Chief Technology Officer

Overview

We are collaborating with a well-established private UK enterprise embarking on a dynamic growth phase. With several nationwide offices, a strong market foothold, and ambitious expansion goals, technology is becoming pivotal to the company’s strategic future. The organization seeks an experienced Fractional CTO or Technology & AI Advisor to collaborate closely with the Managing Director and senior executives, crafting and executing a technology strategy that delivers meaningful commercial advantages.

This is not a traditional IT support position but a strategic advisory role tasked with influencing business decisions, uncovering innovation opportunities, and spearheading technological transformation across the company. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, shaping how technology, AI, and automation stimulate future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining a long-term technology roadmap that aligns with business goals.
• Guiding the senior leadership on technology investments, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Spotting AI and automation prospects to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
• Driving transformation projects such as CRM improvements, workflow automation, analytics, business intelligence, and custom software development.
• Managing relationships with software vendors, developers, and external tech partners.
• Overseeing project execution to ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality delivery of solutions.
• Supporting business acquisitions by leading technology due diligence and integration planning.
• Fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in roles such as Fractional CTO, Chief Technology Officer, Technology Director, Head of Technology, Chief Digital Officer, or Digital Transformation Consultant.
• A commercial mindset applying technology strategically.
• Demonstrable success in formulating and implementing technology strategies.
• Strong expertise in AI, automation, and digital transformation.
• Proven skills managing software development projects and collaborating with third-party technology vendors.
• Effective communication skills with senior stakeholders, capable of converting business objectives into actionable technology solutions.

Prior exposure to recruitment, staffing, or professional services sectors is beneficial but not mandatory.

Additional Information

This position presents a chance to significantly influence a thriving business that considers technology a foundational growth driver. You will engage directly with senior leaders, enjoy strategic autonomy, and play a major role in guiding how a contemporary organization adopts technology and AI.

Though based in the UAE with a hybrid model combining office and remote work, the role requires occasional travel to the UK for meetings, strategic planning, and critical projects.