CEO

Catalyst; North East; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech scaleup in the UK is seeking a visionary Interim CEO to lead their growth phase. This role involves shaping the strategic direction, overseeing financial performance, and scaling operations. Ideal candidates must possess proven leadership experience, strong technical skills, and a passion for health and wellness. Competitive compensation including pro rata options offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

On site gym

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as CEO or MD, ideally in health-tech.
• Strong technical skills, capable of challenging CTO decisions.
• Track record of scaling teams 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 the CTO on technical decisions.
• Drive expansion into protein manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Technical skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

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 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 (we’re 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

Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.