CTO - Contract

Methods; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services Consultancy in the UK is looking for a Technology Lead to oversee the Azure Stack Hub and Private Cloud programme. This pivotal role combines technical leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring robust and innovative solutions are delivered. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud technologies and experience leading high-performing teams in a complex environment. As part of the position, successful candidates will need Security Clearance, ensuring they are fit to operate in a regulated and sensitive framework.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in Azure Stack Hub and private cloud environments.
• Experience in strategic technology leadership and governance.
• Strong understanding of data sovereignty and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the programme’s technical vision.
• Lead design and deployment of Azure Stack Hub infrastructure.
• Inspire and lead high-performing technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Azure Stack Hub

Private Cloud

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Technical Bachelor's Degree

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

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Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.

We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.

Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

Role Overview:

Methods is currently recruiting for a Technology Lead roleto join our team on a permanent basis – This role will be on-site 5 day’s per week.

We are seeking a Core Technical Leader (CTL) to provide strategic and hands-on technical leadership for a complex and high-profile Azure Stack Hub (ASH) and Private Cloud programme. As the senior-most technical authority, the CTL will be responsible for shaping and guiding the programme’s technology vision, driving innovation, ensuring architectural integrity, and delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

This role is designed to reflect the responsibilities typically held by a CTO, adapted to fit within internal structures. The CTL will play a pivotal role in aligning technical direction with programme goals, championing best practices, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture across hybrid environments.

Requirements

I. Core Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define and communicate the programme’s technical vision, aligned with overall business and mission objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic technology roadmaps focused on hybrid and private cloud environments.
• Lead technical governance by establishing and enforcing standards, policies, and architectural frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, with contingency and disaster recovery plans.
• Drive innovation through technology scouting and by cultivating a forward-thinking technical culture.
• Manage the technical budget, ensuring cost-effective technology investments.

II. Deep Technical Expertise (ASH & Private Cloud Focus)

• Lead design and deployment of Azure Stack Hub (ASH) infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Enable core services (IaaS, PaaS) on ASH with secure identity management and hybrid connectivity.
• Oversee operational aspects including patching, monitoring, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Guide the design, configuration, and management of virtualization platforms (, VMware, Hyper-V), storage solutions, networking, and compute infrastructure in private cloud environments.
• Champion automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices across the delivery lifecycle.

III. Complex Technology Landscape Management

• Lead integration efforts across ASH, private cloud, and legacy/on-premise systems, addressing interoperability and migration challenges.
• Implement robust security practices and API management strategies across multi-cloud and hybrid stacks.
• Navigate complex, regulated environments with a deep understanding of data sovereignty, latency needs, and disconnected operations.
• Inspire and lead high-performing technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Empower team members, delegate effectively, and make timely, informed decisions under pressure.
• Manage vendor relationships and contribute to agile programme delivery processes (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

V. Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Operate with strategic foresight, balancing short-term requirements with long-term vision.
• Exhibit resilience and adaptability in the face of changing priorities and challenging conditions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and across stakeholder groups, maintaining a solutions-focused approach.
• Maintain a strong learning mindset, keeping pace with emerging trends in cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise technologies.

Key Considerations for the Programme

• Deep understanding of the specific use cases and constraints driving ASH deployment (, data sovereignty, disconnected environments).
• Familiarity with the exact private cloud stack and related vendor technologies.
• Ability to operate effectively within a highly integrated, regulated, and security-sensitive environment.

This role will require you to have Security Clearance & be eligible and willing for Developed Vetting. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected - Details of this will be discussed with you at interview