Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) SF Technology Partners has been appointed to source a Chief Information Security Officer for a highly successful, fast-growing technology and services business. This is a senior leadership role within an organisation that has grown significantly and is continuing to invest in its digital products, technology and wider operating capability. The business provides operational expertise and technology-enabled services that help large, complex organisations improve efficiency & performance. As its products and services become increasingly embedded within customers' operations, cyber security, information security and data protection have become strategically important not only internally, but also to the confidence potential customers place in the organisation. The opportunity The CISO will define and lead the security strategy for the next phase of growth, working across corporate technology, digital products, cloud environments and customer-facing services. The remit will include: - Developing and delivering the organisation's cyber and information security strategy and roadmap - Security leadership across Cloud-hosted products and cloud environments - Product and application security, secure development, APIs and integrations - Working with technology, architecture and product teams to embed security by design - Acting as a senior security contact for major enterprise customers and their CISO/security teams - Data protection and DPO responsibility - Developing security maturity using major recognised frameworks - Oversight of third-party and outsourced security/SOC capability - Supporting the organisation as it enters new markets and continues to scale - Providing clear security, risk and investment reporting at executive and board level Who are we looking for? We are open to both established CISOs and high-calibre security leaders ready to step into their first CISO appointment. You could currently be a CISO, Director/Head of Information Security, Director of Cyber Security, Head of Product Security or senior Security Engineering leader. We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate: - Strong cloud security experience - Product/software and application security - Broader security maturity frameworks - Data protection / DPO experience - Experience within large scale complex enterprise clients - The credibility to engage directly with sophisticated enterprise customers and their security leadership - Experience building or scaling security capability - A pragmatic, commercial approach to balancing security, technology and growth This is not a compliance-only security role. We are looking for someone who understands how security can enable product development, customer confidence and commercial growth. The successful individual will join the leadership team and have the opportunity to shape security within an ambitious business at an important point in its development. Due to the confidential nature of the appointment, further information on the organisation and opportunity will be shared with suitable candidates following an initial conversation.
15/09/2026
Full time
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) SF Technology Partners has been appointed to source a Chief Information Security Officer for a highly successful, fast-growing technology and services business. This is a senior leadership role within an organisation that has grown significantly and is continuing to invest in its digital products, technology and wider operating capability. The business provides operational expertise and technology-enabled services that help large, complex organisations improve efficiency & performance. As its products and services become increasingly embedded within customers' operations, cyber security, information security and data protection have become strategically important not only internally, but also to the confidence potential customers place in the organisation. The opportunity The CISO will define and lead the security strategy for the next phase of growth, working across corporate technology, digital products, cloud environments and customer-facing services. The remit will include: - Developing and delivering the organisation's cyber and information security strategy and roadmap - Security leadership across Cloud-hosted products and cloud environments - Product and application security, secure development, APIs and integrations - Working with technology, architecture and product teams to embed security by design - Acting as a senior security contact for major enterprise customers and their CISO/security teams - Data protection and DPO responsibility - Developing security maturity using major recognised frameworks - Oversight of third-party and outsourced security/SOC capability - Supporting the organisation as it enters new markets and continues to scale - Providing clear security, risk and investment reporting at executive and board level Who are we looking for? We are open to both established CISOs and high-calibre security leaders ready to step into their first CISO appointment. You could currently be a CISO, Director/Head of Information Security, Director of Cyber Security, Head of Product Security or senior Security Engineering leader. We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate: - Strong cloud security experience - Product/software and application security - Broader security maturity frameworks - Data protection / DPO experience - Experience within large scale complex enterprise clients - The credibility to engage directly with sophisticated enterprise customers and their security leadership - Experience building or scaling security capability - A pragmatic, commercial approach to balancing security, technology and growth This is not a compliance-only security role. We are looking for someone who understands how security can enable product development, customer confidence and commercial growth. The successful individual will join the leadership team and have the opportunity to shape security within an ambitious business at an important point in its development. Due to the confidential nature of the appointment, further information on the organisation and opportunity will be shared with suitable candidates following an initial conversation.
This is an opportunity to take a pivotal technical leadership role within a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of secure and advanced systems. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and developing high-performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on critical, real-world programmes. You'll be joining an environment where technical excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your expertise will directly shape how systems are designed and delivered. Why This Role Stands Out High-impact work on complex, mission-critical systems Real technical ownership across multiple programmes Influence and autonomy to shape architecture, standards, and tools Strong team culture focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing Flexible working hours (including early Friday finishes) despite being fully onsite A business that genuinely invests in engineering capability and continuous improvement The Role As a Lead / Chief Software Architect, you'll sit at the heart of engineering delivery, providing technical leadership, architectural direction, and mentoring across a portfolio of projects. You'll: Define and guide software architecture and design decisions Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects Lead, mentor, and support a team of talented software engineers Partner closely with systems, hardware, and firmware teams Champion best practice engineering standards, tools, and processes Drive modular design, reuse, and long-term maintainability Support early-stage project planning, estimation, and proposals Play a key role in building a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement What You'll Bring Technical Strength Strong experience with C/C++ or Rust, ideally in embedded or systems environments Experience working across Linux and/or Windows platforms Good understanding of modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing) Ideally, exposure to real-time or embedded systems (RTOS) Architecture & Design Proven ability to define and deliver robust, scalable architectures Experience with UML / SysML modelling and structured design approaches Passion for clean design, modularity, and code reuse Leadership & Impact Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical capacity Comfortable influencing across teams and projects A track record of delivering complex solutions to high standards Nice to Have Experience within secure, regulated, or high-integrity environments Knowledge of secure software or cryptographic systems Familiarity with standards such as MISRA or similar Requirements Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field Must be eligible for UK high-level security clearance (British citizenship required) What's On Offer 85,000 - 95,000 salary Annual bonus scheme Private medical cover Strong pension contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Life assurance Flexible benefits package Flexible working hours with a strong focus on work-life balance The Environment This is a fully onsite role in Berkshire, due to the secure nature of the work conducted. However, the organisation recognises the importance of flexibility, offering adjustable start/finish times and a supportive approach to balancing work and life commitments. Apply Now If you're ready to step into a role where your technical leadership will be valued, your ideas will shape outcomes, and your work will genuinely matter, apply today
02/09/2026
Full time
This is an opportunity to take a pivotal technical leadership role within a highly respected engineering organisation working at the forefront of secure and advanced systems. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and developing high-performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on critical, real-world programmes. You'll be joining an environment where technical excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and your expertise will directly shape how systems are designed and delivered. Why This Role Stands Out High-impact work on complex, mission-critical systems Real technical ownership across multiple programmes Influence and autonomy to shape architecture, standards, and tools Strong team culture focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing Flexible working hours (including early Friday finishes) despite being fully onsite A business that genuinely invests in engineering capability and continuous improvement The Role As a Lead / Chief Software Architect, you'll sit at the heart of engineering delivery, providing technical leadership, architectural direction, and mentoring across a portfolio of projects. You'll: Define and guide software architecture and design decisions Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects Lead, mentor, and support a team of talented software engineers Partner closely with systems, hardware, and firmware teams Champion best practice engineering standards, tools, and processes Drive modular design, reuse, and long-term maintainability Support early-stage project planning, estimation, and proposals Play a key role in building a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement What You'll Bring Technical Strength Strong experience with C/C++ or Rust, ideally in embedded or systems environments Experience working across Linux and/or Windows platforms Good understanding of modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing) Ideally, exposure to real-time or embedded systems (RTOS) Architecture & Design Proven ability to define and deliver robust, scalable architectures Experience with UML / SysML modelling and structured design approaches Passion for clean design, modularity, and code reuse Leadership & Impact Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical capacity Comfortable influencing across teams and projects A track record of delivering complex solutions to high standards Nice to Have Experience within secure, regulated, or high-integrity environments Knowledge of secure software or cryptographic systems Familiarity with standards such as MISRA or similar Requirements Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field Must be eligible for UK high-level security clearance (British citizenship required) What's On Offer 85,000 - 95,000 salary Annual bonus scheme Private medical cover Strong pension contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) Life assurance Flexible benefits package Flexible working hours with a strong focus on work-life balance The Environment This is a fully onsite role in Berkshire, due to the secure nature of the work conducted. However, the organisation recognises the importance of flexibility, offering adjustable start/finish times and a supportive approach to balancing work and life commitments. Apply Now If you're ready to step into a role where your technical leadership will be valued, your ideas will shape outcomes, and your work will genuinely matter, apply today
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Centre Radbroke, Knutsford WA16 9EU Hybrid - 60% office and 40% remote Duration: 25/12/2026 Rae: 400 - 487 CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS The client is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to support the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical technology and cybersecurity programmes within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) function. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives, enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise governance, regulatory requirements, and security standards. The Technical Delivery Manager will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering teams, product owners, architects, and senior leadership to ensure efficient planning, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a strong delivery leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional agile teams, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across global technology organizations. Technical Delivery and Engineering Partnership Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and operational support. Develop a strong understanding of technical architecture, system design, platform dependencies, and enterprise technology solutions. Ensure alignment with the clients application development standards, security controls, and technology governance requirements. Support implementation of scalable architecture patterns and modern engineering practices. Work with global engineering teams to establish consistent delivery processes, standards, and solutions across regions. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, automation, and delivery outcomes. Maintain accurate project artefacts, delivery documentation, and reporting dashboards. Ensure defects, remediation activities, and operational fixes are documented and published within central knowledge repositories. Support DevOps and continuous delivery practices where applicable. Encourage innovation and drive adoption of new delivery practices, tools, and methodologies across the organisation. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Project Management, Programme Management, or Technical Delivery Management. Strong experience delivering complex technology programmes using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Proven experience managing cross-functional agile teams operating within distributed and global delivery models. Strong understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand technical designs and architecture concepts. Hands-on experience with Agile and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, manage, and remove delivery impediments. Strong facilitation skills with experience leading virtual workshops and large-scale stakeholder sessions. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience training, mentoring, and coaching teams on agile delivery best practices. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Previous experience within the Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of enterprise governance and programme controls within regulated environments. Experience working within cybersecurity, risk, or CISO organizations. Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum). Experience supporting DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices. Proven success driving organizational change and innovation adoption at scale. Experience collaborating with outsourced vendors and external development partners. Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, client-server applications, distributed systems, and backend service design. Demonstrated experience mentoring engineering teams and process improvement functions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
01/09/2026
Contractor
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Centre Radbroke, Knutsford WA16 9EU Hybrid - 60% office and 40% remote Duration: 25/12/2026 Rae: 400 - 487 CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS The client is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to support the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical technology and cybersecurity programmes within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) function. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives, enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise governance, regulatory requirements, and security standards. The Technical Delivery Manager will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering teams, product owners, architects, and senior leadership to ensure efficient planning, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a strong delivery leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional agile teams, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across global technology organizations. Technical Delivery and Engineering Partnership Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and operational support. Develop a strong understanding of technical architecture, system design, platform dependencies, and enterprise technology solutions. Ensure alignment with the clients application development standards, security controls, and technology governance requirements. Support implementation of scalable architecture patterns and modern engineering practices. Work with global engineering teams to establish consistent delivery processes, standards, and solutions across regions. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, automation, and delivery outcomes. Maintain accurate project artefacts, delivery documentation, and reporting dashboards. Ensure defects, remediation activities, and operational fixes are documented and published within central knowledge repositories. Support DevOps and continuous delivery practices where applicable. Encourage innovation and drive adoption of new delivery practices, tools, and methodologies across the organisation. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Project Management, Programme Management, or Technical Delivery Management. Strong experience delivering complex technology programmes using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Proven experience managing cross-functional agile teams operating within distributed and global delivery models. Strong understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand technical designs and architecture concepts. Hands-on experience with Agile and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, manage, and remove delivery impediments. Strong facilitation skills with experience leading virtual workshops and large-scale stakeholder sessions. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience training, mentoring, and coaching teams on agile delivery best practices. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Previous experience within the Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of enterprise governance and programme controls within regulated environments. Experience working within cybersecurity, risk, or CISO organizations. Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum). Experience supporting DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices. Proven success driving organizational change and innovation adoption at scale. Experience collaborating with outsourced vendors and external development partners. Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, client-server applications, distributed systems, and backend service design. Demonstrated experience mentoring engineering teams and process improvement functions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ) - B2B EdTech Scale Up - Yorkshire This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed EdTech business as its first dedicated Chief Technology Officer. You will lead the technology strategy and engineering function, building a scalable, secure and high-performing platform capable of supporting ambitious growth over the next three years. Client Details Our client is a private equity-backed EdTech business in Yorkshire, currently generating c. 8m revenue with ambitious plans to scale over the next three years. Technology sits at the heart of this growth strategy, supporting customer acquisition, retention and operational scalability across both B2B and B2C markets. With an established platform, strong market proposition and potential future funding event on the horizon, this is an opportunity to join the executive team at an important stage in the company's growth journey. Description As the business's first dedicated CTO, you will take ownership of the technology strategy, engineering function and roadmap, ensuring technology becomes a genuine enabler of the next phase of growth. Leading an established team of approximately 10 technology professionals, you will provide the technical leadership, structure and direction required to scale effectively without unnecessary complexity or wholesale re-platforming. Key priorities will include: Define and deliver a technology roadmap aligned to the three-year growth strategy. Ensure the platform remains scalable, secure and resilient as customer volumes increase. Simplify and optimise a complex landscape of bespoke B2B customer integrations. Strengthen engineering practices, product delivery and release management. Improve platform versioning and the rollout of new products and content across the customer base. Develop the business's approach to data, security and technology governance. Define and execute an AI strategy, using AI to improve engineering productivity, accelerate delivery and create greater capacity without materially increasing headcount. Build a high-performing engineering culture that embraces innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. Partner with the executive team and investors, translating technology investment into commercial value and supporting the longer-term value creation plan. Profile The successful Chief Technology Officer will combine strong technical credibility with pragmatic, commercially focused leadership. You will be comfortable operating strategically whilst remaining close enough to the technology and engineering team to provide meaningful direction. You will ideally bring: Senior engineering leadership experience as a VP Engineering, Head of Engineering or CTO in a high-growth or early-stage environment Strong engineering leadership across modern web-based architectures and backend technologies. Experience of B2B SaaS, complex integrations or software-led businesses. A track record of improving engineering practices, scalability and delivery. An understanding of how AI can enhance software engineering and productivity. Strong commercial judgement and executive stakeholder management. Experience of PE-backed environments or similarly fast-paced, value-focused businesses. PHP/Laravel experience would be beneficial, but broader technical leadership capability is more important. Process: An initial confidential conversation with our Researach team and then myself, followed by stages with the the Founders, Chairman, the investors and a technical panel. Job Offer Competitive base salary c. 130,000 plus bonus plus sweet equity Hybrid working 2-3 days per week (Based in Yorkshire and commutable from Leeds, York, Bradford
01/09/2026
Full time
Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ) - B2B EdTech Scale Up - Yorkshire This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed EdTech business as its first dedicated Chief Technology Officer. You will lead the technology strategy and engineering function, building a scalable, secure and high-performing platform capable of supporting ambitious growth over the next three years. Client Details Our client is a private equity-backed EdTech business in Yorkshire, currently generating c. 8m revenue with ambitious plans to scale over the next three years. Technology sits at the heart of this growth strategy, supporting customer acquisition, retention and operational scalability across both B2B and B2C markets. With an established platform, strong market proposition and potential future funding event on the horizon, this is an opportunity to join the executive team at an important stage in the company's growth journey. Description As the business's first dedicated CTO, you will take ownership of the technology strategy, engineering function and roadmap, ensuring technology becomes a genuine enabler of the next phase of growth. Leading an established team of approximately 10 technology professionals, you will provide the technical leadership, structure and direction required to scale effectively without unnecessary complexity or wholesale re-platforming. Key priorities will include: Define and deliver a technology roadmap aligned to the three-year growth strategy. Ensure the platform remains scalable, secure and resilient as customer volumes increase. Simplify and optimise a complex landscape of bespoke B2B customer integrations. Strengthen engineering practices, product delivery and release management. Improve platform versioning and the rollout of new products and content across the customer base. Develop the business's approach to data, security and technology governance. Define and execute an AI strategy, using AI to improve engineering productivity, accelerate delivery and create greater capacity without materially increasing headcount. Build a high-performing engineering culture that embraces innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. Partner with the executive team and investors, translating technology investment into commercial value and supporting the longer-term value creation plan. Profile The successful Chief Technology Officer will combine strong technical credibility with pragmatic, commercially focused leadership. You will be comfortable operating strategically whilst remaining close enough to the technology and engineering team to provide meaningful direction. You will ideally bring: Senior engineering leadership experience as a VP Engineering, Head of Engineering or CTO in a high-growth or early-stage environment Strong engineering leadership across modern web-based architectures and backend technologies. Experience of B2B SaaS, complex integrations or software-led businesses. A track record of improving engineering practices, scalability and delivery. An understanding of how AI can enhance software engineering and productivity. Strong commercial judgement and executive stakeholder management. Experience of PE-backed environments or similarly fast-paced, value-focused businesses. PHP/Laravel experience would be beneficial, but broader technical leadership capability is more important. Process: An initial confidential conversation with our Researach team and then myself, followed by stages with the the Founders, Chairman, the investors and a technical panel. Job Offer Competitive base salary c. 130,000 plus bonus plus sweet equity Hybrid working 2-3 days per week (Based in Yorkshire and commutable from Leeds, York, Bradford
