Job Title: Contract Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: Northern Ireland (Hybrid - travel to site required)
Rate: £500-£650 per day (Outside IR35)
Type: Contract (initial 6 months with potential extension)

Overview:
We're working with a well-established business in the recycling and parts distribution industry that is embarking on a major technology transformation. They're seeking a Contract CTO to lead the modernisation of their systems and define a future-ready technology roadmap.

This is a high-impact role for someone who can balance hands-on technical input with strategic leadership, helping a traditionally offline operation embrace scalable, data-led systems.

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the company's short- and long-term technology strategy

• Modernise outdated systems and implement scalable, cloud-first infrastructure

• Oversee upgrades to ecommerce, CRM, and inventory platforms

• Act as a bridge between technology and the board, translating business needs into tech delivery

• Manage third-party vendors and in-house teams to drive execution

• Introduce process automation across logistics, finance, and customer experience

• Ensure security, operational resilience, and compliance with data standards

Required Experience:

• Proven track record in senior technology leadership roles

• Experience modernising legacy systems and driving digital transformation

• Strong background in ERP, CRM, ecommerce, and inventory solutions

• Skilled in stakeholder communication, vendor management, and team building

• Able to operate in lean, fast-paced environments and drive results

Nice to Have:

• Experience in automotive, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing sectors

• Familiarity with Microsoft technology stack and modern cloud platforms

• Exposure to systems integration across warehouse, ecommerce, and sales channels

Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.