Chief Technology Officer (Step up for Head of Engineering)

Chief Technology Officer (Step-Up Opportunity for Head of Engineering / Senior Engineering Leaders)Central London (On‑site) 150,000 + Bonus + Benefits

My client is looking for a commercially minded, forward‑thinking technology leader who is eager to move from leading engineering teams to owning enterprise‑wide technology strategy, innovation, and impact—particularly in the rapidly evolving world of AI‑powered products. As CTO, you will partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape and execute a bold technology vision while continuing to lead day‑to‑day engineering delivery.

Role scope & overview

• 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 organisation 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 modernisation 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 prioritisation frameworks
• Drive product performance and user engagement through data‑led insights and continuous optimisation

You will bring to the role

• Experience as a Head of Engineering, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology, Principal Engineer, or in a similar leadership role
• A 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
• The 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
• A mindset focused on outcomes, continuous improvement, and building alignment across teams in an entrepreneurial environment

Compensation: £150,000 + bonus + comprehensive benefits package.

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