Chief Technology Officer
at Torchbox

Chief Technology Officer

A bit about Torchbox

We’re the digital marketing specialists for many of the biggest charities in the UK; we build digital products for international NGOs, governments and universities; and we created Wagtail CMS, used by Google, NASA, the NHS and thousands more.

Our diverse team of over 120 people is mostly UK-based but with a significant presence in Manila as well as a network of people around the world.

We are on a mission to set a new standard for a purpose-led business. Torchbox is 100% employee-owned - everyone is a co-owner from day one and we are building an amazing, progressive ownership and learning culture. If you are excited about this mission, it’s a great time to join.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Chief Technology Officer to join our team!​

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for setting and driving the technological vision of Torchbox in alignment with the overall business strategy, purpose, and vision. This role is crucial in ensuring that Torchbox adopts and leverages the most appropriate technologies to enhance its products, services, and overall operations. The CTO leads the technological direction of the company, ensuring that innovation and technology play a key role in achieving business objectives and maintaining a competitive edge in the digital landscape.

At Torchbox, we create inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred digital products for nonprofits that make a real difference. As our new CTO, you’ll lead our talented technical team in crafting beautiful, accessible, and effective digital solutions for some of the world’s most impactful organisations.

You’ll spearhead our technological vision, leveraging our expertise in Python, Django, and Wagtail CMS while exploring new frontiers in tech. Your role is crucial in ensuring we continue to deliver innovative, user-friendly, and accessible experiences that exceed our clients’ expectations and amplify their impact.

Responsibilities of the role

• Drive our technology strategy, balancing our proven stack with emerging technologies that can elevate our offerings

• Lead high-profile pitches when needed, articulating our technical capabilities to win projects with clients like Oxfam, the Samaritans, NASA, the NHS, Mind, Tate, and RNIB

• Prototype new solutions, maintaining a hands-on approach to innovation

• Develop new tech services, such as data science offerings, to expand our capabilities

• Adopt and integrate AI tools to enhance our team’s efficiency and output

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation among our world-class technical team

• Represent Torchbox as a thought leader in the tech community, showcasing our commitment to “tech for good”

• Inspire our team with your positive, creative, hands-on attitude

Skills and Experience for the role

• Expertise in a wide range of technologies including Python and JavaScript, with a keen eye for emerging technologies

• Passion for open-source and the ability to evaluate new tools that can enhance our capabilities

• Proven track record in creating human-centred digital products that drive meaningful impact

• Strong pitching and communication skills to articulate complex technical solutions

• Hands-on prototyping skills to bring innovative ideas to life

• Enthusiasm for exploring and implementing AI and data science solutions

• Inspirational leadership skills that nurture talent and foster collaboration

• Strategic mindset to align technology decisions with our mission and client needs

What we offer.

• Become a co-owner of Torchbox, shape our success and share in the rewards

• Work with awesome clients doing rewarding, purposeful work

• Competitive salary + annual review + bonuses

• Ethical pension scheme, with a 6% contribution from Torchbox

• 27 days holiday, plus public holidays

• Fully remote, hybrid, office full-time, whatever works for you

• Training and conference budget to discover new ideas

• Paid time off to volunteer for causes that matter to you

• Health schemes and access to mental health support

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (UK only)

• Wellness programme and cycle-to-work scheme, alongside other lovely things that are good for you and the environment

• Some pretty epic socials (virtual and in-person), weekly free veggie lunches in the offices and a bunch of other cool stuff we’d love to tell you about

The money bit

* As an employee-owned company our remuneration is made up of two parts, your base salary £85,000 - £115,000 per annum and your tax-free co-owner bonus of £3,600 which is prorated and paid quarterly. There is an additional profit share scheme.​

The application process

The closing date for this role is Monday 21st October 2024. With interviews being held W/c 28th October.

Everyone is welcome

We’re committed to being an inclusive employer, from recruitment to everyday life.

If you need help or have questions - give us a shout or leave us a voice message on +44 (0) 1608 811 870

No agencies, please.