Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)

£50,000 – £70,000 Base Salary Depending On Your Experience And Qualifications. Hybrid working We offer a hybrid work model balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility. 9:00 – 5:30 Mon – Fri We may ask you to be flexible on this, but we are equally flexible. Select Technology is a growing, award-winning MSP based in Paddock Wood, Kent. We work closely with our clients – not just supporting their technology, but understanding their businesses well enough to shape where that technology needs to go next. As we continue to grow, we want every client to have someone in their corner who genuinely understands their business, not just their IT – a trusted advisor their leadership team turns to. We’re looking for a Virtual CIO to lead our Technical Account Management and Technical Alignment teams, and to personally own the relationship with our top 10 clients. What you’ll be doing Own client roadmap meetings and quarterly technology business reviews, helping clients see a clear one to three year picture of where their technology is headingLead client conversations on cloud, infrastructure, cyber security and compliance posture (e.g. Cyber Essentials, GDPR, cyber insurance)Personally managing our top tier client relationships, getting under the skin of their businesses and delivering executive-level guidanceCoaching and enabling the Technical Account Management and Technical Alignment team, so every client gets the same high standard of engagementAligning our best-practice technology standards to each client’s environment, spotting opportunities and reducing risk along the waySetting annual technology budgets with clients and producing clear, jargon-free technology summariesBuilding genuine relationships with clients at every level, from IT managers through to Managing Directors and Finance DirectorsKeeping an eye on opportunity health and pipeline across the client base, and feeding insight back into how we shape our servicesTrack vendor roadmaps and relevant industry or regulatory trends, feeding these into client roadmap conversations What will you bring to the table? Proven experience in a vCIO, IT strategy, technical account management or senior MSP client-facing roleA genuine interest in business and people, not just technology and you’re as comfortable talking budgets and strategy as you are talking infrastructure!Energy, enthusiasm and a real passion for technology and the value it can bringConfidence presenting to senior stakeholders and holding your own in a boardroom conversationStrong technical grounding in cloud, IT infrastructure, networking, cyber security and AI, providing credibility alongside commercial acumenA natural coach, happy sharing what you know and helping others raise their gameSelf-starter attitude, comfortable owning a client base and making decisions with confidence The nitty gritty details Base Salary: £50,000 – £70,000A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle, as this role involves regular client visitsRegular travel for client visits across Kent and the South EastWhen not visiting clients, a minimum of 3 days in the office based at our Paddock Wood office25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (26 with your birthday day), and a strong culture of growth and progression What’s in it for you? We are passionate about cultivating a fun and rewarding environment where our team is looked after while providing a framework and incentives to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. People first mentality Our customers come first and so do our team. We pay fairly and more often than not you’ll get an annual pay increase. Flexible and fun work environment We work hard, but we also have a lot of fun along the way. We’re supportive and understand that life happens. If you need to clock off early for something personal, or work from home an extra day every now and again we’re happy to oblige. We even offer 2 days paid leave if you need time off to look after a poorly child or relative. The best of the best We want our team to be the best and provide the greatest customer experience possible. That means we champion people to progress, and we’ll pay for your training to get you to the next level and pay you the market rate for your new skills. Wait, there’s more?! You’ll get 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.Well, actually, it’s 26 as you get a bonus day off for your birthday too!Every year we try to pay out a bonus to recognise everyone’s efforts.Every 3 months we all get together to do something fun, and it’s all on Select!Like to cycle? We offer a Ride2Work Scheme.It wouldn’t be an IT company without a games room. Pool, darts, arcade machine – lunch breaks never looked so fun!Help yourself to free fruit and soft drinks.Posh coffee and hot chocolate at the click of a button – your caffeine cravings will be satisfied!If you introduce new clients or staff, you’ll get a bonus.You’ll get Perkbox discounts on things like cinema tickets, restaurants and the gym.Plus pizza, lots and lots of random pizza! Just check out our video for what life is like at Select… Apply now If you like the sound of us and the job, please drop us a message and your CV to jobs@select-technology.co.uk We can’t wait to hear from you! We’re dedicated to building teams as diverse as our customers and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations or have questions at any point during the application or interview process, just let us know. Job type: Full-time Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:30 Work Location: Hybrid in Paddock Wood or home Benefits Company eventsCompany pensionEmployee discountsReferral programmeHybrid working Apply today