Overview
Catalyst – Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Fast-growing tech scale-up seeking a visionary Interim CEO to lead the next phase of growth, with potential for permanent work for the right candidate.
The company blends personalized technology with individualised coaching to deliver cutting-edge support for nutrition, habit formation, and sustainable lifestyle changes. It also retails a curated product range and is expanding its vertical integration and product innovation.
The Interim CEO will be the strategic and operational leader, working closely with the owner-manager and senior leadership team to scale the business while maintaining strong financial performance and a customer-centric ethos.
Responsibilities
* Shape and execute the company’s strategic vision across tech, product, operations, and commercial growth.
* Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and wellbeing.
* Oversee financial performance, reporting, and governance to ensure sustainable profitability.
* Collaborate with the CTO to assess and guide technical decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Drive expansion into protein manufacturing, including partnerships, supply chain, and product development.
* Represent the company externally with investors, partners, and media.
Requirements / Youll Need
* Proven leadership experience as CEO or MD – dynamic, commercially astute, ideally with a health-tech or consumer-focused tech scale-up background.
* Strong technical skills and knowledge (e.g., former CTO or Engineering/Product Leader advantageous) with the ability to challenge and support the CTO.
* A track record of scaling teams, product, and revenue in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and operational rigour.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in improving people’s health – a passion for health and wellness.
Rewards & Benefits
* 6-month fixed-term contract at £150-200k per annum pro rata OR £800-1200/day (fractional approach of 3-4 days/week).
* Opportunity to lead a profitable, mission-driven business with huge growth potential.
* Direct influence over product, tech, and strategic direction.
* Supportive, entrepreneurial culture with a clear purpose.
* Flexible working and on-site gym.
* Employee discounts.
Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted, and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.
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Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management
Industries
* Strategic Management Services
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