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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Technology Officer - **Company:** The Jockey Club - **Location:** Esher, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Web Platforms, Information Technology, Legacy Systems - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=26e396d34ddef089 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Leadership?, * Proven executive technology leadership experience within complex, fast-paced organisations, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation and business change initiatives. * Strong technical background in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline, with expertise across modern platforms, infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies including AI. * A commercially minded and strategic leader who can align technology investment, innovation, and operational delivery with broader business objectives and customer outcomes. * Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high-performing technology teams and creating cultures of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and presence to influence at Executive and Board level as well as across all areas of the business. * Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing technology budgets, investment decisions, business cases, supplier relationships, and strategic partnerships. * Proven experience leading large-scale, complex, and multi-disciplinary technology programmes, with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution. * A proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable leader with strong decision-making capability and the ability to navigate complexity and change effectively. * Passion for innovation, customer experience, and continuous improvement, with a desire to challenge convention and drive meaningful organisational impact through technology. * A strong commitment to ethical leadership, data security, privacy, and compliance, including adherence to all Health & Safety regulations, safe working practices, company policies and procedures, HSMS requirements, management instructions, relevant risk assessments, and mandatory training requirements for the role. ## Description * Develop and deliver a forward-thinking technology strategy that supports The Jockey Club's long-term commercial ambitions, operational excellence, and customer experience goals. You will shape the technology roadmap, modernise legacy systems, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies including AI, cloud platforms, and data-led solutions. * Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation, identifying scalable technology solutions that enhance performance, engagement, resilience, and operational efficiency. * Lead the evolution of The Jockey Club's digital platforms and technology ecosystem, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, high-performing, and future-ready across customer, operational, and enterprise environments. * Collaborate closely with digital, product, commercial, and operational teams to align technology delivery with customer expectations, business priorities, and raceday experiences across web, app, and operational platforms. * Inspire, lead, and develop high-performing technology teams, fostering a culture built on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence while attracting and retaining top talent. * Oversee cybersecurity, resilience, data protection, and technology governance, ensuring robust risk management and secure operational practices are embedded across the organisation. * Build strong strategic partnerships with technology providers, suppliers, and industry innovators to ensure The Jockey Club remains at the forefront of digital and operational advancement. * Act as a key strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, communicating and championing the technology vision across the organisation and ensuring alignment between technology investment and wider business strategy. ## Related Videos - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Culture Starts With You: Rethinking Leadership in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1715-culture-starts-with-you-rethinking-leadership-in-2025) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)