Chief Technology Officer

Join The Jockey Club as our Chief Technology Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of Britain’s most iconic sporting institutions. This is a rare opportunity to lead technology transformation at the heart of a business that delivers world-class sporting occasions, entertainment, and customer experiences to millions of people every year.

As a strategic technology leader, you will drive innovation, modernise our digital and operational capabilities, and ensure technology initiatives are fully aligned with commercial ambitions and customer experience goals. From enhancing raceday experiences to enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation, you will lead transformational change that supports growth, performance, and long-term success across The Jockey Club’s diverse portfolio.

Leading a multi-disciplinary technology function, you will shape the future of our technology ecosystem, champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and position technology as a key driver of organisational success.

We are looking for a visible, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and can inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver meaningful business impact through technology.

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on racedays and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible.

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

• Develop and deliver a forward-thinking technology strategy that supports The Jockey Club’s long-term commercial ambitions, operational excellence, and customer experience goals. You will shape the technology roadmap, modernise legacy systems, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies including AI, cloud platforms, and data-led solutions.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation, identifying scalable technology solutions that enhance performance, engagement, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the evolution of The Jockey Club’s digital platforms and technology ecosystem, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, high-performing, and future-ready across customer, operational, and enterprise environments.
• Collaborate closely with digital, product, commercial, and operational teams to align technology delivery with customer expectations, business priorities, and raceday experiences across web, app, and operational platforms.
• Inspire, lead, and develop high-performing technology teams, fostering a culture built on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence while attracting and retaining top talent.
• Oversee cybersecurity, resilience, data protection, and technology governance, ensuring robust risk management and secure operational practices are embedded across the organisation.
• Build strong strategic partnerships with technology providers, suppliers, and industry innovators to ensure The Jockey Club remains at the forefront of digital and operational advancement.
• Act as a key strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, communicating and championing the technology vision across the organisation and ensuring alignment between technology investment and wider business strategy.

• Proven executive technology leadership experience within complex, fast-paced organisations, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation and business…