Interim CTO
Jobs UK

Interim CTO jobs are full-time temporary assignments where experienced technology leaders step into critical roles for 3-12 months. These are NOT part-time or fractional positions—interim CTOs work full-time hours (typically 5 days/week) on defined assignments such as leadership gaps, turnarounds, or major transformations.

What Are Interim CTO Jobs?

The UK market for interim CTO jobs UK has grown substantially as companies need senior technology leadership for temporary, high-impact assignments. Typical interim CTO roles last 3-12 months and pay £1,200-£2,000 per day. These are full-time, temporary positions—not fractional or part-time roles.

Why Companies Hire Interim CTOs

• Leadership gaps: Cover CTO departures or extended leave while recruiting permanent replacement
• Turnarounds: Bring in crisis technical expertise to stabilize engineering and product delivery
• Transformations: Lead major technology change programs (cloud migration, architecture overhaul)
• Rapid scaling: Provide experienced leadership during high-growth phases requiring team expansion
• Due diligence: Provide technical assessment for M&A transactions or investor evaluation

Types of Interim CTO Assignments

Requirements for Interim CTO Jobs

• 20+ years software engineering experience, including 5+ years as CTO or VP Engineering
• Track record delivering results in temporary, high-pressure assignments
• Experience scaling engineering teams and managing complex technical transformations
• Strong crisis management, restructuring, or major transformation experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and board-level communication skills