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Requirements
The role requires a strategic leader capable of driving automation, AI adoption, and process improvement across multiple business units. Candidates must possess strong expertise in managing IT systems, data governance, and risk management to ensure secure and reliable technology services.
Job Description
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Department: IT
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
Reporting To: Managing Director
Description
Team Overview:
The IT department ensures the smooth operation and security of all technology systems across Alternative Heat. From managing hardware and software to supporting network infrastructure and cybersecurity, the team enables employees to work efficiently and securely. They also lead digital innovation initiatives, providing technical solutions that enhance collaboration, data management, and overall business performance.
Role Overview:
The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for shaping the organisation’s use of technology across its business units and locations. The role will ensure that technology supports business growth, productivity and profitability while recognising the different operational needs of each part of the organisation.
The CTO will lead digital transformation, improve how the business works and provide clear direction on future technology investment.
Job Title | Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location | Head Office / Mallusk / Dublin / Dundalk
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Managing Director
Location | Head Office / Mallusk / Dublin / Dundalk
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Managing Director
What You'll be Doing
This role is responsible for leading the organisation’s overall technology, digital and innovation strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives across all business units. It involves driving digital transformation, automation, AI adoption and process improvement, while overseeing IT infrastructure, systems, data management and business applications. The position works closely with leadership teams to identify technology opportunities, manage suppliers and technology investments, and ensure efficient, secure and reliable technology services. The role also has accountability for cyber security, GDPR compliance, business continuity and risk management, while providing strong leadership to the technology function by developing team capability, fostering innovation and supporting the organisation’s long-term growth and operational performance.
Skills
Digital transformationIT strategyCybersecurityGDPR complianceAutomationAI adoptionIT infrastructureData managementBusiness applicationsRisk managementBusiness continuityLeadershipSupplier managementTechnology investmentProcess improvement