Chief Technology Officer

Overview

As Chief Technology Officer, lead Digital Catapult’s Research, Development and Innovation function to shape the UK’s technology agenda. You will set the technology vision across AI, quantum, and advanced connectivity, guiding research, facilities and programs to drive practical adoption. The role combines deep technical credibility with strategic leadership to influence national innovation policies and industry partnerships. You will work with government, academia, industry and investors to translate cutting-edge tech into measurable impact. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape the UK’s technology future.

Pay / Benefits

• Base salary c.160-170k
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Hybrid working (London)
• External-facing role with national impact

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technology vision, priorities, and roadmaps across core domains
• Oversee research agendas, programmes, facilities and the innovation portfolio to align with market opportunities and government priorities
• Translate emerging technologies into demonstrators, partnerships and commercial propositions
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of ~40 researchers and technologists; develop senior technical leaders
• Build trusted cross-sector partnerships with government, industry, academia and investors
• Represent Digital Catapult in external forums, advisory bodies and strategic partnerships

Key requirements

• Strong track record in research, innovation or advanced technology environments with expertise in AI, quantum or advanced connectivity
• Experience defining technology strategies, roadmaps and innovation priorities
• Proven ability to connect research excellence with practical, value-creating outcomes
• Experience building partnerships across government, industry, academia and funding bodies
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and development of senior technical leaders
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels

• collaboration
• inclusion
• high-performance leadership
• Artificial Intelligence
• Quantum technologies
• Advanced connectivity technologies

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