Chief Technology Officer
- Posted 25 April 2022
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineTechnology - Transformation & Consulting
- ReferenceDW/CTO/LON
Job Description
Title: Chief Technology Officer - Innovative Food-Tech Concept
Work Model: Hybrid/Remote
I am currently working with an early-stage start-up company who are in a Series A funding round. My client offers an innovative, fully automated grab-and-go food concept offering plant-based food options, with their first store due to open in London in the coming weeks.
The leadership team has vast experience and success in the food-tech market, working with the likes of Haagen Dazs, Yo! Sushi and Starbucks.
Due to their success and ambitious expansion plans, they are looking for a CTO to join their leadership team and help drive the business forward.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic guidance and direction to the business on all aspects of technology
Lead and grow a team of software developers by coaching and instilling a sense of ownership and accountability to build market-leading applications within time and cost constraints
Provide a strategic approach to building infrastructure that can support frequent project deployments and maintenance
Provide effective and efficient solutions to fully automate the production and supply distribution processes
Collaborate effectively across the organization to ensure all deliverables are met
Outstanding communication, presenting, and organization skills
Key Requirements:
Have experience working in fast-paced scale-up environments
Have prior experience working in the food-tech/prop-tech or retail industries
Effectively liaise internally with the leadership team as well as external shareholders
Have 3+ years experience working in a managerial level position (Head of Engineering/Tech lead/Engineering manager etc.)
Key Benefits:
Competitive Salary and package
Flexible working
The opportunity to work directly alongside a leadership team with vast experience and success in the market
The opportunity to work as part of an innovative product with plans to disrupt the industry