Interim CIO at Wave Group, London Area, £Contract Rate

About the Company

A landmark technology leadership hire inside one of the UK's most recognised consumer brands. This is a rare opportunity to step into a CIO seat that has never existed before, with full ExCo access, CEO backing, and a capable technology organisation ready to be led properly.

About the Role

You'll operate at ExCo level, reporting directly to the CEO, with accountability across the full technology function.

Responsibilities

• Establish the CIO seat and set technology strategy at board level for the first time
• Lead platform consolidation across a complex, multi-system environment
• Own supplier relationships, commercial decisions, and build vs buy calls
• Maintain security posture and resilience across critical systems
• Work alongside strong VP-level leads in engineering, data, and cyber

Qualifications

• CIO, CTO, or VP Engineering background in a high-growth digital or e-commerce business

Required Skills

• Proven experience establishing a technology leadership function, not just inheriting one
• Board-level credibility and ExCo presence from day one
• Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge — AWS or GCP preferred
• Comfortable holding both technical and commercial conversations at senior level

Preferred Skills

• Background in retail, consumer, FMCG, or logistics-adjacent technology
• Prior interim experience running alongside a permanent executive search

Pay range and compensation package

Day Rate: Competitive – Outside IR35 considered

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.