering and operations teams. You'll own 8-10 roles end-to-end, partnering closely with our Talent team and Hiring Managers to move candidates through the process fast and smoothly. You'll be the keeper of our pipeline, using our ATS and LinkedIn to connect, schedule, and close hires across tech and non-tech teams. What you will be doing - Take charge of the entire recruiting process for your assigned roles, working closely with hiring managers to define job specifications, design interview processes, and handle all the logistics, from initial screening to making the offer. - Coordinate interviews across teams, scheduling, preparing interviewers, managing candidate availability, and making sure everyone stays up to date with the timeline and process. - Prioritise a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers, keeping everyone informed at every step to ensure a smooth, professional journey. - Create and improve scalable recruitment procedures and best practices. Keep our ATS up to date with accurate information to monitor the hiring pipeline, spot any bottlenecks, and help us hire efficiently. - Proactively investigate and resolve any challenges in the recruitment process. If issues with capacity or procedure arise, flag them to leadership so we can keep hiring on track. - Help build our employer brand by joining in on recruitment events and engaging with the industry. Your Profile - 2+ years recruiting in a startup/scale‑up. - Bachelor’s or equivalent experience; HR/Business/Psychology/Engineering - Comfortable with engineering vocab and reading deep‑tech profiles. - Crisp written communication; friendly, concise outreach. - Calm under time pressure; proactive and organised. - Excellent English communication. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.