Chief Product & Technology Officer

Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Chief Product & Technology Officer to drive product vision and technical strategy while scaling their SaaS platform. This pivotal role involves shaping a roadmap, inspiring teams, and ensuring resilient technology aligned with customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong SaaS background, leadership skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to make a positive impact on sustainability. The position allows for hybrid/flexible working arrangements and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Empowered and collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Pioneer AI/data innovation

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading product and technology in fast-growing SaaS businesses.
• Deep enterprise SaaS knowledge, with experience scaling secure, reliable platforms.
• Strong communicator and team builder who thrives on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own an evolving product and technology roadmap.
• Define and lead our unified product and technology strategy.
• Deliver a scalable, secure SaaS platform backed by customer insights.

Skills

Leadership in product and technology

Communication and collaboration

SaaS platform experience

Agile methodologies

Passion for AI

Tools

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Google Cloud Platform

GitHub Actions

Job description

Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO)

You'll work closely with customers and partners, ensuring our technology remains resilient, secure and genuinely impactful.

Location: UK Remote - must be able to travel twice a month

Are you a visionary leader who bridges product innovation and technical excellence, with a commercial lens and a "customer-first" mindset?

Our client are looking for a CPTO to drive product vision and technical strategy as they scale their platform. Their products enable financial institutions, enterprises, consultancies, and NGOs to plan and deliver a sustainability strategy by leveraging the nature and climate insights we provide. Value creation for their clients is critical to their success, and delivering products that achieve the core purpose of this role.

The opportunity

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of their growth strategy. You'll shape and deliver their SaaS roadmap, bridging product innovation and technical execution with a clear commercial focus. You'll work closely with customers and partners, ensuring their technology remains resilient, secure and genuinely impactful.

What you’ll do

• Own an evolving product and technology roadmap.
• Define and lead our unified product and technology strategy.
• Deliver a scalable, secure SaaS platform underpinned by customer insights and robust data.
• Build and inspire high‑performing teams; foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Align cross‑functional teams to strengthen product‑market fit and go‑to‑market success.
• Champion agile ways of working, operational excellence and AI‑driven improvements.
• Lead with hands‑on technical expertise and a pragmatic, customer‑first mindset.

Who you are

• Proven track record leading product and technology in fast‑growing SaaS businesses.
• Deep enterprise SaaS knowledge, with experience scaling secure, reliable platforms.
• Comfortable balancing strategic vision with hands‑on execution.
• Strong communicator and team builder who thrives on collaboration and clarity.
• Passionate about emerging technologies, especially AI and its practical applications.
• Committed to using technology as a force for good for nature and climate.

Our tech stack

• Committed to using technology as a force for good for nature and climate.
• Frontend: Vue.js, Vuetify, HTML5, SaaS, Firebase
• Middletier: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, Firebase, Node.js, Python, Cloud Load Balancer, Cloud Armor
• Backend: BigQuery, Google Earth Engine, Cloud Storage
• Geospatial Processing: DuckDB, GDAL, rasterio, xarray
• Testing & QA: Playwright, Jest, pytest, pydantic, Vitest
• Dev Tools: GitHub Actions, Terraform, GitHub, VSCode, Copilot, Postman

What they offer

• Empowered and collaborative culture: Work in an environment that deeply cares about its staff, fosters open communication, and thrives on high‑level collaboration.
• Flexible work‑life balance: We offer flexible working hours and are committed to supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Shape the future: Play a pivotal role in scaling a cutting‑edge SaaS product that is fundamentally changing how organisations leverage environmental data.
• Competitive compensation: A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with the seniority and critical nature of this role.
• Hybrid/flexible working: We embrace flexible working arrangements, allowing you to blend office and remote work.
• Pioneer AI/data innovation: Cutting‑edge data and AI tools, leveraging them to build a technical moat and deliver unparalleled customer value.

Ready to lead product and technology with a customer‑first mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep commitment to making a difference?

Apply now and tell us how you will contribute to their success - we look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions We are committed to championing diversity, equality, and inclusion in every step of the recruitment process. We believe that diverse talent drives innovation and success, and we strive to connect employers with candidates from all backgrounds, fostering inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are based on merit, skills, and potential, ensuring equal opportunities for all. If you require adjustments during the application process, please let us know we are here to support you. Lets build a more inclusive workforce together!