Chief Information Officer - Planned Maintenance / Construction - Remote / UK Hybrid - £120k - £[...]

TrueNorth®; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity-backed organization is seeking a CIO to drive transformative IT strategies. In this senior executive role, you will lead technology innovation and embed data-driven decision-making across diverse operational teams, directly reporting to the CEO. This position offers significant influence and responsibility as part of an executive leadership team, shaping the future of the company while delivering world-class service to customers.

Benefits

Pension at 3% employers contribution

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as a senior technology leader.
• Proven success in digital and data transformation.
• Hands-on experience with IT integration in M&A.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a scalable end-to-end target state architecture.
• Deliver best-in-class IT operations across networking and security.
• Lead the Group’s Cyber capability to ensure secure business environments.

Skills

Data strategy

Digital transformation

Automation

Process improvement

Cyber security

Business insights

Education

Degree in Computer Science

IT

Engineering

Job description

Job Title: CIO

Package: £120k-£150k base + bonus 20-25% Bonus + Pension at 3% employers contribution + 25 days annual leave.

Based: Remote / Hybrid (occasional travel to various business sites across London, Essex, Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh)

In 2024, our Private Equity client acquired a leading UK provider of industrial installation, maintenance, and refurbishment services to the critical environments in the power generation, energy from waste, nuclear and manufacturing sectors.

Since the first acquisition, they have completed the further acquisitions of two planned maintenance companies, as part of the continued growth the group. The strategy is to grow organically and through M&A to build a leading group of industrial services and infrastructure maintenance providers that support critical assets, unlock the energy transition and deliver world-class service to customers. By joining forces, our group companies will benefit from customer cross-sell opportunities, shared back- office infrastructure, increased investment in staff training and a significantly improved financial profile.

The Role

As a core member of the executive leadership team, the IT leader will be responsible for shaping and executing a technology, data, insights and cyber roadmap that supports strategy-setting, innovation, compliance, and operational excellence across our business. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change in a complex and fast-moving private equity backed group that is seeking to set a new standard for its industry.

A pragmatic leader transforming the businesses through exploitation of Technology and Data and to lead and deliver a new modern Platforms that will be used by external and internal users.

This is a senior role, reporting directly to the CEO with significant exposure to the group board and investor.

Responsible for creating and executing the IT strategy, aligned to the business strategy to deliver results with key responsibilities:

Define and implement a scalable end-to-end target state architecture, aligned with key exit initiatives Drive commercial insights using data as a key enabler in delivering the business strategy Balance hands-on technical problem-solving with strategic, commercial thinking Deliver best-in-class IT operations, overseeing third-party vendors across networking, infrastructure, and security Lead and develop a lean IT function spanning Support, Development, PMO, and Infrastructure Drive business-focused innovation through practical, differentiating tech solutions Own vendor relationships, including license and contract management across Hosting and Cyber SOC Lead the Group’s Cyber capability to ensure secure and stable environments to enable the business to function. Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including at Board level Lead the charge on innovation, exploiting data, automation, AI and GenAI

Experience – Must have

Experience in the field services sector Proven track record as a senior technology leader (at least 5 years' experience), with a track record of building and developing teams Demonstrated success in digital and data transformation in traditional environments, including automation and process improvement Strong background in data strategy, including MDM and data governance Skilled in leveraging BI tools for actionable business insights Familiarity with modern cloud and data center platforms Full ownership of departmental budgets (Opex and Capex) Hands-on experience with IT integration in M&A, including operational migration and implementation Solid understanding of information and cyber security principles Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

Personal characteristics

Strong communicator with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset Passionate about tackling new challenges with resilience and determination Commercially savvy with strategic vision and business acumen Low ego, adaptable, and thrives in dynamic environments Proactive, hands-on, and execution-driven Creative thinker with the ability to challenge norms and drive innovation Able to deconstruct complex programmes into bite-size deliverables