Chief Technical Officer Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
Job Description
Job Title: Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday
Salary/package: In the range of £75k - £80k, commensurate with experience plus generous benefits package.
Location: Weev Ltd. Buildings, 8 & 9 Edgewater Office Park, Edgewater Road, Dargan, Belfast, BT3 9JQ
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
About Weev:
Weev has established itself as the fastest growing electric vehicle charging network, providing solutions for EV drivers in Northern Ireland.
Our vision is to lead Northern Ireland's sustainable transportation revolution by providing the most advanced, reliable, and affordable EV solutions on the market. We strive to make EV ownership accessible and convenient for everyone, from urban commuters to rural adventurers, creating a cleaner, healthier, and more connected community for all. With a planned 1,500 charging points we aim to be the first stop for local EV owners. By championing sustainable innovation and local partnerships, we are driving a brighter, greener future for Northern Ireland.
Weev is a thriving industry, one that continues to grow exponentially as the attractiveness and government legislation around electric vehicles continues to drive demand for more EV charging points the across the country.
General Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to join our leadership team and drive the technical direction of the company. As the CTO, you will play a critical role in developing and executing our technical strategy and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative EV solutions to our customers.
Key accountabilities
- Develop and execute the company's technical strategy, aligning it with the overall business goals and objectives.
- Lead the research and development efforts to design, develop, and optimise EV products and solutions, including hardware, software, and systems.
- Drive innovation and stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in EV technologies, identifying opportunities to leverage new technologies to enhance our products and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sub-contractors and operations, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of EV solutions.
- Build and manage a high-performing technical team, providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications in the EV domains.
- Represent the company's technical capabilities and expertise to customers, partners, and stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships to drive business growth.
- Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation activities to support the company's growth objectives.
- Stay updated with market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs, providing strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team.
Essential Criteria
- Strong technical expertise in technologies, e.g. renewable energy, EVs, smart grid, energy storage, transportation infrastructure, sustainable buildings, battery systems, charging infrastructure, or connected car technologies.
- Strong focus on innovation, product development, and commercialisation.
- Experience in managing and leading technical teams, including recruitment, performance management, and talent development.
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance technical and business considerations.
- Responsible for establishing both the long-term strategy and technology roadmap, as well as the short-term, tactical goals and objectives to ensure annual commitments are delivered.
- Candidates must have the ability to define the long-term technology strategy as a member of the senior leadership team, while also addressing the hands-on tactical needs of the business at all levels.
- Candidates must understand the extended enterprise and have an appreciation for value creation and must understand the overall vision for the business in order, to align the technical strategy, with the overall business strategy.
- Candidates will have a demonstrated ability to apply an analytical process-driven approach to include appropriate KPI’s, in order to be proactive in all technical matter.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
- Passion for sustainable transportation and commitment to driving positive environmental impact through EV solutions.
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for EV technologies and want to make a significant impact in the rapidly growing EV market, we would love to hear from you.
Desirable Criteria
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Experience working in a similar role within the renewables or EV industry is desirable.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications in the EV domains.
As a CTO you need to possess a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive strategy, innovation, and operational excellence.
We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the following key leadership competencies.
- Strategic thinking
- Visionary Leadership
- Innovation and Creativity
- Team Leadership
- Change Management
- Business Acumen
- Communication and Influencing Skills
Other Information
- You will be based at our Greater Belfast office which has free on-site parking.
- Generous salary package is on offer and you will also enjoy a range of benefits including 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public and bank holidays), private healthcare plan, life assurance and company pension scheme.
- Car allowance/EV Company car
Weev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments are based on merit.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of our community. We champion a culture where everyone feels valued and included. We are open to conversations about flexible / hybrid working.
The UK Government maintains a list of occupations which are deemed to be in short supply. Weev believes that this role does not meet the criteria to be considered within the Home Office Shortage Occupation list. Therefore, we will not support an application for visa sponsorship and all applicants for this role must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £75,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CTO/0423
