Chief Technology Officer

Are you a visionary technology leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a growing, innovative company? We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology department, drive our digital strategy, and build scalable solutions that support our rapid expansion.

As a key member of our executive team, you will not just manage technology-you will use it to unlock new business capabilities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love mentoring high-performing engineering teams, and have a proven track record of aligning technical architecture with business goals, we want you on our board.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Executive Leadership: Partner closely with the CEO and executive board to define the overarching technology vision, strategy, and product roadmap.
• Team Empowerment: Lead, mentor, and scale our software engineering, IT, and data teams, fostering a culture of innovation, high performance, and continuous learning.
• Architecture & Strategy: Oversee the design and deployment of robust, secure, and scalable cloud-based architecture.
• Delivery & Operations: Champion Agile development methodologies, ensuring reliable, high-quality, and timely delivery of software and technical projects.
• Security & Compliance: Establish and enforce best practices for cybersecurity, data protection (GDPR), and IT governance.
• Budget Management: Oversee the technology budget, optimizing resource allocation, vendor negotiations, and software investments., * Real Impact: You will have complete autonomy to define our technical direction and leave your stamp on the business.
• Executive Voice: You won’t just take orders; you will be a core driver of our overarching business strategy.
• Modern Culture: We champion a healthy work-life balance, output-driven metrics, and a supportive environment that treats you like an adult.

• A proven track record in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., CTO, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology), ideally within a scaling business.
• Deep technical background in software engineering, system architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical deliverables.
• Experience building and scaling diverse technical teams, with a passion for coaching and professional development.
• Excellent communication skills-you can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and inspire an engineering team.
• A forward-thinking mindset with a realistic approach to balancing technical debt, product speed, and system reliability.

We are a forward-thinking and rapidly growing business based right here in Derby. We pride ourselves on creating digital solutions that make a tangible impact. We believe in building an inclusive workplace where diverse ideas are celebrated, and where technology is seen as the primary engine for our business success.