Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organisation's Technology function, driving innovation, digital transformation and technology enabled business performance. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the CTO will be responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's technology strategy, ensuring technology investments align with business objectives and support long term growth.

The role will lead the development and implementation of digital transformation initiatives, including the adoption of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the modernisation of systems and processes, and the reduction of reliance on legacy systems and tools. The CTO will champion digital innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer and member experiences, and enabling effective decision making through technology and data.

The CTO will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple functions, including:

• Development
• Testing
• Project Management
• Cyber and Information Security
• Business Information and Data
• Infrastructure and Networks
• IT Service Delivery and Support

Why Join Logistics UK?

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation

• Develop and deliver the organisation's Digital and Technology Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead digital transformation programmes, including AI adoption and system modernisation.
• Drive the modernisation of business systems and processes, leading the replacement of legacy systems and tools with innovative, future focused solutions that enhance organisational capability and efficiency.
• Drive innovation to improve operational efficiency, customer and member experience, and employee productivity.
• Advise senior leaders on technology opportunities, risks and emerging trends.