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Chief Technology Officer
Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult
Salary: £150-£160k + excellent benefits
Location: Newport (hybrid working, with national and occasional international travel)
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, Caroline O'Brien
Closing Date: 17:00 Monday 28th September 2026
This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe135435/Chief-Technology-Officer/ until the closing date of 17:00 Monday 28th September 2026.
Shape the future of UK semiconductor innovation
The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is at the heart of one of the UK's most strategically important industries. As investment accelerates across AI, clean energy, communications, defence and space, we are seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead our technology, innovation and capability strategy through an ambitious phase of growth.
Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, you will define the Catapult's technology roadmap, oversee strategic investment in future capabilities, and ensure our expertise remains at the forefront of semiconductor applications and emerging technologies. You will lead our technology community through the Heads of Technology, driving innovation, technical excellence, governance and commercial impact.
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This is a highly influential external-facing role. You will build strategic partnerships across industry, government and academia, support major funding and commercial opportunities, advise the Board on technology strategy, and act as a visible ambassador for a nationally significant organisation.
About Us
Established by Innovate UK, the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult accelerates the commercialisation of advanced semiconductor technologies. Working with businesses, government and academia, we help turn cutting-edge research into real-world products and solutions across sectors including energy, transport, digital communications, defence and space.
What You'll Bring
- Significant executive or senior leadership experience in semiconductors, advanced engineering, deep technology or advanced manufacturing.
- Proven success in developing and delivering technology, innovation and capability strategies.
- Strong track record of translating technical excellence into commercial and organisational impact.
- Experience leading complex technical teams, programmes and technology investments.
- Ability to build influential partnerships across industry, academia, government and funding bodies.
- Board-level presence, strategic thinking and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
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Why Join Us?
- Shape the technology direction of a nationally significant organisation.
- Influence the future growth and competitiveness of the UK semiconductor sector.
- Work with world-class experts across power electronics, RF and photonics, quantum technologies and advanced packaging.
- Build partnerships that deliver national impact.
- Join an ambitious organisation entering an exciting new phase of development.
To Find Out More
This campaign is being supported by our advising consultants, GatenbySanderson. To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Michelle Atkinson, Martyn Brereton or Sarah Luxford at CSACatapultCTO@gatenbysanderson.com
The candidate pack, including the full job description and application details, is available by clicking Apply.
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