At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tech strategy for GB News and drive innovation in media technology.
- Company: Join the UK's fastest-growing TV news channel with a modern tech environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work culture, and the chance to shape the future of media.
- Other info: Be part of an entrepreneurial team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a disruptive media business and lead a talented tech team.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a CTO or tech leader with a passion for emerging technologies.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 £ per year.
In just five years, GB News has established itself as the UK's highest-rated TV news channel by average viewership, outperforming both BBC News Channel and Sky News since July 2025. At the same time, we have built significant momentum across digital, radio and social platforms. Now we are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to help build what comes next. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technology behind one of the UK's fastest-growing and most disruptive media businesses.
You will join the executive leadership team and take strategic responsibility for the technology that powers GB News across broadcast, digital, apps, connected TV and an increasingly sophisticated in-house product ecosystem.
GB News was built differently from the start. Rather than relying on traditional broadcast infrastructure, we created a modern, IP-based and cloud-oriented technology environment. We have a technically strong team of around 40 people across engineering, digital and broadcast operations - and an ambition to build one of the most advanced and scalable media technology platforms in the market.
As CTO, you will set the technology direction while remaining close enough to the detail to make things happen. You will improve reliability and resilience, develop our engineering organisation and help us move from reactive problem-solving towards a more scalable technology operation. At the same time, you will drive innovation across AI, automation, media production, distribution, personalisation and audience experiences.
Who we're looking for
You are an established CTO, technology or product leader with experience building and scaling modern technology platforms. Experience from broadcast, media or large-scale digital platforms would be highly relevant, but it isn't essential. More important is your ability to combine strong technology judgement with product thinking, commercial understanding and a genuine curiosity about AI and emerging technology. You are comfortable setting long-term direction - but you're also a player-coach. GB News is entrepreneurial, fast-moving and relatively lean. For the right person, this is an opportunity to put your stamp on a growing 200+ person organisation, lead a highly capable technology team and help build a media technology platform capable of competing with organisations many times its size.
Location: The Point, Paddington, London
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer.
Locations
GB News - Chief Technology Officer in Derry, Londonderry employer: de Lange Tech & Executive Search
At GB News, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative employer, offering a unique opportunity for the Chief Technology Officer to shape the future of one of the UK's fastest-growing media businesses. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and encourages professional growth, while our modern, cloud-oriented technology environment allows you to lead a talented team in driving cutting-edge advancements in media technology. Located in the vibrant Paddington area of London, we provide an exciting and supportive atmosphere where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the industry.
Contact Details:
de Lange Tech & Executive Search Recruitment Team
