> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3059050-head-of-technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3059050-head-of-technology). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Technology - **Company:** Altum Consulting - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £90,000.0 - £110,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Streaming, Workflow Management Systems - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/head-of-technology/57388466 ## About the Role * You are a pragmatic technology leader who enjoys building from the ground up. A start-up or scale-up background is strongly preferred, bringing experience of working with evolving priorities and limited established structure. * You are comfortable with ambiguity and the occasional chaos of an early-stage organisation, staying composed and helping others find clarity as plans change. * Strategic and hands-on in equal measure, you are as comfortable shaping architecture and mapping systems as you are getting involved in delivery and overseeing implementation partners. You know when to step back and set direction, and when to roll up your sleeves. * Your approach is grounded in transparency, collaboration and integrity. You communicate openly about progress and challenges, welcome different perspectives and build trust through clear decisions and consistent follow-through. * Experience in not-for-profit, philanthropic or shared-services environments would be particularly relevant. International experience within philanthropy or the non-profit sector would also be welcomed. * This is an opportunity to take ownership of technology from the outset and build services that help charitable teams focus on delivering their mission. ## Description Altum Consulting is partnering with a new, mission-driven hosting organisation to recruit a Head of Technology, offering the opportunity to establish its technology foundations from the ground up. The organisation provides operational infrastructure and support to charitable projects, enabling teams to focus on delivering their mission. Joining at an early stage, you will shape the technology strategy and lead the selection and implementation of the systems that support the organisation's growth. Your decisions will directly influence how colleagues work and how partner projects access services, with an emphasis on making technology secure, scalable and straightforward to use. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys turning ambition into practical solutions and is comfortable working across strategy and delivery. 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