The role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on technology leader to join our Executive Leadership Team and lead that journey. This is not a corporate governance role, and it is not a pure product ownership role.

Product defines the vision and roadmap. The CTO defines how we deliver it, at scale, with resilience, repeatability and architectural clarity.

You may already hold a CTO title, or you may be a senior technology leader who has helped scale a technology-led business and is ready to step into a full C-level mandate.

We Are Particularly Interested In Leaders Who Have

• Scaled a technology business from early revenue toward £30m+
• Operated within organisations of fewer than 50 people during a scale phase
• Built architecture capable of supporting repeatable deployment
• Deployed AI / distributed systems into real-world operational or industrial environments
• Experience operating across OT and IT domains
• Strengthened engineering discipline as a business matured
• Remained hands-on when required

This role carries full accountability for technology strategy, architecture, engineering execution, scalability and technical performance.

The Package

• Base salary: £150,000 – £190,000
• 5% – 2.0% fully diluted equity participation
• Private healthcare
• Pension matched up to 5%
• 26 days holiday + public holidays
• Personal development support

We are looking for someone motivated by long-term value creation and ownership.

If you’ve helped take a business through a genuine scale phase and still enjoy building we would welcome a conversation.

About QiO QiO is a technology company supporting energy-intensive and mission-critical operations. We operate from on-premises environments through to the cloud, at the intersection of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT).

Our AI-driven application and solutions are deployed in real-world operational environments, improving asset performance, uptime and energy efficiency and reducing operating costs.

Our technology operates across distributed environments with real operational constraints; latency, security and reliability matter. We combine configurable software with consulting expertise and onsite support to deliver measurable operational outcomes.

We have proven our solution set with paying customers.

The next three years represent a deliberate scale phase, evolving from validated deployments to a robust, repeatable and scalable application architecture and delivery model capable of supporting significant growth. Our ambition is to scale from early revenue toward £50m+ over that period.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At QiO Technologies, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who can bring new perspectives to our team.