Salary: £150,000 - 150,000 per year Requirements: Experience as a Head of Engineering, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology, Principal Engineer, or in a similar leadership role Proven track record of leading high-performing technology teams and delivering scalable, customer-facing digital platforms, ideally within content-rich or online environments Experience delivering solutions that enhance customer experience, particularly across data access, search, or content-driven products Exposure to AI, data platforms, or modern search technologies, with strong technical grounding in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), architecture, and system integrations Demonstrated success driving technological change and modernisation within fast-paced, evolving organisations Ability to balance hands-on delivery with growing strategic responsibility, transitioning from execution to ownership Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, influencing business decisions, and navigating ambiguity Experience managing vendors and third-party partners while maintaining high standards of delivery Mindset focused on outcomes, continuous improvement, and building alignment across teams in an entrepreneurial environment Responsibilities: Define and execute a company-wide technology strategy to transform a traditional content business into a market-leading, AI-driven digital platform Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering organization to deliver innovative, customer-focused products Ensure high standards of availability, scalability, security, and performance, with strong governance across engineering and third-party partners Establish effective delivery governance from ideation through to customer engagement, driving reliability and scalability Balance innovation with the continuous modernization of a complex, mixed-technology estate, including legacy systems Partner closely with Product, AI, and Commercial teams to align technology with go-to-market strategy, customer needs, and business growth Build a predictable, high-confidence delivery capability through lightweight governance, reporting, and prioritization frameworks Drive product performance and user engagement through data-led insights and continuous optimization Technologies: AI AWS Cloud CTO Security Business Intelligence More: We are offering a rare opportunity to step into a CTO role within a high-growth B2B consultancy. This position allows you to accelerate your career in a highly entrepreneurial environment, combining engineering leadership with full strategic ownership. You will have the chance to shape technology direction, influence business outcomes, and build credibility at executive and board levels. Alongside this exceptional career progression, we offer a competitive salary, a generous bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package within our forward-thinking organization that values innovation, ownership, and delivery. last updated 17 week of 2026