Technical Director

Maxwell Bond; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based scale-up is seeking a Technical Director to join their executive team. This role focuses on transforming business operations through technology, automation, and process improvements. Candidates should have a proven track record in leading transformation in fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £100–140k along with share options and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Share options

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading transformation in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on experience with systems and automation.
• Experience driving new processes across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology strategy and operations.
• Automate processes and champion an automation-first mindset.
• Lead cross-functional change and embed new processes.

Skills

Leading transformation

Systems automation

Workflow improvements

Strategic vision

AI and emerging technologies

Job description

Overview

Technical Director — Manchester based Scale Up

£100–140k + Share Options | Hybrid Working

A fast-growing Manchester-based scale-up is seeking a Technical Director to join their executive team. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the founders to shape business operations, own systems and automation, and drive company-wide process improvements.

About the Role

This is not a product-focused role—it’s about transforming how the business operates. You’ll:

• Own the technology strategy and operations, building a roadmap of high-impact, scalable improvements.
• Automate processes and champion an “automation-first” mindset.
• Build and scale the tech function from a small team.
• Lead cross-functional change, embedding new processes across teams.
• Prototype solutions, set system standards, and track business impact through efficiency gains and improved accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of leading transformation in fast-paced scale-ups, startups, or SMEs.
• Hands-on with systems, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Experience driving adoption of new processes across multiple teams.
• Curious about AI, automation, and emerging technologies; enjoys experimenting with tools.
• Can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, leading from the front while staying close to detail.

Why Join

• Directly influence the scaling of a successful, high-growth business alongside the founders.
• Hybrid working with flexibility, based in Manchester city centre.
• Competitive salary (£100–140k) plus share options.

If you’re a Head of, Tech Director, or CTO who thrives on improving how work gets done, building scalable systems, and seeing tangible business impact, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

Apply now to be considered for this confidential opportunity.