CEO

Catalyst; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech scaleup in the UK seeks an Interim CEO to lead strategic growth. The role involves overseeing operational performance and inspiring staff while driving product innovation in a mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent strategic thinking, and a genuine interest in health and wellness, alongside a competitive compensation package of £150-200k annually or £800-1200/day.

Benefits

Flexible working

On site gym

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as CEO or MD in health-tech or consumer-focused tech.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge with the ability to challenge CTO.
• Track record of scaling teams, product, and revenue in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the company’s strategic vision.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team.
• Oversee financial performance and governance.
• Collaborate with CTO on technical decisions.
• Drive expansion into protein manufacturing.
• Represent the company externally.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong technical skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Fast-growing and successful tech scaleup, a cash generative SME with a £10m turnover and employing 80 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven owner‑manager, supported by a first‑class senior leadership team.

The company's thriving platform combines personalised technology with individualised coaching to deliver cutting‑edge support for nutrition, as well as habit forming and sustainable lifestyle changes to its members. Alongside this, the company retails a carefully curated product range and is deepening its vertical integration and product innovation.

The business is at a pivotal moment in its journey and is looking for a visionary Interim CEO to lead into its next phase of growth. There is also potential for permanent work for the right candidate.

As Interim CEO, you'll be the strategic and operational leader of the business, working closely with the owner‑manager and senior leadership team to scale the company while maintaining strong financial performance and customer‑centric ethos.

Key Interim CEO Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the company’s strategic vision across tech, product, operations, and commercial growth
• Lead and inspire a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and wellbeing
• Oversee financial performance, reporting, and governance, ensuring sustainable profitability
• Collaborate with the CTO to assess and guide technical decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Drive expansion into protein manufacturing, including partnerships, supply chain, and product development
• Represent the company externally with investors, partners, and media

As Interim CEO You’ll Need

• Proven leadership experience as CEO or MD – dynamic, commercially astute, ideally with a health‑tech or consumer‑focused tech scale‑up background
• Strong technical skills and knowledge (e.g. former CTO or Engineering/Product Leader advantageous) with the ability to challenge and support the CTO
• A track record of scaling teams, product, and revenue in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen and operational rigour
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in improving people’s health – a passion for health and wellness

Rewards & Benefits

• 6m FTC at £150‑200k/annum pro rata OR
• £800‑1200/day (were open to fractional approach of 3‑4 days/week)
• Opportunity to lead a profitable, mission‑driven business with huge growth potential
• Direct influence over product, tech, and strategic direction
• Supportive, entrepreneurial culture with a clear purpose
• Flexible working
• On site gym
• Employee discounts

You must also be eligible to work in the UK.