Group Chief Information Officer

Scott Logic; North East; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Group Chief Information Officer to drive IT strategy across multiple entities. This high-level role involves leading a team and ensuring cybersecurity and IT governance while promoting innovation and collaboration within the organization. With a mix of office and hybrid working arrangements, the role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Generous family leave policies

Pension scheme and private medical services

Discounted gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record as CIO or IT leader in a tech or professional services environment.
• Successful in delivering enterprise-wide IT strategy or transformation programmes.
• Fluent understanding of UK data protection and cyber standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a multi-year Group IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead IT effectiveness programmes to enhance IT processes and user experience.
• Oversee the group-wide cybersecurity posture and risk assessments.

Skills

IT Leadership

Cybersecurity Management

Data Expertise

Stakeholder Communication

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies and government departments to provide a pragmatic approach to technology, delivering bespoke software solutions and expert advice.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join us on either a part-time or fractional basis. Either way the role is hybrid and based at one of our office locations: Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow or London.

The role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Group CIO will create and own and execute a forward‑looking IT strategy that enables Logical Holdings, Scott Logic and Marra to deliver outstanding client outcomes while scaling and developing the in-technology environment efficiently. A key objective is to successfully deliver and build upon a recently developed IT improvement programme that simplifies processes, unlocks data‑driven decision‑making and provides robust, secure, cloud‑first infrastructure across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and deliver a multi‑year Group IT strategy aligned to business objectives and B Corp commitments.
• Lead the IT effectiveness programme, simplifying and enhancing existing IT processes, policies and controls and ultimately improving the end-user experience
• Establish, operate and govern common platforms for collaboration, DevOps tooling, data management and business applications (e.g., Finance, HR, CRM) across all entities
• Own the group-wide cyber‑security posture: set policy, oversee risk assessments, incident response and third‑party vendor assurance in accordance with recognised standards such as ISO and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Develop and maintain a clear, transparent view of IT risks across the organisation, and implement effective mitigation strategies as a core element of technology governance
• Leading an IT team of 8 professionals across 3 offices, supporting the technology needs of Scott Logic, Logical Holding and Marra.

Knowledge and experience:

• Proven track record as CIO or held responsibility as an IT leader in a technology organisation or professional services environment
• Demonstrable success delivering enterprise‑wide IT strategy, improvement or transformation programmes
• Data Expertise Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, DevOps and cloud‑native architectures
• Board‑level communication skills with experience influencing diverse stakeholder groups
• Fluent understanding of UK data protection, cyber standards and financial regulations
• Willingness to travel to other offices as required

What you’ll get in return is:

• Hybrid working with 1 day a week working in the office
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising incrementally to 30 days after six years of service.
• Generous family leave policies.
• Access to an employer pension scheme, private medical services and Group Life Assurance.
• A range of optional benefits such as discounted gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.

At Scott Logic, we value the flexibility of remote working alongside the value gained from spending time with our colleagues and clients. In our offices you’ll find employee-led clubs and events, as well as free games, books, and refreshments.

We have shared values that govern our behaviour toward others and the environment. We are proud to be a B Corp, a global movement of businesses driving for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.

We believe diversity drives innovation, and embrace a culture where everyone can contribute, irrespective of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

You can find more information about our accreditations and values on our website.