Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Advanced Materials and Engineering Location: Hailsham Salary: Competitive, permanent role Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays A leading international engineering organisation is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive technology strategy, innovation, and RandD initiatives. The company operates at the forefront of advanced materials and process engineering, with capabilities spanning research, development, and high-value manufacturing. The identity of the organisation will remain confidential. This role is ideal for a senior technology leader with extensive experience in complex systems and capital-intensive engineering environments, seeking to influence technological direction and product strategy at the executive level. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the company s technology vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives Lead technology and RandD teams, mentoring and recruiting senior technical talent Drive innovation by overseeing RandD programmes, emerging technologies, and the integration of new materials or processes Manage technological infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency Collaborate with other executives, including commercial and product teams, to align technology initiatives with organisational goals Oversee budgets, resources, and timelines for technology projects Provide high-level technical advice to senior leadersh