Chief Technology Officer - AI & Data Transformation for Football

The FA; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical cover

Contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Tickets to events at Wembley/St George

Job summary

The Football Association (The FA) is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to shape and lead the organisation's technology strategy from Wembley. Reporting to the CEO, you will define a bold, organisation-wide vision, drive digital transformation and align technology with commercial priorities across England's football ecosystem.

You will lead technology, data, AI, infrastructure and security, ensuring scalable, secure systems and excellent user experiences while delivering sustainable revenue

Qualifications

• Experience in leading technology strategy in complex, multi-stakeholder organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen linking tech investment to performance and revenue.
• Proven track record in enterprise tech, data, AI, cloud and cybersecurity.
• Ability to align technology with board-level priorities and governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver an ambitious technology transformation strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Lead a prioritized roadmap balancing operational needs with long-term growth.
• Develop and optimise enterprise systems, platforms and infrastructure with security and scalability.
• Shape and implement a comprehensive data strategy to enable decision making and growth.
• Champion responsible AI adoption with governance and risk controls.
• Provide executive leadership on cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity and risk.
• Collaborate with the Chief Digital Officer to enable a joined-up digital product roadmap.
• Select and manage strategic technology partners to maximise value.
• Lead a high-performing tech function and drive innovation and delivery.
• Provide the Board with clear insight into performance, investment and risk.

Job description

The Football Association (The FA) is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to shape and lead the organisation's technology strategy from Wembley. Reporting to the CEO, you will define a bold, organisation-wide vision, drive digital transformation and align technology with commercial priorities across England's football ecosystem.

You will lead technology, data, AI, infrastructure and security, ensuring scalable, secure systems and excellent user experiences while delivering sustainable revenue