Chief Technology Officer

Practicus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Practicus is exclusively partnering with a nationally respected charity undergoing a bold transformation. The CTO will shape the technology vision, ensuring platforms, architecture and partnerships support frontline services across the UK.

You will lead a modern, resilient technology function, driving value, collaboration and change. A Google-first mindset and executive presence will be essential to impact at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale technology transformations.
• Proven track record in driving value through technology.
• Ability to partner with executive stakeholders and boards.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology strategy aligning with charitable objectives.
• Lead the technology function, ensuring robust platforms and cyber posture.
• Collaborate with the CDO and senior leadership to deliver digital capability at scale.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cybersecurity

AI knowledge

Vendor management

Tools

Google Cloud

Job description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – National Charity Transformation

Ready for What’s Next?

At Practicus, we are exceptionally proud to be exclusively partnering with a highly respected national charity undergoing a bold and exciting transformation. At the heart of their journey is a commitment to becoming outward-looking, digitally enabled, and future-ready. To help drive this evolution, we are managing the search for a pivotal new role: Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a modern, resilient technology function that directly supports critical frontline services across the UK. As our client moves towards their 2030 strategic goals of delivering life-changing outcomes and building a millions-strong national movement, they require a technology backbone that is as resilient as it is innovative.

The Role

As CTO, you will shape and deliver the technology vision, ensuring the organisation has the right platforms, architecture, and partnerships in place to support innovation at scale. Reporting to the CFO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be fully accountable for the charity's entire technology backbone.

We are looking for a strong, inspirational leader with a highly collaborative approach and the executive presence and conviction to drive lasting change. You will spearhead a vital culture shift within the technology function, focusing heavily on delivering value for money, commercial acumen, and financial fluidity.

Working in close partnership with the incoming Chief Digital Officer (CDO), you will co-create a truly modern and progressive organisation. Together, you will challenge convention, break down silos, and build a culture defined by collaboration, inclusion, and excellence.

What You Will Lead & Deliver

• Transformational Change Leadership: You will manage a long-standing team, helping them to transition away from legacy mindsets and bringing them fully on the journey of transformation.
• Leadership Energy: Our client needs a leader who drives action. You must demonstrate a track record of inspiring teams through ambiguity and driving tangible technology adoption, rather than just writing strategy.
• Strategic Partnerships: You will critically evaluate the vendor ecosystem to answer a key question: Do they have the right tech stack partners and relationships to set them up for success?
• Operational Discipline & Cyber Confidence: Serve as the final authority on live IT service readiness and risk. You will instil strict operational discipline and ensure absolute confidence in the organisation's cybersecurity posture.
• Modern Tech & AI Innovation: Champion practical AI exposure and the implementation of modern technology. Note: Our client is a Google-first organisation, so a strong understanding of the Google ecosystem (as opposed to strictly Microsoft) will be a significant advantage.
• Relationship & Influence Style: Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, demonstrating the ability to build trust quickly across both non-technical stakeholders and technical teams

Why This Role Matters

Technology at this charity is not just about systems. It directly underpins how effectively the organisation protects the vulnerable, supports its frontline workforce, and delivers lasting change.

Crucially, you must possess a deep motivation for the brand and their mission. Our client wants to be ground-breaking and requires a CTO who can think beyond traditional structures and lead by example as an inclusive, commercially astute leader.

Ready to help build a future where every life is respected and protected?