Chief Technology Officer

The Football Association; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

The Football Association is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to shape and lead its technology strategy, reporting to the CEO and serving on the executive team. The role encompasses strategy, data, AI, infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity and innovation across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Location is Wembley Stadium, London with a hybrid working model. The CTO will transform technology, drive revenue growth and ensure governance across risk, privacy and continuity

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering technology strategies in complex organisations.
• Ability to connect technology investment to commercial performance.
• Experience leading transformation across enterprise tech, data, infra and cloud.
• Strong governance and risk management in AI.
• Experience building and leading high-performing tech teams.
• Excellent communication with the Board and executives.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver an organisation-wide technology vision covering strategy, data, AI, infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity and innovation.
• Lead a prioritised technology roadmap that balances operational needs with long-term growth.
• Lead the development of secure, scalable enterprise systems, platforms and infrastructure.
• Shape and deliver an organisation-wide data strategy.
• Champion the responsible adoption of AI, with appropriate governance and risk controls.
• Provide executive leadership across cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity and technology risk.
• Work with the Chief Digital Officer to deliver the digital product roadmap.
• Select and manage strategic technology partners, and lead a high-performing technology team.

Skills

Technology strategy

Executive leadership

AI governance

Cybersecurity

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Football Association is the national governing body for football in England, overseeing the game from grassroots to the elite level. It is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to shape and lead its technology strategy. The role reports to the CEO and is a key member of the executive team.

The Role

You will define and deliver an organisation-wide technology vision covering strategy, data, AI, infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity and innovation. The aim is to support operational excellence, audience engagement and sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a technology transformation strategy aligned with The FA's organisational and commercial priorities
• Lead a prioritised technology roadmap that balances operational needs with long-term growth
• Lead the development of secure, scalable enterprise systems, platforms and infrastructure
• Shape and deliver an organisation-wide data strategy
• Champion the responsible adoption of AI, with appropriate governance and risk controls
• Provide executive leadership across cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity and technology risk
• Work with the Chief Digital Officer to deliver the digital product roadmap
• Select and manage strategic technology partners, and lead a high-performing technology team

About You

• A strong track record of developing and delivering technology strategies in a complex, consumer-facing or multi-stakeholder organisation
• Commercial and financial acumen to connect technology investment to organisational performance and revenue growth
• Experience of leading significant transformation across enterprise technology, digital products, data, infrastructure and cloud environments
• A strong understanding of AI, with robust governance and risk management
• A deep appreciation of cybersecurity, data protection and regulatory compliance
• Experience of building and leading high-performing teams through change, and of managing suppliers and strategic partners
• The communication and influencing skills to engage the Board and executive colleagues (previous football experience is not required)

Key Details

• Location: Wembley Stadium, London (hybrid working model)
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Closing date: 13 November 2026