Chief Technology Officer  

Reports to: CEO 

Location: Hybrid - Newmarket - ideally 3-days on-site, 1-day WFH

Hours: 32 hours across a 4-day week (no salary sacrifice) 

Salary: £110,000 - £140,000 

Product: Group Level, Wonde, Evouchers & Secure Schools 

Who we are and what is important to us:

Beyond unifies three technology-driven brands, Wonde, Evouchers and Secure Schools. 

Each brand shares a vision to reduce the friction of adapting technology, to help customers navigate an often overwhelming area and provide powerful solutions that make their everyday life easier. 

The three brands run independently with the autonomy to continue to prosper although as part of the Beyond team, you’ll join a wider, supportive environment where you’ll be able to pull on the expertise and capabilities of the group. 

We do not limit ourselves to standing still. We look ahead and strive to disrupt the sector we operate in. We believe technology should not be complicated or overwhelming. It should do what it says - quickly, safely and efficiently.

Job snapshot:

As our Chief Technology Officer, you will be at the forefront of driving technological advancements across the group, shaping the future of Beyond and our portfolio of products. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader with a strong technical background who excels in both strategic thinking and technical contributions. 

What you’ll be doing:

Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the group's objectives 

Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure technology initiatives align with Beyond’s vision and mission

Provide opinion on the product development process, offering discussion on coding, architecture and design 

Offer insights surrounding coding, debugging and problem-solving to contribute to the development of robust and scalable solutions

Provide PHP and Laravel expertise to the team, supporting the architecture, development and maintenance of efficient solutions 

Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in coding, software engineering, and product development

Champion robust security practices across the entire development lifecycle

Identify opportunities for technology-driven enhancements and efficiencies across Beyond

Oversee and encourage robust processes for quality assurance and ongoing improvement

Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and methodologies

Set technical standards and ensure adherence to best practices in software development

Work closely with other departments, such as Product Management and Marketing, to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor landscape to inform strategic decisions

Requirements

What we’re hoping you’ll bring:

Proven track record of successful leadership in a CTO role, ideally within a start-up/scale-up environment

Strong knowledge of PHP development, showcasing a deep understanding of the language’s nuances and capabilities

Proven expertise in the Laravel framework, demonstrating the ability to support scalable and maintainable solutions 

A deep understanding of modern software development principles and practices with a modern approach to software development

Proven ability to align technology initiatives with overall business strategy, ensuring that technical decisions contribute to the achievement of Beyond’s goals 

Experience in leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance product features and functionalities

Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop an engineering division 

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Adept at identifying and solving complex technical challenges, demonstrating a proactive and solution-driven mindset

Proactive in addressing issues and implementing improvements to ensure the delivery of high-quality products

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation

Benefits

What you'll get:

Beyond is much more than just a place to work. It is a place to grow, innovate, excel and learn. We have tech people, creative people and people people, all focused on providing a superior customer experience. 

We value, support and champion those we work with - promoting personal growth and happiness. We get that our success is dependent on the collective energy, intelligence and contributions of all our team members and we are committed to ensuring our work environment is the best it can be. 

We value your commitment and have worked hard to create adaptable and comprehensive benefits packages to suit individual needs, although you can expect the below as standard:

4-day working week 

Flexible working schedule/work-from-home opportunities

Onsite gym facilities 

Annual personal and professional development budget 

Buying and selling holiday scheme

Additional holiday for length of service 

Annual allowance for volunteering days 

Onsite trained mental health and well-being champions 

Monthly lunch club (on us) 

Comprehensive wellness programmes (think meditation retreats and continuous access to well-being apps/initiatives) 

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits 

Electric car scheme 

Cycle to Work Scheme 

Eye examination scheme 

Financial contribution to the set up of work-from-home environments 

Use of new and leading technology in the form of Apple products 

Frequent company-funded social events

Office closure between Christmas & New Year 

Access to continuous learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive employee referral scheme 

Casual Dress Code

In addition to the above, you’ll have access to our ‘take your pick’ benefits scheme, which is tailored specifically to you and includes: 

Enhanced pension payments

Retail vouchers 

Private medical insurance

Dental plan 

Beyond is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage interest from all candidates and do not discriminate against any non-merit factors. If you require any adjustments to the application or selection process please call or email us so we can ensure you have the correct support.