Chief Technology Officer

1 month ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Gerrell & Hard Full time

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Technology Leadership Role

Bicester with Hybrid working options

£70-75k + Benefits + significant future equity

This opportunity is with an early-stage, VC-backed mobile charging business based in Bicester, UK, with global ambitions. The business is building a hardware-as-a-service proposition for commercial megafleets, to provide agile infrastructure that reinvents charging, beyond the grid.

We're looking for a professional and driven individual to lead the technology and engineering function, ensuring the highest quality standards across all products. This role encompasses the full technology lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap development to overseeing the execution and integration of innovative charging solutions. As CTO, you will drive the transformation from traditional mechanical engineering to a connected, smart-hardware approach, delivering solutions that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software elements.

Career Growth Opportunity:

This role is designed as a significant step-up opportunity for an experienced engineering leader looking to transition into a full Chief Technology Officer position. As well as the technology background, you should have experience of leading cross-disciplinary teams, driving technology strategy, and have the ability to shape the future of the company's product offerings. You'll work closely with senior executives, gaining exposure to board-level decision-making and strategic planning, positioning yourself for a seamless transition to a full CTO role as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technology Leadership
  • Technical Roadmap Ownership
  • Cross-Disciplinary Oversight
  • System Integration
  • Collaboration with Product Team
  • Partnership and Outsourcing Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Product Compliance & Approvals
  • Board-Level Engagement

Key Background, Education, and Experience:

  • Qualifications: Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field; advanced degrees (MSc, MBA) preferred.
  • Senior Technology Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a senior engineering or technology leadership role with full responsibility for technology strategy and execution.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: EVSE, HV energy systems, power electronics, BMS, charging, smart devices and IoT, and capable of navigating mechanical, electrical, and digital engineering domains.
  • Product and Technology Alignment: Experience working with product teams to align technology development with customer and business needs.

Other Traits:

Pragmatic Problem Solver, Collaborative Leader, Resilient and Adaptive, Detail-Oriented Executor

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's future technology platform and play a critical role in its success.



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