Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology OfficerDefence Technology UK Based HybridNcounter is supporting a fast-growing technology consultancy delivering highly sensitive programmes across Defence and National Security. Following a significant period of growth and newly secured funding, the business is now looking to appoint a Chief Technology Officer to help shape the next phase of its expansion.This is not a role for someone wanting to sit above the detail. The business needs a hands-on technology leader capable of balancing technical strategy, customer engagement, delivery oversight and team leadership within a growing consultancy environment. They are looking for someone with the ambition and adaptability to step into a first-time CTO role, or an experienced technical leader ready for a broader leadership position.You''ll work closely with senior leadership to define technical direction, shape delivery capability and help scale the organisation from a small specialist team into a significantly larger engineering function over the next 12-18 months. The role will involve responsibility across architecture direction, team structure, recruitment strategy, bid support, customer engagement and technical assurance across secure programmes.What they are looking for:• Active SC Clearance as a minimum, DV highly desirable • Strong Defence or National Security technology experience • A blend of technical depth and commercial awareness • Background leading engineering teams, architecture functions or ..... full job details .....