European Chief Technologist

Computacenter (UK) Ltd • Hatfield, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Reading, Salford

Hatfield, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Reading, Salford

218723-en_GB

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European Chief Technologist

If you are passionate about shaping technology strategy at a European level and influencing how a leading technology and services provider responds to market change, this is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact. As European Chief Technologist, you will define the strategic direction for one or more technology areas, helping ensure our portfolio, partner alignment and customer engagement remain relevant, differentiated and positioned for growth.

Working across our European business, you will operate at the intersection of Country Units, Service Lines, partners and customers. You will bring together customer demand, market signals, competitive insight and internal priorities to create a clear technology vision, strategic roadmap and investment direction that supports long-term success.

We have several European Chief Technologist opportunities available, each offering the chance to make your mark in a high-impact role across Cloud & Apps, Datacenter, Networking or Cross Technology.

What you'll do

  • Define and own the vision and strategy for a key technology area across Europe
  • Identify market shifts, customer needs and competitive trends, translating them into actionable priorities and roadmaps
  • Shape portfolio direction and investment plans in collaboration with Service Line teams and wider stakeholders
  • Lead and influence virtual teams across Country Units and Service Lines to align on strategy, priorities and execution
  • Represent the technology area in European steering discussions and senior leadership forums
  • Create compelling thought leadership, customer messaging and strategic assets that support sales and growth
  • Engage with customers, partners and analysts to strengthen Computacenter’s market position and strategic relevance
  • Support major opportunities across the business by sharing insight, direction and technology expertise

What you’ll need

  • Strong experience in the IT industry, with deep technology knowledge and commercial awareness
  • A proven ability to develop technology strategy, vision and roadmaps in a complex business environment
  • Experience working across matrix structures and leading through influence in virtual teams
  • Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, customers and partners
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas into clear strategic direction
  • Strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong problem-solving capability
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with the credibility to challenge, influence and drive alignment
  • Excellent English language communication skills
  • A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred

Open communication

Despite our size, we’re an open organisation that doesn’t hide behind hierarchy. We communicate regularly, openly and directly. For us, it’s about being straightforward, delivering and doing the right thing. Essentially, we’re people dealing with people.

Access all areas

Join us and you’ll follow a structured programme that gives you access to all parts of Computacenter including our senior leaders.

Showing appreciation & having fun

Great performance is recognised, so too is the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! awards and Long Service Awards Scheme are just a taste of how we say thank you for a job well done. And when it comes to recognising success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!

Health & wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, Access to Work scheme, and more.

Inclusive workplace

People work best when they bring their whole selves to work, that’s why we see and value you as the amazing individual you truly are. We take a genuine interest you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. Our Employee Impact Groups champion best practice, celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within our industry.

Pension and financial security

Thinking ahead, planning for life’s uncertainties, or simply saving for a rainy day? We offer auto-enrolment onto our pension scheme, a Sharesave/SAYE scheme and more besides.

Flexible benefits

Do you fancy a new bicycle? Want to work-out at the gym? Or do you prefer to get-away from it all? With our voluntary flexible benefits platform, ‘My Benefits’, you can. Achieve savings with our Cycle2Work, GymFlex, Travel Insurance benefits and loads more.

We’re a place where you can belong

We’re a place where you can belong

At Computacenter, people matter. We value what makes you, you, and believe everyone should feel comfortable being themselves at work. Here, you’ll be recognised for your contribution, supported to grow, and welcomed into a vibrant, collaborative culture where you can experience a genuine sense of belonging - because when you thrive, we thrive.

You’ll see this reflected in our recruitment process too. We aim to provide fair access to opportunities and an inclusive, barrier‑free experience. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values and bring the skills and experience we need.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme. If you opt in and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, and we’re happy to support any reasonable adjustments. Please let us know when you apply.

Winning Together

At Computacenter, we have been writing success stories for more than 40 years! Today, we’re driving digital transformation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. We develop IT strategies, implement new technologies and manage complex infrastructures.

As a proud, independent partner to some of the world’s leading technology providers, our portfolio covers workplace, applications & data, cloud & data center, security, and networking. What’s the secret of our success? Quite simply, it’s our people.

The people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to a diverse and inclusive environment that enables them to reach their full potential.

Winning Together

We are an award-winning employer!

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Annette Marshall

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