Logistics UK
Logistics UK
Logistics UK is a United Kingdom business group supporting organizations across road, rail, sea, and air logistics. It provides members with industry guidance, analysis, training, consultancy, and compliance audits, helping logistics professionals understand regulatory and operational issues. Its research includes the Logistics Report 2024, which brings together industry trends and stakeholder insights. Through its membership services and sector expertise, Logistics UK supports informed business decisions and the continued development of the logistics industry.

Chief Technology Officer, Logistics UK (Hybrid)

Lead technology strategy, AI adoption and digital transformation for Logistics UK. Strengthen systems, cybersecurity and data capabilities for a UK logistics industry body.

Description

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organisation’s Technology function.
  • Set and execute the technology strategy, aligning investment with business priorities and long-term growth.
  • Direct digital transformation programmes, including AI adoption, system modernisation and legacy-system replacement.
  • Use technology and data to improve operational efficiency, customer and member experience, employee productivity and decision-making.
  • Oversee Development, Testing, Project Management, Cyber and Information Security, Business Information and Data, Infrastructure and Networks, and IT Service Delivery and Support.
  • Ensure technology platforms are secure, dependable, scalable and fit for purpose.
  • Manage technology projects, suppliers, contracts and service-level agreements.
  • Maintain IT policies, standards and governance frameworks while ensuring legal, regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Lead data governance and business intelligence programmes.
  • Manage departmental budgets, plans, objectives, performance reporting, resources and technology investment.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to convert business needs into effective technology solutions.
  • Work with external technology partners and suppliers to optimise service quality and performance.
  • Present technology strategy, progress and outcomes to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Build and develop a high-performing department through performance management, coaching, succession planning and professional development.

Requirements

  • Extensive senior leadership experience in IT, digital or technology functions.
  • Demonstrated success delivering technology strategies, digital transformation programmes and organisational change.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across development, testing, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, project management and IT support.
  • Relevant qualifications or certifications such as a degree, ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP/CISM, PRINCE2 or Agile credentials, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Substantial experience managing technology budgets, suppliers and strategic investments.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, infrastructure, server management and cybersecurity.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycles, business analysis, process mapping and optimisation.
  • Experience applying Agile, DevOps and contemporary software delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, including Microsoft development technologies.
  • Understanding of IT service management, data governance, analytics and business intelligence.
  • Strong grounding in IT governance, enterprise architecture, risk management and regulatory compliance.
  • Current awareness of emerging technologies, including AI, automation and digital innovation.
  • Ability to turn business requirements into effective technology solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including experience leading complex technology programmes.
  • Knowledge of software development principles, database management and systems architecture.
  • Ability to oversee secure, scalable and resilient technology solutions.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong coaching, mentoring and performance management skills.
  • Experience influencing and partnering with executive teams, boards and key stakeholders.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills across internal and external partnerships.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Strategic perspective combined with commercial awareness and business acumen.
  • Innovative, forward-looking approach with enthusiasm for using technology to advance organisational performance.
  • Results-oriented, proactive and comfortable leading through change and ambiguity.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-directed, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, with details provided during the application process.
  • 25 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
  • Christmas working arrangement providing extra time off during the festive period.
  • Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Enhanced family leave policy.
  • Flexible and remote working arrangements.
  • Two paid volunteering or charity days each year.
  • A range of learning and development opportunities.
  • Choice of pension schemes.
  • Award scheme recognising outstanding employees.
  • Life Assurance Scheme.

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