Cheif Information Officer (CIO) - Fractional - DV

Fractional Chief Information Officer (CIO) - DV

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Commitment: ~2 days/week

Security Clearance: DV required (current or eligible for)

Context Recruitment are seeking a fractional CIO, with an expectation of around two days per week in the first instance.

Established SME business, trusted by UK Government agencies for the provision of highly secure services across multiple disciplines. Award winning, highly profitable and on a strong upward trajectory.

Note: You must either possess current DV clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo clearance.

Board level position responsible for managing and overseeing implementation of information technologies that support, execute and realise the company's overarching high-growth strategy. Accountable for overseeing the development of internal strategic capabilities, activities and management systems associated with:

• Cyber security (Cyber resilience being paramount);
• Digital working practices;
• Technological execution of management systems;
• Information technology systems;
• Enterprise and data architecture; and
• AI and innovation.

Key initial deliverables:

• Manage the design, build and rollout of a project management system (likely Microsoft), to provide critical KPIs, MI and monitoring to management.
• Deliver demonstrable progress in the company's use of AI technologies.
• Oversee delivery / rollout of the company's Integrated Management System taking responsibility for matters pertaining to IT and the systems use and process, including cybersecurity.
• Creating shareholder value by driving digital transformation.
• Ensure high-level cyber security and compliance (27001 / other Government Frameworks).

You'll be an experienced CIO or Senior IT Leader with experience in cyber, AI, enterprise architecture, and digital change. Experience of highly secure environments / infrastructure will be of significant benefit.

You'll require a clear understanding of multiple business functions and performance metrics including operations, governance, compliance, industry regulations, and legal guidelines. Exceptional organisational, leadership, interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiating skills are critical.

Remuneration £100,000 PA pro-rata. Potential for considerable further reward upon the business realising mid-term goals.